Trump pardons Jan 6 rioters President Trump has issued presidential pardons for nearly 1,600 people who were involved in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, including some convicted of violent acts SENTENCES COMMUTED: Trump has approved the release of 14 leaders of extremist groups, convicted of seditious conspiracy, including... Enrique Tarrio: Former leader of Proud Boys group, not present in Washington DC on Jan 6, but convicted for his role in planning Capitol riot. 22 years in prison Stewart Rhodes Yale Law graduate, army paratrooper. Founder of far-right group Oath Keepers. 18 years Ethan Nordean Self-proclaimed “Sergeant of Arms” for Seattle chapter of Proud Boys. 18 years Joseph Biggs Army veteran and former correspondent for conspiracy website Infowars. 17 years Zachary Rehl Former U.S. Marine, president of Philadelphia Proud Boys chapter. 15 years 140 officers assaulted during attack. Four people died, including a Trump supporter shot dead by police. Five officers died of various causes after attack 1,583 DEFENDANTS CHARGED (as of Jan 3, 2025) 174 Charged with using deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer 608 Charged with assaulting, resisting or obstructing police 1,100 CONVICTED 667 Jailed 145 Home detention Sources: Reuters, AP, U.S. Justice Department Pictures: Getty Images, USSC, Seminole County Jail, Rhea Ball © GRAPHIC NEWS