The incoming US Vice President JD Vance Saturday (Jan 11) reiterated President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s promise to pardon Jan 6 Capitol riot protesters, but added those who were involved in violence should &ldquo;obviously&rdquo; not receive any relief. Trump has repeatedly said he would offer presidential pardons to Jan 6ers on the very first day of his administration.
&ldquo;If you committed violence on that day, obviously you shouldn&rsquo;t be pardoned,&rdquo; Vance said while talking to Fox News. He added, &ldquo;If you protested peacefully on January 6, and you had Merrick Garland&rsquo;s Department of Justice treat you like a gang member, you should be pardoned.&rdquo;
<h2>Jan 6 Capitol riots</h2>
Trump loyalists had laid siege to the US Capitol following the 2020 loss to Democratic candidate Joe Biden in an attempt to stop the certification of the elections. The ruckus ended up claiming five lives and causing injuries to the hundreds, including 174 police officers. Later, at least 127 defendants were handed over convictions. According to the US Justice Department, about 1,580 people had been charged with federal crimes stemming from the riot.
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The Washington Post reported that among those convicted, at least 13 are linked to the far-right Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, who face charges of seditious conspiracy. At least 379 people faced charges related to assaulting police or members of the media. At least 287 people are facing less serious charges, primarily less violent or nonviolent felonies.
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If Trump decides to pardon the Jan 6 rioters, it will lift all the punishments but also restore their civil rights, such as the right to vote and possess a gun.
In November, after winning the elections, Trump said he would go &lsquo;case by case&rsquo; regarding issuing pardons. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m going to do case-by-case, and if they were non-violent, I think they&rsquo;ve been greatly punished,&rdquo; Trump told Time magazine. Later, a spokesperson for the Trump transition team said that Trump &ldquo;will pardon Americans who were denied due process and unfairly prosecuted by the weaponised Department of Justice.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trump loyalists had laid siege to the US Capitol following the 2020 loss to Democratic candidate Joe Biden in an attempt to stop the certification of the election.

The incoming US Vice President JD Vance Saturday (Jan 11) reiterated President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to pardon Jan 6 Capitol riot protesters, but added those who were involved in violence should “obviously” not receive any relief. Trump has repeatedly said he would offer presidential pardons to Jan 6ers on the very first day of his administration. “If you committed violence on that day, obviously you shouldn’t be pardoned,” Vance said while talking to Fox News. He added, “If you protested peacefully on January 6, and you had Merrick Garland’s Department of Justice treat you like a gang member, you should be pardoned.” Jan 6 Capitol riots Trump loyalists had laid siege to the US Capitol following the 2020 loss to Democratic candidate Joe Biden in an attempt to stop the certification of the elections. The ruckus ended up claiming five lives and causing injuries to the hundreds, including 174 police officers. Later, at least 127 defendants were handed over convictions. According to the US Justice Department, about 1,580 people had been charged with federal crimes stemming from the riot. Also read: Zuckerberg's latest move: Meta orders removal of Tampons from Men's bathrooms sparks backlash The Washington Post reported that among those convicted, at least 13 are linked to the far-right Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, who face charges of seditious conspiracy. At least 379 people faced charges related to assaulting police or members of the media. At least 287 people are facing less serious charges, primarily less violent or nonviolent felonies. Also read: Donald Trump stirs 2021 Capitol riot memories ahead of his certification as US election winner If Trump decides to pardon the Jan 6 rioters, it will lift all the punishments but also restore their civil rights, such as the right to vote and possess a gun. In November, after winning the elections, Trump said he would go ‘case by case’ regarding issuing pardons. “I’m going to do case-by-case, and if they were non-violent, I think they’ve been greatly punished,” Trump told Time magazine. Later, a spokesperson for the Trump transition team said that Trump “will pardon Americans who were denied due process and unfairly prosecuted by the weaponised Department of Justice.” (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance tells ‘who shouldn’t be pardoned’ as fate of Jan 6 rioters hangs in balance

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicated it may return fines to a number of January 6 rioters whose convictions were later overturned by presidential pardons, particularly if those pardons came while the cases were still under appeal.
In a court filing last week, Assistant US Attorney Adam Dreher said that although individuals granted a pardon after a conviction are generally not entitled to get their fines back, there could be exceptions. This may include those whose appeals were ongoing at the time they were pardoned.
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The case in question involves Stacy Wade Hager, who was convicted on four misdemeanour charges and ordered to pay $570. Some rioters facing felony charges have been required to pay as much as $2,000. However, Hager&rsquo;s conviction was still being appealed when former President Donald Trump issued a broad amnesty, effectively invalidating his conviction, according to Dreher.
As a result, &ldquo;the government agrees that Hager is entitled to reimbursement of those payments,&rdquo; Dreher wrote.
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While Dreher made clear this wouldn&rsquo;t apply to all those pardoned, the filing comes as Trump appears increasingly supportive of compensating convicted participants in the Capitol attack.
<h2>Trump: "They were patriots"</h2>
In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021.
&ldquo;We have a lot of people, a lot of the people that are in government now talk about it because [we] really like that group of people,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;They were patriots as far as I was concerned,&rdquo; he added.
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Around 1,600 people have faced charges over the riot, with approximately 900 convictions secured by August 2023. The violent breach of the Capitol led to millions of dollars in damages, broken windows, vandalised offices and stolen equipment among.
At least 174 police officers were injured during the chaos. Four officers who responded to the attack later died by suicide, Reuters reported.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021.

