Jan. 6 Defendant Gets Legal Win From Obama Judge

Judge recognizes ‘real possibility’ of Trump pardons as he delays trial for January 6 riot defendant
William Pope had been set to go on trial early next month for several misdemeanor charges stemming from his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, but days after Trump’s reelection last week, he asked the judge to postpone the trial until ...
Jan. 6 Defendant Gets Legal Win From Obama Judge Because of Trump's Victory
Defendant William Pope had argued that holding his trial now could cause more issues once the president-elect takes office.
Judge puts off Jan. 6 trial after defendant points to possible Trump pardon
A federal judge on Thursday postponed a December trial date for a man charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, after the man pointed to President-elect Donald Trump’s promises to pardon such defendants or otherwise end their prosecutions.
With Potential Pardons by Trump Coming, Judge Delays Jan. 6 Trial
A Kansas man accused of attacking the Capitol in 2021 argued the trial should be delayed since President-elect Donald J. Trump has pledged that he would pardon rioters who stormed the building.
Judges delay two Jan. 6 trials, citing Trump victory
Two federal judges delayed Jan. 6 riot trials, citing President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration and his pledge to pardon many charged in the Capitol riot.
Waves of Jan. 6 defendants cite Trump election in request to delay cases
Capitol riot defendants​ are citing Trump's election​ in requests to delay their cases because of his pledge to pardon some convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes​.
Judges postpone Jan. 6 trials on verge of Trump presidency
It’s the first time federal judges have acquiesced to the demands of Jan. 6 defendants for delays in anticipation of potential pardons from Trump.
Judge puts Jan. 6 trial on hold for the guy who warned him of 'retribution'
Two federal judges agreed to postpone the trial of two alleged Jan. 6 attackers, one of which threatened "retribution." Politico reported Thursday that not many have been willing to put trials on hold under the guise of potential pardons and clemency from President-elect Donald Trump when he enters office.
‘He has to deliver’: Trump’s dilemma on how far to go with promised pardons for January 6 rioters
It was an uncharacteristically warm November night in the nation’s capital Wednesday, when a few dozen people gathered on a ...
Proud Boys Leader Convicted of Sedition for Role in Jan. 6 Attack Asks Trump for Pardon
A leader of the Proud Boys who was convicted last year of seditious conspiracy for his role in the storming of the Capitol on ...
These prisoners from Southern California could be freed under Trump’s promised Jan. 6 pardons
How expansive the pardons would be, including whether they cover those accused of attacking police, will determine the impact ...
Supreme Court Deals Blow to Jan. 6 Defendant
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear arguments from a January 6 rioter that a law preventing demonstrations at the U.S.
Trump on Day 1: Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish
FILE - Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, right, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ...
Former NFL player charged in Jan 6 Capitol riot
A former professional American football player has been charged in connection with the riot at the US Capitol on 6 January ...
Supreme Court rejects Mark Meadows effort to move Georgia Jan. 6 case
Mark Meadows had asked the justices to overturn a lower-court ruling rejecting his claims that the case should be moved out ...