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Brothers Convicted In Capitol Attack Released After Trump's Pardon

Former U.S. President Trump attends closing arguments in Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York

Two brothers convicted for their roles in the attack on the US Capitol were released from a DC jail on Monday night, following a set of pardons issued by former President Donald Trump for January 6, 2021 rioters.

Andrew Valentin and Matthew Valentin, who were each sentenced to two and a half years in prison last week, walked out of the DC Central Detention Facility on Monday night. The release was confirmed by a liaison to the Justice Department who mentioned that this was the first release of January 6 defendants after Trump's pardon.

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