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicated it may return fines to a number of January 6 rioters whose convictions were later overturned by presidential pardons, particularly if those pardons came while the cases were still under appeal. In a court filing last week, Assistant US Attorney Adam Dreher said that although individuals granted a pardon after a conviction are generally not entitled to get their fines back, there could be exceptions. This may include those whose appeals were ongoing at the time they were pardoned. Also read: 'These are terrorists': Trump defends Musk, says Tesla attacks worse than Jan. 6 Capitol riot The case in question involves Stacy Wade Hager, who was convicted on four misdemeanour charges and ordered to pay $570. Some rioters facing felony charges have been required to pay as much as $2,000. However, Hager’s conviction was still being appealed when former President Donald Trump issued a broad amnesty, effectively invalidating his conviction, according to Dreher. As a result, “the government agrees that Hager is entitled to reimbursement of those payments,” Dreher wrote. Watch: Protest against Trump, thousands flock to California capitol While Dreher made clear this wouldn’t apply to all those pardoned, the filing comes as Trump appears increasingly supportive of compensating convicted participants in the Capitol attack. Trump: "They were patriots" In a recent interview with Newsmax, Trump hinted at the idea of a compensation fund to support those who lost income or job opportunities due to legal proceedings following the events of 6 January 2021. “We have a lot of people, a lot of the people that are in government now talk about it because [we] really like that group of people,” Trump said. “They were patriots as far as I was concerned,” he added. Also read: 'We were wrong that day': Convicted US Capitol rioter refuses Trump's pardon Around 1,600 people have faced charges over the riot, with approximately 900 convictions secured by August 2023. The violent breach of the Capitol led to millions of dollars in damages, broken windows, vandalised offices and stolen equipment among. At least 174 police officers were injured during the chaos. Four officers who responded to the attack later died by suicide, Reuters reported. Also read: Another convicted US Capitol rioter rejects Trump's pardon. Here's why (With inputs from agencies)

Capitol riot with money-back guarantee? Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘patriots’ may get refund for damage they caused

The FBI has provided the US Department of Justice with details of thousands of employees involved in investigations related to the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot, according to a report by CNN.
This request has unsettled many FBI employees, who suspect it is an attempt to compile a list of individuals potentially facing dismissal under the Trump administration.
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued a memo on Friday titled 'Terminations', asking FBI officials to submit the information by noon on Tuesday, CNN reported. Bove had previously dismissed eight senior FBI officials responsible for overseeing cyber, national security, and criminal investigations.
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Sources told CNN that over 5,000 records were handed over, including employee ID numbers, job titles, and their involvement in the January 6 investigations. However, names were not included. The FBI consists of more than 13,000 agents and a total workforce of around 38,000 employees.
<h2>FBI employees file class-action lawsuit against Justice Department</h2>
On Tuesday, several FBI employees filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department, claiming that the demand for agents to complete a survey violated constitutional and privacy laws. The lawsuit alleges the survey was intended to "purge" personnel from the agency.
The plaintiffs have requested a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from releasing or publishing the surveys and the information they contain.
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&ldquo;The very act of compiling lists of persons who worked on matters that upset Donald Trump is retaliatory in nature, intended to intimidate FBI agents and other personnel, and to discourage them from reporting any future malfeasance by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump" rel="dofollow">Donald Trump</a> and his agents,&rdquo; the lawsuit said.
According to the lawsuit, the survey required agents to disclose their roles within the FBI and their specific involvement in the January 6 investigations. 
This included whether they had executed arrests, participated in grand jury proceedings, or testified in court. The lawsuit was filed as a class-action complaint by several anonymous FBI employees.
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Efforts to remove individuals linked to Trump-related investigations have faced resistance from agents. In a related development, the Justice Department recently dismissed over a dozen officials involved in federal criminal investigations concerning Trump. A letter from Acting Attorney General James McHenry informed the dismissed officials that they could not be "trusted" to "faithfully" execute Trump&rsquo;s agenda.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Over 5,000 records were handed over to the DOJ by the FBI, including employee ID numbers, job titles, and their involvement in the January 6 investigations. 

The FBI has provided the US Department of Justice with details of thousands of employees involved in investigations related to the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot, according to a report by CNN. This request has unsettled many FBI employees, who suspect it is an attempt to compile a list of individuals potentially facing dismissal under the Trump administration. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued a memo on Friday titled 'Terminations', asking FBI officials to submit the information by noon on Tuesday, CNN reported. Bove had previously dismissed eight senior FBI officials responsible for overseeing cyber, national security, and criminal investigations. Also read: Trump’s tariff war escalates: US suspends parcels from China 'until further notice' after Beijing hits back Sources told CNN that over 5,000 records were handed over, including employee ID numbers, job titles, and their involvement in the January 6 investigations. However, names were not included. The FBI consists of more than 13,000 agents and a total workforce of around 38,000 employees. FBI employees file class-action lawsuit against Justice Department On Tuesday, several FBI employees filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department, claiming that the demand for agents to complete a survey violated constitutional and privacy laws. The lawsuit alleges the survey was intended to "purge" personnel from the agency. The plaintiffs have requested a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from releasing or publishing the surveys and the information they contain. Also read: Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from UN bodies, alleges ‘anti-American bias’ “The very act of compiling lists of persons who worked on matters that upset Donald Trump is retaliatory in nature, intended to intimidate FBI agents and other personnel, and to discourage them from reporting any future malfeasance by Donald Trump and his agents,” the lawsuit said. According to the lawsuit, the survey required agents to disclose their roles within the FBI and their specific involvement in the January 6 investigations. This included whether they had executed arrests, participated in grand jury proceedings, or testified in court. The lawsuit was filed as a class-action complaint by several anonymous FBI employees. Also read: Trump wants Ukraine to repay US aid with 'rare earths': What are they and why does he want them? Efforts to remove individuals linked to Trump-related investigations have faced resistance from agents. In a related development, the Justice Department recently dismissed over a dozen officials involved in federal criminal investigations concerning Trump. A letter from Acting Attorney General James McHenry informed the dismissed officials that they could not be "trusted" to "faithfully" execute Trump’s agenda. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump’s Justice Department reportedly has records of 5,000 Jan 6 investigators: FBI 'purge' coming?

