DAs Explore State and Local Charges for Jan. 6 Participants Granted Clemency by Trump

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Yes, District Attorneys (DAs) are exploring the possibility of charging individuals who were granted clemency by former President Trump for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack with new crimes at the state and local levels. This move is being considered as a way to address the perceived shortcomings of the federal pardons and to hold those individuals accountable for their actions.

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DA Larry Krasner, for example, is looking into state charges against individuals who were pardoned by Trump. This could include crimes related to unlawful assembly, assault on law enforcement officers, or other state-level offenses that may not have been covered by the federal charges. The removal of the Department of Justice's database detailing the criminal charges and convictions of January 6 rioters has also sparked concerns among prosecutors, who see it as an attempt to erase the record of these crimes.

Additionally, some defendants have already been arrested on new charges despite their federal pardons. For instance, a Jan. 6 rioter was arrested on pending weapons charges after being granted clemency by Trump. This indicates that while federal pardons may alleviate federal charges, they do not necessarily protect individuals from state or local prosecution.

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In summary, DAs are actively considering and in some cases pursuing state and local charges against individuals who were granted clemency by Trump for their participation in the January 6 Capitol attack.

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