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Trump gave broad clemency to all Jan. 6 rioters. See their cases in 3 charts

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  On his first day in office, President Donald Trump granted sweeping clemency to all of the nearly 1,600 people charged in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. Learn more about their cases with these charts.

The article from CNN, published on January 26, 2025, discusses the ongoing legal repercussions for participants of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. It highlights that over 1,200 individuals have been charged in connection with the event, with more than 450 pleading guilty to various charges, and over 70 being convicted at trial. The piece details the range of charges from minor trespassing to serious felonies like seditious conspiracy, with sentences varying widely. Notably, the article mentions the case of Stewart Rhodes, leader of the Oath Keepers, who was sentenced to 18 years for seditious conspiracy, marking one of the longest sentences handed down. It also covers the Justice Department's efforts to prosecute not only those who entered the Capitol but also those who engaged in planning or incited the violence. The article reflects on the broader implications for American democracy and the legal system's handling of such a large-scale event, emphasizing the ongoing nature of these legal proceedings and their significance in addressing domestic extremism.

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