Former President Donald Trump reiterated on Wednesday (July 31) that he would pardon January 6 rioters if he wins the November election.

"Oh, absolutely, I would. If they're innocent, I would pardon them," Trump said during a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists.&nbsp;

"They were convicted by a very tough system," Trump added.

Notably, more than 1,400 people have been charged in connection with the attack on Jan. 6, 2021, and prosecutors have secured over 1,000 convictions on charges ranging from unlawful parading to seditious conspiracy. Hundreds of cases remain pending, with more arrests expected before the five-year statute of limitations expires in early 2026.&nbsp;

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However, all January 6 cases could theoretically be concluded if Trump wins and his appointees take control of the Justice Department.

The former president has repeatedly referred to Jan. 6 rioters as warriors, amazing patriots," political prisoners and "hostages."&nbsp;

Senior US District Judge Royce Lamberth, appointed by former President Ronald Reagan and overseeing numerous Capitol attack trials, has expressed shock at the "preposterous" rhetoric Republicans often use regarding January 6 rioters who have been convicted.&nbsp;

“In my thirty-seven years on the bench, I cannot remember a time when such meritless justifications of criminal activity have gone mainstream," Lamberth wrote this year.

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Although Jan. 6 defendants were caught on camera brandishing or using firearms, stun guns, flagpoles, fire extinguishers, bike racks, batons, a metal whip, office furniture, pepper spray, bear spray, a tomahawk ax, a hatchet, a hockey stick, knuckle gloves, a baseball bat, a massive “Trump” billboard, “Trump” flags, a pitchfork, pieces of lumber, crutches and even an explosive device during the brutal attack.

When asked directly whether he would pardon January 6 rioters who were seen on camera assaulting officers with flagpoles and dragging them down the stairs of the Capitol, Trump did not answer. Instead, he pivoted to discussing the officer who shot and killed a January 6 rioter.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former President Donald Trump reiterated on Wednesday (July 31) that he would pardon January 6 rioters if he wins the November election. "Oh, absolutely, I would.

Former President Donald Trump reiterated on Wednesday (July 31) that he would pardon January 6 rioters if he wins the November election. "Oh, absolutely, I would. If they're innocent, I would pardon them," Trump said during a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists. "They were convicted by a very tough system," Trump added. Notably, more than 1,400 people have been charged in connection with the attack on Jan. 6, 2021, and prosecutors have secured over 1,000 convictions on charges ranging from unlawful parading to seditious conspiracy. Hundreds of cases remain pending, with more arrests expected before the five-year statute of limitations expires in early 2026. Also read: 'Fake, fake, fake': Trump accuses Harris of 'turning black' for political gain However, all January 6 cases could theoretically be concluded if Trump wins and his appointees take control of the Justice Department. The former president has repeatedly referred to Jan. 6 rioters as warriors, amazing patriots," political prisoners and "hostages." Senior US District Judge Royce Lamberth, appointed by former President Ronald Reagan and overseeing numerous Capitol attack trials, has expressed shock at the "preposterous" rhetoric Republicans often use regarding January 6 rioters who have been convicted. “In my thirty-seven years on the bench, I cannot remember a time when such meritless justifications of criminal activity have gone mainstream," Lamberth wrote this year. Also read | Trump backs Vance in 'childless cat ladies' controversy, says he said that because 'family is good' Although Jan. 6 defendants were caught on camera brandishing or using firearms, stun guns, flagpoles, fire extinguishers, bike racks, batons, a metal whip, office furniture, pepper spray, bear spray, a tomahawk ax, a hatchet, a hockey stick, knuckle gloves, a baseball bat, a massive “Trump” billboard, “Trump” flags, a pitchfork, pieces of lumber, crutches and even an explosive device during the brutal attack. When asked directly whether he would pardon January 6 rioters who were seen on camera assaulting officers with flagpoles and dragging them down the stairs of the Capitol, Trump did not answer. Instead, he pivoted to discussing the officer who shot and killed a January 6 rioter. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says he would absolutely pardon Jan. 6 rioters

Steve Bannon, the 70-year-old former chief strategist at the White House during Trump presidency, surrendered to prison on Monday (July 1) to begin a four-month sentence for refusing to comply with a Congressional summon.

Bannon entered the federal correctional institution in Danbury, Connecticut, around 12:00 PM (local time), NBC News reported.

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In July 2022, a federal jury in Washington D.C. found Bannon guilty of two counts of contempt of Congress after he refused to provide testimony and records to the House select committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021&nbsp;riots at the US Capitol.

His sentence was stayed pending an appeal. But after a federal appeals court panel upheld Bannon's conviction, he was ordered to report in prison by July 1.&nbsp;

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The appeals court had rejected his defence that he did not comply with the congressional subpoena based on the chance his testimony might be covered by executive privilege.

His last-ditch effort to avoid jail time while he appealed his conviction was rejected by the Supreme Court on Friday (June 28).&nbsp;

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Ahead of going to prison, he told reporters he was "proud to go to prison" and had "no regrets".

