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Trump-Pardoned January 6 Participant Charged With Threatening Federal Judges
A man granted presidential clemency for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot has been charged with making threats against judges involved in related prosecutions. The case highlights tensions surrounding the handling of those convicted in the 2021 incident.
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Cleveland Meredith, 58, faces federal charges for allegedly threatening to execute judges who presided over cases related to the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court in Atlanta and made public Monday. The charges mark a significant development in the ongoing legal fallout from the Capitol breach.
Meredith was among hundreds granted presidential pardons or commutations by outgoing President Donald Trump in January 2025, related to their involvement in the January 6 events. His pardon had concluded his legal proceedings in connection with his participation in that day's events. The new charges suggest subsequent conduct alleged to have occurred after his clemency was granted.
The case underscores the complex aftermath of January 6-related prosecutions, which have resulted in hundreds of convictions and numerous sentences. Federal authorities have continued investigations into various aspects of the incident and related activities.
Details regarding the specific nature of the alleged threats and the circumstances of their discovery were not immediately available. The case is proceeding through the federal court system in Atlanta.