Trump-Pardoned January 6 Defendant Faces New Charges in Washington
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A man previously pardoned for his role in the January 6 U.S. Capitol breach now faces new federal charges.
Taylor Taranto, whom former President Donald Trump pardoned in his final days in office, was arrested in Washington, D.C., this week. A criminal complaint details new allegations against him.
Authorities charged Taranto with being a fugitive from justice and with unlawful entry of a restricted building. The charges are not directly related to the 2021 Capitol attack.
The arrest occurred after Taranto returned to the capital. Specific details of the alleged new offenses were not immediately available in the initial report.
The case highlights the legal complexities surrounding individuals granted clemency for January 6-related crimes who later face separate charges.