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January 6th Rioter Seeks Pardon from Trump

A January 6th rioter seeks a pardon from Donald Trump after his reelection, raising questions about the limits of presidential power.

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Office Of The President-ElectUnited States District Of Columbia District CourtSupreme Court

Donald TrumpChristopher CarnellJudge Beryl Howell

What was the outcome of Carnell's request to delay his hearing?: Judge Howell denied Carnell's request to delay the hearing, despite his attempt to benefit from Trump's promised pardons.
Are there any limitations to Trump's power to pardon January 6th rioters?: The legal basis for Trump's ability to pardon January 6th rioters is uncertain, with presidential pardons subject to limitations, particularly those violating core constitutional principles.
Who is Christopher Carnell and what action did he take after Trump's election win?: Christopher Carnell, a January 6th rioter convicted of obstruction of an official proceeding, requested a delay in his hearing to contact Trump's transition team regarding a potential pardon.
What is the expected future impact of Trump's win on pardon requests from January 6th rioters?: It is anticipated that more rioters will seek presidential pardons from Trump following his re-election, potentially leading to more legal challenges and debates surrounding the scope of presidential power.
What was Trump's stance on pardoning January 6th rioters, and what claims fueled his position?: Trump promised to pardon all January 6th rioters during his campaign, a promise fueled by his claims of a stolen election, despite multiple investigations disproving widespread voter fraud.

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