DOJ guidelines also provide that, quote, in general, a pardon is granted on the petitioner's good conduct for a substantial period of time and after conviction and service of sentence. But At least 12 insurrectionists pardoned by President Trump have already been sentenced and charged with additional serious crimes since January 6th. It appears Director Patel's claim that if you, quote, hit a cop, you're going to jail only applies to people who President Trump doesn't agree with politically. (04:51–05:01)
CLAIM
Asserts that pardoned insurrectionists have been charged with more crimes post-pardon.
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