Bannon served as chief strategist in the Trump White House until August 2017. He is the second former Trump official to be jailed for defying a summon from the Jan. 6 committee.

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Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro was indicted by a federal grand jury in June 2022 for refusing to comply with the committee’s subpoena. He is currently completing a four-month sentence in a federal prison in Miami.

Bannon told NBC News that he is set to be released from jail on Oct. 31 — five days ahead of US presidential elections.

(With inputs from agencies)

Steve Bannon, the 70-year-old former chief strategist at the White House during Trump presidency, surrendered to prison on Monday (July 1) to begin a four-month sentence for refusing to comply with a Congressional summon.

Steve Bannon, the 70-year-old former chief strategist at the White House during Trump presidency, surrendered to prison on Monday (July 1) to begin a four-month sentence for refusing to comply with a Congressional summon. Bannon entered the federal correctional institution in Danbury, Connecticut, around 12:00 PM (local time), NBC News reported. Also read | Donald Trump has 'absolute immunity' for official acts, rules US supreme court In July 2022, a federal jury in Washington D.C. found Bannon guilty of two counts of contempt of Congress after he refused to provide testimony and records to the House select committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the US Capitol. His sentence was stayed pending an appeal. But after a federal appeals court panel upheld Bannon's conviction, he was ordered to report in prison by July 1. Also watch | US Supreme Court rules Donald Trump's immunity only for official actions × The appeals court had rejected his defence that he did not comply with the congressional subpoena based on the chance his testimony might be covered by executive privilege. His last-ditch effort to avoid jail time while he appealed his conviction was rejected by the Supreme Court on Friday (June 28). Also read | Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon ordered to report to jail by July 1 Ahead of going to prison, he told reporters he was "proud to go to prison" and had "no regrets". Bannon served as chief strategist in the Trump White House until August 2017. He is the second former Trump official to be jailed for defying a summon from the Jan. 6 committee. Also read | Trump and allies blast Tom Emmer over House Speaker bid, call him anti-MAGA Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro was indicted by a federal grand jury in June 2022 for refusing to comply with the committee’s subpoena. He is currently completing a four-month sentence in a federal prison in Miami. Bannon told NBC News that he is set to be released from jail on Oct. 31 — five days ahead of US presidential elections. (With inputs from agencies)

Jan 6 Capitol attack: Trump-ally Bannon surrenders for four-month jailtime

Donald Trump on Monday pledged to free people jailed for taking part in the 2021 attack on the US Capitol as one of his first actions if reelected, calling them "hostages."

The rioters — egged on by the then-president and fuelled by his false claims of voter fraud — stormed the seat of US democracy on January 6, 2021, in a bid to halt the transfer of power to Joe Biden.

Around 1,358 defendants have been charged in the 38 months since then, according to the latest figures from the Justice Department released last week. About 500 have been sentenced to prison terms.

Trump posted the comments on his Truth Social website, additionally promising to shut down the border with Mexico as part of his first acts, if reelected, without providing details.

"My first acts as your next President will be to Close the Border, DRILL, BABY, DRILL, and Free the January 6 Hostages being wrongfully imprisoned!" he wrote late Monday.

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Trump has made previous comments about his hypothetical first day in office, vowing during a televised town hall in December not to act as a dictator except "other than day one."

Nor is it the first time Trump has called his imprisoned supporters "hostages" or suggested they should be freed.

In January, he implored President Biden to "release the J6 hostages, Joe" during a campaign rally in Iowa.

Trump faces four criminal indictments, including two -- one federal and one in Georgia, — stemming from his attempts to overturn the election results after losing to Biden.

Trump is virtually assured of being the Republican presidential nominee now that his last remaining rival, Nikki Haley, dropped out of the race following his overwhelming wins in the primaries.

Trump insists that the support he enjoys among his Republican base has been enhanced, not hurt, by his many legal woes.

Donald Trump on Monday pledged to free people jailed for taking part in the 2021 attack on the US Capitol as one of his first actions if reelected, calling them "hostages.

Donald Trump on Monday pledged to free people jailed for taking part in the 2021 attack on the US Capitol as one of his first actions if reelected, calling them "hostages." The rioters — egged on by the then-president and fuelled by his false claims of voter fraud — stormed the seat of US democracy on January 6, 2021, in a bid to halt the transfer of power to Joe Biden. Around 1,358 defendants have been charged in the 38 months since then, according to the latest figures from the Justice Department released last week. About 500 have been sentenced to prison terms. Trump posted the comments on his Truth Social website, additionally promising to shut down the border with Mexico as part of his first acts, if reelected, without providing details. "My first acts as your next President will be to Close the Border, DRILL, BABY, DRILL, and Free the January 6 Hostages being wrongfully imprisoned!" he wrote late Monday. × Trump has made previous comments about his hypothetical first day in office, vowing during a televised town hall in December not to act as a dictator except "other than day one." Nor is it the first time Trump has called his imprisoned supporters "hostages" or suggested they should be freed. In January, he implored President Biden to "release the J6 hostages, Joe" during a campaign rally in Iowa. Trump faces four criminal indictments, including two -- one federal and one in Georgia, — stemming from his attempts to overturn the election results after losing to Biden. Trump is virtually assured of being the Republican presidential nominee now that his last remaining rival, Nikki Haley, dropped out of the race following his overwhelming wins in the primaries. Trump insists that the support he enjoys among his Republican base has been enhanced, not hurt, by his many legal woes.

Trump vows to free January 6 rioters if re-elected, calling them 'wrongfully imprisoned hostages'

A convicted member of Proud Boys, dubbed a neo-fascist group by US media, has claimed that upon becoming the president of the US, Donald Trump will pardon him in 2024.

