January 6 Rioters Seek to Extend Trump Pardons to Murder Plots and Other Crimes
Convicted Capitol rioters argue that their pardons should nullify unrelated charges, including murder conspiracies and child pornography uncovered during investigations.
- Edward Kelley, pardoned for assaulting police on January 6, is seeking to overturn his conviction for plotting to murder FBI agents who investigated him.
- Kelley’s legal team claims Trump’s pardon covers his 'kill list' and other actions tied to the Capitol riot investigation.
- Andrew Taake, released after serving time for his role in the riot, faces charges for soliciting a minor in 2016, which he argues should be dismissed under his pardon.
- David Daniel, charged with child pornography, contends that evidence from a raid linked to his January 6 case should be inadmissible due to his pardon.
- Legal experts warn that these arguments could set a dangerous precedent for broad interpretations of presidential pardons.
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