A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by former President Donald Trump was convicted of multiple state charges of child molestation and indecent exposure, according to NPR News, highlighting a disturbing development following the Capitol riot. Andrew Paul Johnson, who received a full pardon from Trump for his role in the January 6, 2021, insurrection, was convicted in Florida.
The news of Johnson's conviction comes amidst other unfolding stories. Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to directly apologize to victims of Jeffrey Epstein during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, as reported by Time. Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington questioned Bondi, noting that every Epstein survivor present at the hearing had raised their hand when asked if they had been able to meet with the Department of Justice.
Meanwhile, other news outlets reported on various other events. Vox detailed the weird scandals emerging from the 2026 Olympic Games, including credit card theft and other athlete dramas. The same outlet also covered Trump's failed attempt to indict Democratic lawmakers, explaining that the effort was "falling flat." Furthermore, Vox reported on the revival of a U.S. foreign aid program, describing how a research and development lab had been resurrected as an independent nonprofit.
The conviction of Johnson adds another layer to the ongoing investigations surrounding the January 6th riot. NPR News noted that Trump's "airbrushed version of Jan. 6 distorts history." The details of Johnson's crimes, as reported by NPR, involved child molestation and indecent exposure, charges brought against him in Florida.
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