Joe Biggs was sentenced to 17 years in prison last week for his role in the January 6 US Capitol riots. He was convicted of seditious conspiracy earlier this year. During his trial, Biggs’s lawyer defended him by putting the blame for the riots on Donald Trump.

<h2>‘Trump will pardon me’</h2>

Following his sentencing, Biggs made a jailhouse phone call to conspiracy theory show host Alex Jones and claimed before viewers that he was given food of poor quality at the prison. He also called on his supporters to make donations to help his family survive, as his military pension was put on hold following his conviction.

Speaking about Trump, Biggs claimed that Trump will indeed pardon him.

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"I know he'll pardon me. I believe that with all my heart," Biggs told Jones.

It must be noted that Trump has not said anything about pardoning Biggs in particular. However, during his CNN town hall, he did talk about pardoning a “large portion” of the Capitol riot defendants.

<h2>‘I’m not a terrorist’</h2>

Before the sentencing, Biggs admitted before the court that he “messed up".&nbsp;“I apologise for my rhetoric,” he said while blaming his poor state of mind when the incident happened.

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“I’m so sorry. ... I’m not a terrorist. I don’t have hate in my heart,” he said before the court.

<h2>About Biggs’s sentence</h2>

Biggs was sentenced with a terrorism enhancement due to his actions on January 6, 2021, when he tore down a fence separating rioters from the police.&nbsp;

The judge deemed this act a "deliberate, significant action" that contributed to the chaos and destruction during the incident.

In May, the leader of the Proud Boys was found guilty of various charges, including seditious conspiracy, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to use force, intimidation, or threats against US officers, interference with law enforcement during civil disorder, and destruction of government property.

He was one of five Proud Boy leaders who faced trial for seditious conspiracy. Enrique Tarrio, Ethan Nordean, Zachary Rehl, and Dominic Pezzola were also charged with felonies, although Pezzola did not face the seditious conspiracy charge.

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A convicted member of Proud Boys, dubbed a neo-fascist group by US media, has claimed that upon becoming the president of the US, Donald Trump will pardon him in 2024.

A convicted member of Proud Boys, dubbed a neo-fascist group by US media, has claimed that upon becoming the president of the US, Donald Trump will pardon him in 2024. Joe Biggs was sentenced to 17 years in prison last week for his role in the January 6 US Capitol riots. He was convicted of seditious conspiracy earlier this year. During his trial, Biggs’s lawyer defended him by putting the blame for the riots on Donald Trump. ‘Trump will pardon me’ Following his sentencing, Biggs made a jailhouse phone call to conspiracy theory show host Alex Jones and claimed before viewers that he was given food of poor quality at the prison. He also called on his supporters to make donations to help his family survive, as his military pension was put on hold following his conviction. Speaking about Trump, Biggs claimed that Trump will indeed pardon him. Also read: Leader of Proud Boys militia sentenced to 17 years over US Capitol attack "I know he'll pardon me. I believe that with all my heart," Biggs told Jones. It must be noted that Trump has not said anything about pardoning Biggs in particular. However, during his CNN town hall, he did talk about pardoning a “large portion” of the Capitol riot defendants. ‘I’m not a terrorist’ Before the sentencing, Biggs admitted before the court that he “messed up". “I apologise for my rhetoric,” he said while blaming his poor state of mind when the incident happened. Watch: 2021 US Capitol Riots: 1100 criminally charged for attacks × “I’m so sorry. ... I’m not a terrorist. I don’t have hate in my heart,” he said before the court. About Biggs’s sentence Biggs was sentenced with a terrorism enhancement due to his actions on January 6, 2021, when he tore down a fence separating rioters from the police. The judge deemed this act a "deliberate, significant action" that contributed to the chaos and destruction during the incident. In May, the leader of the Proud Boys was found guilty of various charges, including seditious conspiracy, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to use force, intimidation, or threats against US officers, interference with law enforcement during civil disorder, and destruction of government property. He was one of five Proud Boy leaders who faced trial for seditious conspiracy. Enrique Tarrio, Ethan Nordean, Zachary Rehl, and Dominic Pezzola were also charged with felonies, although Pezzola did not face the seditious conspiracy charge. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Convicted Proud Boys member Joe Biggs claims Trump will pardon him in 2024

Despite facing multiple criminal charges and 91 indictments, Donald Trump remains the top choice as the Republican contender for US presidential polls, comfortably beating his rival Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor.

According to a Wall Street Journal poll released on Saturday, around 59 per cent of Republican primary voters have thrown their support behind the 77-year-old former president, marking an 11-point increase since the paper conducted a similar survey in April this year.

DeSantis, on the other hand, recorded a slump in his support to 13 per cent, from 24 per cent in April.

<h2>Vivek Ramaswamy catching up quickly&nbsp;</h2>

The Florida governor is only five points ahead of former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley. Whereas, the up-and-coming tech tycoon Vivek Ramaswamy is also threatening DeSantis’s status as the only viable alternative to Trump.

Notably, the WSJ in its polls has noted that Trump’s lead over DeSantis has nearly doubled to 46 percentage points since the April survey, indicating a strong support for the Capitol riots.

Around 78 per cent of voters said that Trump’s efforts to subvert the 2020 election were legitimate attempts to ensure an accurate vote, while only 16 per cent thought that he illegally attempted to obstruct Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election results.

GOP voters overwhelmingly thought that the four criminal cases against Trump lacked merit, with around half saying they had fuelled their support for him.

