President Trump's first day in office saw him granting clemency to individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, including those with troubling past records. NPR's investigation reveals a significant number of defendants had previous convictions or pending charges for serious crimes like rape and domestic violence. Matthew Huttle, one such defendant, received a pardon shortly before being shot by law enforcement after a traffic stop, highlighting the persistent lawlessness exhibited by these individuals, notwithstanding the pardons they received.
Huttle's extensive criminal history shows a blatant disregard for the law, aligning his previous abuses with his actions during the Capitol riot.
Despite being pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 attack, defendants like Huttle are not absolved of their prior violent crimes.
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