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Trump Victory Fuels Hope for Jan 6 Pardons
January 6th rioters celebrate Trump's victory, anticipating pardons; judges deny delays in cases; experts discuss presidential pardon power.
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- How have some participants in the January 6th Capitol riot reacted to Donald Trump's electoral victory?
- Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election has led to celebrations among some of his supporters who participated in the January 6th Capitol riot, many of whom hope for presidential pardons.
- How many people have faced charges in connection with the January 6th riot, and what is the status of those cases?
- Over 1,500 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the January 6th riot, with many pleading guilty or being convicted. Trump's potential pardons cast doubt on the future of these prosecutions.
- How have judges responded to requests to delay proceedings for January 6th defendants in light of Trump's election win?
- Judges have denied requests to delay sentencing or trials for January 6th defendants based on Trump's election victory, highlighting the ongoing judicial processes independent of political influence.
- What is the extent of a president's power to issue pardons, and what are the potential legal and political ramifications of mass pardons?
- Legal experts emphasize the president's broad power to issue pardons, including mass pardons, highlighting the potential for significant impact on January 6th prosecutions and the political ramifications.
- What is Donald Trump's history with issuing presidential pardons, and what does it suggest about the possibility of pardons for January 6th defendants?
- Trump has previously issued pardons to political allies and others, suggesting he might pardon January 6th defendants based on his own judgment rather than legal standards. He hasn't outlined specific criteria for pardons.