Moreover, about 48 per cent of the surveyors said that the indictments had motivated them to support Trump even more in the 2024 election, while 16 per cent indicated that this legal action made them less likely to support him.

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The poll was conducted from August 24 to 30, collecting responses from 1,500 registered voters and 600 primary voters via telephone and web surveys.

<h2>DeSantis' campaign rattled&nbsp;</h2>

According to Politico, the latest survey has jolted the DeSantis campaign, which is now shifting its focus to halt Ramaswamy’s momentum.

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Never Back Down, the super PAC supporting&nbsp;DeSantis, is reportedly looking into Ramaswamy’s past hoping to find some damaging material.

On Sunday, Ramaswamy, who has been Trump’s staunchest supporter among the Republican hopefuls, appeared to be putting some distance between himself and the former president.

While continuing to oppose the indictments, he questioned Trump’s behaviour on 6 Jan&nbsp;2021.

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Despite facing multiple criminal charges and 91 indictments, Donald Trump remains the top choice as the Republican contender for US presidential polls, comfortably beating his rival Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor.

Despite facing multiple criminal charges and 91 indictments, Donald Trump remains the top choice as the Republican contender for US presidential polls, comfortably beating his rival Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor. According to a Wall Street Journal poll released on Saturday, around 59 per cent of Republican primary voters have thrown their support behind the 77-year-old former president, marking an 11-point increase since the paper conducted a similar survey in April this year. DeSantis, on the other hand, recorded a slump in his support to 13 per cent, from 24 per cent in April. Vivek Ramaswamy catching up quickly The Florida governor is only five points ahead of former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley. Whereas, the up-and-coming tech tycoon Vivek Ramaswamy is also threatening DeSantis’s status as the only viable alternative to Trump. Notably, the WSJ in its polls has noted that Trump’s lead over DeSantis has nearly doubled to 46 percentage points since the April survey, indicating a strong support for the Capitol riots. Around 78 per cent of voters said that Trump’s efforts to subvert the 2020 election were legitimate attempts to ensure an accurate vote, while only 16 per cent thought that he illegally attempted to obstruct Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election results. GOP voters overwhelmingly thought that the four criminal cases against Trump lacked merit, with around half saying they had fuelled their support for him. Moreover, about 48 per cent of the surveyors said that the indictments had motivated them to support Trump even more in the 2024 election, while 16 per cent indicated that this legal action made them less likely to support him. Also read | Convicted Proud Boys member claims Trump will pardon him in 2024 The poll was conducted from August 24 to 30, collecting responses from 1,500 registered voters and 600 primary voters via telephone and web surveys. DeSantis' campaign rattled According to Politico, the latest survey has jolted the DeSantis campaign, which is now shifting its focus to halt Ramaswamy’s momentum. Also read | Leader of Proud Boys militia sentenced to 17 years over US Capitol attack Never Back Down, the super PAC supporting DeSantis, is reportedly looking into Ramaswamy’s past hoping to find some damaging material. On Sunday, Ramaswamy, who has been Trump’s staunchest supporter among the Republican hopefuls, appeared to be putting some distance between himself and the former president. While continuing to oppose the indictments, he questioned Trump’s behaviour on 6 Jan 2021. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Jan 6 criminal indictments boost Donald Trump’s lead over DeSantis, show WSJ polls

The US Justice Department in a court filing on Thursday said that former president Donald Trump can be sued by police officials and others injured in the January 6 assault. The department in an official legal opinion said that although the president has absolute immunity for his official acts in office, he still can be sued for his actions outside his official duties.&nbsp;

News agency AFP reported that the opinion was submitted after a request from the court, which is currently hearing a suit filed by two police officials and 11 lawmakers claiming to be injured during the Capitol attack.&nbsp;

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Trump claimed protection from being sued by his absolute immunity, who was charged&nbsp;along with other key actors, for inciting the attack, which took place two weeks before he was to leave the White House.&nbsp;

According to the Justice Department, the former president claimed immunity as his pronouncements up to and during the attack qualified&nbsp;to "speech on matters of public concern," which is under his official duties, even if the speech prompted the violence.&nbsp;

It suggested that the court should reject Trump's categorical argument. "As the nation's leader and head of state, the president has 'an extraordinary power to speak to his fellow citizens and on their behalf."

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"But that traditional function is one of public communication and persuasion, not incitement of imminent private violence," it added.

The department also said that a president's speech while running for office does not have blanket protections and&nbsp;Trump's support for the rioters on Jan 6, falls under this category.&nbsp;

The department clarified that it's not commenting on whether Trump did or did not incite violence, but is only trying to indicate&nbsp;that doing so should not be covered by his presidential immunity.

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The US Justice Department in a court filing on Thursday said that former president Donald Trump can be sued by police officials and others injured in the January 6 assault.

