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Indiana Man Pardoned by Trump Fatally Shot by Deputy During Traffic Stop

Matthew Huttle, recently pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was shot during a traffic stop after allegedly resisting arrest.

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  1. Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Shot Dead by Police After Allegedly Resisting Arrest

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  2. Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump shot, killed by sheriff’s deputy

    The tragic fate of Matthew Huttle, who was killed by police shortly after receiving a pardon for his role in the Capitol riot, underscores the dangerous implications of such clemency; it raises questions about accountability for individuals who engaged in violent acts against law enforcement.

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  3. Indiana man pardoned for Jan. 6 crimes killed in traffic stop shooting by deputy

    The tragic end of Matthew Huttle, a recent pardonee of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, underscores the complex and often somber consequences of that day’s events, illustrating how quickly circumstances can shift from a controversial past to a fatal confrontation.

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  4. Indiana man pardoned by Trump last week is killed by deputy in traffic stop

    The tragic shooting of Matthew Huttle, just days after his presidential pardon, raises important questions about law enforcement protocols and the circumstances that led to such a fatal confrontation.

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  5. January 6 rioter pardoned by Trump is killed by police in traffic stop

    The tragic conclusion of Matthew Huttle's life underscores the unpredictable and often violent aftermath that can linger long after political insurrection, raising concerns about the implications of such pardons.

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  6. Indiana man pardoned by Trump is fatally shot during traffic stop

    The tragic incident underscores the continuing consequences of the January 6 Capitol riot, as the life of a man recently pardoned by the President ended abruptly during a routine traffic stop, raising questions about the nature of law enforcement interactions in such contexts.

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Updated: Jan 27th, 2025, 6:56 PM ET

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Matthew Huttle, 42, was shot and killed by a Jasper County deputy during a traffic stop on Sunday. Huttle had been pardoned by Trump for his Jan. 6 actions. An altercation occurred when the deputy attempted to arrest Huttle, who was found armed. The deputy has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is conducted by the Indiana State Police. Huttle, sentenced to six months for entering a restricted building, was one of more than 1,500 individuals pardoned following the Capitol riot. His violent past raises questions about the implications of such pardons.


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