Convicted Jan. 6 Participant Rejects Trump Pardon

Pam Hemphill, a former Trump supporter, refuses the pardon, citing accountability and respect for the rule of law.

Pam Hemphill, a 71-year-old former participant in the January 6 Capitol attack, has publicly rejected the pardon issued by Donald Trump to insurrectionists.
Hemphill, who served two months in prison and remains on probation, stated that accepting the pardon would undermine accountability and insult Capitol police officers.
She has distanced herself from her past support of Trump, describing him as a dangerous narcissist and criticizing his efforts to rewrite the narrative of January 6.
Legal precedents confirm that individuals can reject presidential pardons, and Hemphill's attorney plans to formalize her rejection in writing.
Hemphill expressed hopes that her decision might inspire others involved in the Capitol riot to take responsibility for their actions.