The US Justice Department in a court filing on Thursday said that former president Donald Trump can be sued by police officials and others injured in the January 6 assault. The department in an official legal opinion said that although the president has absolute immunity for his official acts in office, he still can be sued for his actions outside his official duties. News agency AFP reported that the opinion was submitted after a request from the court, which is currently hearing a suit filed by two police officials and 11 lawmakers claiming to be injured during the Capitol attack. Also read | Rupert Murdoch admits some Fox News hosts 'endorsed' Trump's false election claims Trump claimed protection from being sued by his absolute immunity, who was charged along with other key actors, for inciting the attack, which took place two weeks before he was to leave the White House. According to the Justice Department, the former president claimed immunity as his pronouncements up to and during the attack qualified to "speech on matters of public concern," which is under his official duties, even if the speech prompted the violence. It suggested that the court should reject Trump's categorical argument. "As the nation's leader and head of state, the president has 'an extraordinary power to speak to his fellow citizens and on their behalf." Also read | Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner summoned in Capitol Hill riots probe: Report "But that traditional function is one of public communication and persuasion, not incitement of imminent private violence," it added. The department also said that a president's speech while running for office does not have blanket protections and Trump's support for the rioters on Jan 6, falls under this category. The department clarified that it's not commenting on whether Trump did or did not incite violence, but is only trying to indicate that doing so should not be covered by his presidential immunity. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Ex-US president Donald Trump can be sued by police officials, others injured in Capitol assault: DOJ

The Congress select committee probing the January 6 Capitol riot is considering to press criminal charges against former president Donald Trump and may hold a vote on the issue on Monday.&nbsp;According to the US media, the House of Representatives is working to indict Trump for obstruction of an proceedings of Congress and conspiracy to defraud the United States.

The decision to penalise Trump was taken on the recommendations of a special committee—the subcommittee examining referrals—after renewed evidence pointed out Trump’s attempts to impede the certification of President Joe Biden on January 6, 2021.

The nine-member committee is expected to vote and approve the recommendations and submit it to the Department of Justice, which is already probing Trump's role in the unrest.

The justice department, however, is not obligated to consider referrals from any congressional panel.

The committee will hold its final meeting on Monday when any recommendations of pressing the charges&nbsp;would be unveiled.

On Friday, Trump's spokesman, Steven Cheung, issued a statement reacting&nbsp;to the reports, saying, "The January 6th un-Select Committee held show trials by Never Trump partisans who are a stain on this country's history."

The chief of the select committee, Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, said the full report will be made public on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, California congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, another member of the panel, told CNN on Friday that the lawmakers have "been very careful in crafting these [charging] recommendations and tethering them to the facts that we've uncovered".

The panel believes that Trump incited Capitol riot in a last-ditch bid to remain in power.

It argues that Trump spread false claims about the 2020 presidential election being rigged, before pressuring state officials, the justice department and his own vice-president to help subvert his defeat.

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The Congress select committee probing the January 6 Capitol riot is considering to press criminal charges against former president Donald Trump and may hold a vote on the issue on Monday.

The Congress select committee probing the January 6 Capitol riot is considering to press criminal charges against former president Donald Trump and may hold a vote on the issue on Monday. According to the US media, the House of Representatives is working to indict Trump for obstruction of an proceedings of Congress and conspiracy to defraud the United States. The decision to penalise Trump was taken on the recommendations of a special committee—the subcommittee examining referrals—after renewed evidence pointed out Trump’s attempts to impede the certification of President Joe Biden on January 6, 2021. The nine-member committee is expected to vote and approve the recommendations and submit it to the Department of Justice, which is already probing Trump's role in the unrest. The justice department, however, is not obligated to consider referrals from any congressional panel. The committee will hold its final meeting on Monday when any recommendations of pressing the charges would be unveiled. On Friday, Trump's spokesman, Steven Cheung, issued a statement reacting to the reports, saying, "The January 6th un-Select Committee held show trials by Never Trump partisans who are a stain on this country's history." The chief of the select committee, Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, said the full report will be made public on Wednesday. Meanwhile, California congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, another member of the panel, told CNN on Friday that the lawmakers have "been very careful in crafting these [charging] recommendations and tethering them to the facts that we've uncovered". The panel believes that Trump incited Capitol riot in a last-ditch bid to remain in power. It argues that Trump spread false claims about the 2020 presidential election being rigged, before pressuring state officials, the justice department and his own vice-president to help subvert his defeat. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Capitol riot: US House committee likely to press criminal charges against Donald Trump, says report

The ghosts of January 6 Capitol rioting came back to haunt former US President Donald Trump on Saturday. The US Department of Justice appointed Jack Smith, a war-crimes specialist, to investigate Trump's role in January 6 rioting on the Capitol and his handling of sensitive government documents at his Florida residence. The development comes less than 72 hours after Donald Trump announced his third bid for the White House in 2024. Trump clarified that he has not done 'anything wrong' and that it's a 'political witch-hunt' against him.

The US Attorney General Merrick Garland, while announcing Jack Smith's appointment as special counsel for the above two cases involving Donald Trump, said that the "investigations will mover forward expeditiously".&nbsp;

Why a Special Counsel is appointed?

A Special Counsel is appointed by the US Department of Justice to investigate politically sensitive cases. Special Counsels are expected do their job&nbsp;with a degree of independence from the Justice Department leadership, who may be perceived to be partisan by the parties under investigation.

Who is Jack Smith?

Jack Smith until recently served as the chief prosecutor for the International Court of Justice in The Hague. He was tasked with prosecuting war crimes in Kosovo. He previously oversaw the Justice Department’s public integrity section and worked as a federal and state prosecutor in New York.

This marks the second time in five years that the Justice Department has appointed a special counsel to probe Trump’s conduct.&nbsp;

'I have done nothing wrong': Donald Trump

Donald Trump hit out at the Department of Justice following the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith. "I have done nothing wrong," he said. "These people are corrupt and they go behind honest and innocent people in the guise of legitimacy. I have given million and million of pages and they got nothing," Trump said in a statement. "Document row is a total hoax. I have done all the proper things. It's a political witch hunt."

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In August this year, FBI agents seized thousands of government records, some marked as highly classified, from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home during a court-approved search. Investigators also are examining Trump for possible obstruction of the probe.

