What Next The Jan 6ers: Where Are They Now?
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Jan 6, 2026 Ryan Reilly, an NBC News reporter and author of 'Sedition Hunters,' dives into the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol attack. He discusses the chaos following Trump's return and the impact of swift pardons on ongoing investigations. Reilly highlights troubling cases of recidivism among participants and the serious threats still looming over officials. He also reflects on the emotional toll within the Justice Department, revealing how a 'weaponization' agenda is shaping future prosecutions and public memory of that fateful day.
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Widespread Pardons Reshaped Accountability
- Most January 6 defendants who were jailed have been pardoned or had sentences commuted under the new administration.
- That political shift erased many criminal consequences and changed public memory of the event.
Statutes Of Limitations Closed Many Cases
- Because the investigation was shut down early, many potential prosecutions lapsed as statutes of limitations expired.
- Those individuals will likely never be held accountable in a judicial forum for their alleged crimes.
Joy And Tension Outside D.C. Jail
- Ryan Reilly described crowded, emotional scenes outside the D.C. jail when pardoned rioters were released as "Victory Day."
- Neighbors protested while families celebrated the immediate freedom of their loved ones.
