Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump gets prison sentence for possessing 'enormous child pornography collection'

nbcnews.com·By Ryan J. Reilly
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Investigative Journalism

This article is investigative reporting that documents findings through evidence and sourcing. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. This investigative article details how a man, pardoned by former President Trump for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, has been sentenced to prison for possessing child sexual abuse images and other disturbing content found during the Jan. 6 investigation. It explores the legal complexities surrounding the use of evidence from pardoned Jan. 6 cases for prosecuting other crimes, highlighting contrasting stances taken by the Justice Department.

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