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DOJ Seeks to Dismiss Convictions of January 6 Defendants

4/16/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice asked an appeals court to dismiss the convictions of 12 people tied to January 6, 2021.
The group includes Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members whose sentences were commuted by President Donald Trump.
The DOJ says dismissing the cases serves the interests of justice.
The court set April 17 as the deadline to file expungement requests.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice asked an appeals court to dismiss the convictions of 12 people tied to January 6, 2021.
The group includes Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members whose sentences were commuted by President Donald Trump.
The DOJ says dismissing the cases serves the interests of justice.
The court set April 17 as the deadline to file expungement requests.