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The ghosts of January 6 Capitol rioting came back to haunt former US President Donald Trump on Saturday. The US Department of Justice appointed Jack Smith, a war-crimes specialist, to investigate Trump's role in January 6 rioting on the Capitol and his handling of sensitive government documents at his Florida residence.

The ghosts of January 6 Capitol rioting came back to haunt former US President Donald Trump on Saturday. The US Department of Justice appointed Jack Smith, a war-crimes specialist, to investigate Trump's role in January 6 rioting on the Capitol and his handling of sensitive government documents at his Florida residence. The development comes less than 72 hours after Donald Trump announced his third bid for the White House in 2024. Trump clarified that he has not done 'anything wrong' and that it's a 'political witch-hunt' against him. The US Attorney General Merrick Garland, while announcing Jack Smith's appointment as special counsel for the above two cases involving Donald Trump, said that the "investigations will mover forward expeditiously". Why a Special Counsel is appointed? A Special Counsel is appointed by the US Department of Justice to investigate politically sensitive cases. Special Counsels are expected do their job with a degree of independence from the Justice Department leadership, who may be perceived to be partisan by the parties under investigation. Who is Jack Smith? Jack Smith until recently served as the chief prosecutor for the International Court of Justice in The Hague. He was tasked with prosecuting war crimes in Kosovo. He previously oversaw the Justice Department’s public integrity section and worked as a federal and state prosecutor in New York. This marks the second time in five years that the Justice Department has appointed a special counsel to probe Trump’s conduct. 'I have done nothing wrong': Donald Trump Donald Trump hit out at the Department of Justice following the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith. "I have done nothing wrong," he said. "These people are corrupt and they go behind honest and innocent people in the guise of legitimacy. I have given million and million of pages and they got nothing," Trump said in a statement. "Document row is a total hoax. I have done all the proper things. It's a political witch hunt." ALSO READ | Explained: Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential run and the legal challenges that hound him In August this year, FBI agents seized thousands of government records, some marked as highly classified, from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home during a court-approved search. Investigators also are examining Trump for possible obstruction of the probe. WATCH | Mar-A-Lago probe | Trump's admission in audiotapes contradicts his defence × The other investigation is a sprawling probe into an alleged plot by Trump’s allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election by submitting batches of phony slates of electors to the US National Archives. It has been alleged that Trump's allies tried to block the US Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s election victory in 2020. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'I have done nothing wrong': Trump after DOJ appoints special counsel in Jan 6, classified documents cases

According to a report by New York Times, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued nearly 40 subpoenas in the past week and seized the phones of two top advisers to former President Donald Trump. This comes amid the ongoing investigation into Trump’s efforts to delegitimize the 2020 Presidential election and the deadly insurrection by his supporters on January 6, 2021, at the Capitol.&nbsp;

The people who have received the subpoenas this week range from some of the former president’s low-level aides to the senior advisers who were a part of his cabinet. This included Dan Scavino, Trump’s former social media director, the report said. Meanwhile, the phones of Boris Epshteyn (a longtime adviser) and Mike Roman (Trump’s campaign strategist) got seized as evidence following the Justice department’s issuance of search warrants.&nbsp;

Both Epshteyn and Roman were reportedly involved in a ‘fake electors effort’, where the plan was to submit slates of electors pledged to Trump living in swing states that Joe Biden had already won. These steps have been some of the “most aggressive” ones taken by the department so far amid the ongoing investigation, said the report.&nbsp;

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Reportedly, the subpoenas were issued to seek information on a failed bid by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The committee is also looking into the assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, by Trump supporters, as a part of the investigation.&nbsp;

In a new line of inquiry, some of the subpoenas also sought information on the former president’s Save America Political Action Committee, a political fundraising group, the Times reported. This group has been the main channel by which Trump has continued to raise funds since he left office.&nbsp; 
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According to a report by New York Times, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued nearly 40 subpoenas in the past week and seized the phones of two top advisers to former President Donald Trump.

According to a report by New York Times, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued nearly 40 subpoenas in the past week and seized the phones of two top advisers to former President Donald Trump. This comes amid the ongoing investigation into Trump’s efforts to delegitimize the 2020 Presidential election and the deadly insurrection by his supporters on January 6, 2021, at the Capitol. The people who have received the subpoenas this week range from some of the former president’s low-level aides to the senior advisers who were a part of his cabinet. This included Dan Scavino, Trump’s former social media director, the report said. Meanwhile, the phones of Boris Epshteyn (a longtime adviser) and Mike Roman (Trump’s campaign strategist) got seized as evidence following the Justice department’s issuance of search warrants. Both Epshteyn and Roman were reportedly involved in a ‘fake electors effort’, where the plan was to submit slates of electors pledged to Trump living in swing states that Joe Biden had already won. These steps have been some of the “most aggressive” ones taken by the department so far amid the ongoing investigation, said the report. ALSO READ | US Secret Service receives subpoenas from House committee investigating January 6 Capitol riot Reportedly, the subpoenas were issued to seek information on a failed bid by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The committee is also looking into the assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, by Trump supporters, as a part of the investigation. In a new line of inquiry, some of the subpoenas also sought information on the former president’s Save America Political Action Committee, a political fundraising group, the Times reported. This group has been the main channel by which Trump has continued to raise funds since he left office.

US Justice dept issues nearly 40 subpoenas in one week amid Jan 6 probe: Report

US House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riots held its last hearing of the month on Thursday. The focus of this hearing was on what the panel says former President Donald Trump's refusal to act during the crucial 187 minutes.

US House select committee chair: Jan 6 was culmination of an attempted coup

Former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon faces trial for refusing to co-operate with the congressional committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol on January 6.