Federal Judge Criticizes Potential Pardon for Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta warns that pardoning Rhodes would undermine democracy amid ongoing Capitol riot sentencing.
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U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta expressed concerns about the implications of pardoning Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers leader, during the sentencing of William Todd Wilson, who pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy. Mehta's remarks reflect worries among judges about former President Trump's intentions to pardon January 6 rioters. With over 1,500 charged, the legal repercussions of the Capitol riot continue to unfold, and the justice system is grappling with the impacts of potential pardons on accountability and democratic values.
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