Overview
- Andrew Paul Johnson was arraigned in Florida last month on multiple counts, including molestation of a child under 12, lewd and lascivious molestation, lewd exhibition, and transmitting harmful material to a minor.
- An arrest affidavit says he told a victim he would receive $10 million in 'reparations' for his Jan. 6 prosecution and offered to include the child in his will to keep quiet.
- Johnson pleaded not guilty, and he faces two cases with trials scheduled for early next year, according to court timelines cited by the coverage.
- U.S. Marshals arrested him Aug. 26 near Nashville before he was extradited to Florida, and police reports describe explicit messages and exposure to minors.
- He pleaded guilty in spring 2024 to Capitol-related offenses and was later pardoned by President Donald Trump, while no reparations have been paid to pardoned defendants.