Race Day Live President Donald Trump started his new term with a major decision to grant pardons to over 1,500 people convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
This action included pardoning 19 residents from Alabama. Trump’s move, expected due to his prior campaign promises, removes legal and civil penalties for those involved, including the loss of voting rights.
The White House stated the pardons were a response to what it called a “grave national injustice,” claiming the convictions unfairly targeted individuals.
Trump previously promised to act swiftly, expressing confidence in the widespread approval of his decision among his supporters.
The pardons included various charges ranging from assaulting law enforcement to illegally carrying weapons. Here are some notable names from Alabama:
- Russell Dan Alford (Hokes Bluff): Convicted of charges like violent entry and disorderly conduct in the Capitol.
- Joshua Matthew Black (Leeds): Found guilty of carrying a deadly weapon in restricted areas and disrupting proceedings.
- Dylan and Marissa Bowling (Loxley): Pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and demonstrating unlawfully.
- Lonnie Leroy Coffman (Falkville): Convicted of weapon charges, including possessing an unregistered firearm.
- Kaleb Dillard (Columbiana): Admitted to assaulting officers.
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This broad clemency impacts not only these individuals but also their families, restoring voting rights and reducing stigma.
The move has sparked mixed reactions nationwide, with supporters lauding it as a step toward justice and critics arguing it undermines accountability for the Capitol attack.
Stay tuned for further updates on this significant political and legal development.
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