Focus on the BIG picture.
Saturday, Apr 26, 2025

Convicted January 6 Capitol Attackers Reject Donald Trump's Pardon

Convicted January 6 Capitol Attackers Reject Donald Trump's Pardon

Jason Riddle and Pamela Hemphill, two individuals convicted in the Capitol attack, decline a presidential pardon, citing personal responsibility and future considerations.
Two individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, assault on the US Capitol have publicly rejected the pardon offered by then-President Donald Trump.

Jason Riddle and Pamela Hemphill, who both pleaded guilty to charges related to the riot, stated that they did not believe their actions were pardonable and that accepting Trump's clemency would perpetuate a misleading narrative of the events.

Hemphill, 71, was sentenced to 60 days in prison and three years of probation for participating in a demonstration at the Capitol.

She emphasized that accepting the pardon would imply the Capitol attack was a 'peaceful protest,' which she rejected.

Speaking to The Guardian, Hemphill expressed her desire to take responsibility for her actions in attempting to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election victory.

Riddle, a US Navy veteran, similarly rejected the pardon, noting that it could harm his future employment prospects.

Riddle, who served a 90-day prison sentence and was fined $750 for his involvement, expressed concerns that a pardon would draw unnecessary attention to his criminal record.

He emphasized that he did not wish to be associated with the political ramifications of the pardon, particularly given Trump's continued influence among his supporters.

Riddle's criminal actions on January 6 included entering the US Senate parliamentarian’s office, drinking a bottle of wine, stealing a book, and causing damage.

He stated that he felt his actions were not pardonable and that accepting clemency from Trump would send the wrong message about the events of the Capitol attack.

Both individuals were involved in the Capitol insurrection, which followed a speech by President Trump, in which he falsely claimed victory in the 2020 election and encouraged his supporters to march on Congress.

Trump faced charges related to attempts to overturn the election results, but the case was dropped after his re-election in November, under the Justice Department's policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.

After his return to office, Trump granted pardons and commutations to approximately 1,500 individuals charged or convicted in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack.
Newsletter

Related Articles

0:00
0:00
Close
Alberta's Push for Independence Raises Questions About Canada's National Unity
Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies by suicide
"China has survived for five thousand years, most of it without the United States as a market, and it can easily continue to survive without the U.S. market for another five thousand years — no problem," said a China analyst.
Bill Maher Slams Liberals for ‘Trump is Hitler’ Smear: ‘Insult to Holocaust Victims
Elites vs. America: How Democrats Lost the Plot and the People
Pam Bondi Details Wisconsin Judge’s Actions Before Arrest: 'Can't Make This Up'
Not Child’s Play: How Competitive Gaming Became a Global Economic Empire
California Surpasses Japan to Become the World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
Peter Navarro: The Man Behind Trump’s Tariff Madness
Milwaukee Judge Arrested on Allegations of Aiding Undocumented Immigrant’s Escape
Former U.S. Congressman George Santos sentenced to eighty-seven months for wide-ranging fraud
"They Could Have Saved Him": New Revelations in Maradona Death Trial Shake Argentina
U.S. Intelligence Chief Refers Classified Leak Cases to Justice Department
U.S. Justice Department and DOGE Announce Cuts to Federal Grants Amid Broader Government Efficiency Efforts
Trump administration moves to BAN essentially ALL artificial food dyes in the USA food supply at RFK Jr.'s direction
Woman slaps man at sports game and gets herself and husband beat up
Pope Francis: head of the Catholic church who pushed for social and economic justice
China do not pay these tariffs - you pay it. This is new 145% tax you pay to the US government.
The legacy media will never show you this side of President Trump
In God We Profit
Cultural Battles in the Vatican: The Candidates in the Battle for the Holy See and Pope Francis's Testament
Global Leaders Pay Tribute to Pope Francis Following His Death
Wild Chimpanzees Observed Bonding Over Alcoholic Fruit
Greek Christians Celebrate Easter in Thessaloníki
US Federal Reserve Chair Issues Warning on Tariff Impact
UK Prison Officers Demand Electric Stun Guns Amid Safety Concerns
China, China, China!
El Salvador Proposes Prisoner Exchange with Venezuela Amid Deportation Controversy
US Government Defends Deportation of Salvadoran National Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Australian National Charged as Mercenary for Fighting in Ukraine
Israel Considers Limited Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities Amid Diplomatic Efforts
A casino in Mexico burns at the hands of cartels
Prince Andrew Joins Royal Family Attends Easter Sunday Service at Windsor Castle
Pope Francis Makes Brief Appearance at Easter Sunday Mass
Saudi Arabia Offers Max Verstappen Unprecedented Deal to Join Aston Martin
Global Pistachio Shortage Amid Rising Demand for 'Dubai Chocolate'
Trump is assembling a coalition of Western leaders aligned with the MAGA vision, strengthening a unified front for global change
IMF Predicts No Global Recession Amid Trade Tensions
Alphabet Faces Antitrust Setbacks as Federal Judges Rule Against Google
Here’s a police officer with a brilliant gift for swift education
Britain, as is well known, was never truly a democracy, but today it has even stopped bothering to pretend that it is
"Some complain that we put thousands in prison. In reality, we set millions free."
US Billionaires Call for Higher Taxes, but Proposed 'Millionaires Tax' May Not Achieve Desired Outcome
This is Vienna, Austria in 2025.
Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck in tariff tussle
Boeing Jet Returns to US from China Amid Tariff War
Canadian Federal Election: Candidates' Positions on US-Canada Relations and Donald Trump
Resentencing Hearing for Menendez Brothers Who Killed Their Parents Delayed Amid Legal Disputes
Australian Woman Gives Birth To Stranger's Baby In IVF Mix-up
US Sets Deadline for Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Brokerage
×