At least 40 pardoned insurrectionists face other criminal charges—with 12 offending since Trump’s pardon
At least 40 January 6th insurrectionists pardoned by President Trump have been rearrested, charged or sentenced for other crimes since January 6, 2021, according to new analysis by CREW. At least 12 pardoned insurrectionists have allegedly reoffended since receiving their pardons. Several have argued that the pardon should cover unrelated criminal convictions and in one case in November 2025, Trump explicitly re-pardoned one insurrectionist for his unrelated weapons charges.
Seven of the pardoned January 6th insurrectionists are charged with committing child sex crimes, ranging from sexual assault to possession of child pornography. At least five were charged with illegal possession of weapons, including at least two who had a previous domestic violence conviction. Five were arrested or charged with driving while impaired or under the influence. In two of these cases, the defendant’s reckless driving resulted in a fatality. Two were charged with rape.
In twelve cases, the insurrectionists allegedly reoffended after receiving their pardons from Trump. Most recently, Ryan Nichols was charged with deadly conduct and harassment for brandishing a gun in a church parking lot. In other recent alarming examples, Andrew Paul Johnson was convicted of various child sex abuse offenses and sentenced to life in prison, Bryan Betancur Battisti was repeatedly rearrested for assault and violating an anti-stalking order and Ryan Yates was arrested as a result of a prostitution sting. Christopher Moynihan was charged with a felony for threatening to murder House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in October. John Andries was convicted in June 2025 for violating a peace order by following the mother of his child in violation of a court order. Brent Holdridge and Zachary Alam were charged in May 2025 with burglary and breaking and entering, respectively. Robert Packer, former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, Jonathan Munafo and Jake Lang have also been arrested for other crimes allegedly committed since their pardons.
Other insurrectionists had interactions with law enforcement that highlight the dangers posed by Trump’s decision to grant them clemency. Matthew Huttle was killed during a traffic stop when he reportedly resisted arrest and was armed. Nathan Pelham fired on police when they attempted to arrest him.
The nature and severity of the unrelated crimes January 6th insurrectionists have been charged with underscores the significant public safety threats posed by Trump’s decision to forego long-established DOJ process and grant blanket, day-one pardons and commutations to insurrectionists.
When individuals are pardoned, there is no traditional monitoring or parole process. One victim of a pardoned insurrectionist spoke to CBS News in February about her fears, saying “I’m just afraid that I’m going to come home from work one night and he’s going to be right there.”
Trump has signaled his support for insurrectionists and Trump and his administration declined to rule out granting payments to January 6ers from the $1.776 billion slush fund for victims of purported government “weaponization.” Tarrio has said he would “definitely” apply for compensation from the fund. Taylor Taranto, who is facing potential probation violations following his conviction for firearm possession and an attempt to enter former-President Obama’s home, has also indicated that he would seek compensation from the slush fund and is running for office. Even as Acting Attorney General Blanche says the fund will be shuttered, the administration could still direct payments to insurrectionists under the Federal Tort Claims Act—and at least five pardoned insurrectionists have already filed lawsuits against the government seeking compensation.
Header photo of January 6th by Tyler Merbler under Creative Commons license