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M.B. Mack

Capitol Rioter Insists That Charges Accusing Him of Bringing Guns Near Obama's Home Should Also Be Waived By Trump's Pardon

Taylor Taranto (center) previously faced charges for his participation in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. (Credit: Metropolitan Police Department)

A Capitol rioter accused of threatening lawmakers and bringing weapons near Barack Obama's Washington, D.C., home is seeking to have his charges dismissed, claiming they relate to President Donald Trump's pardon.

Taylor Taranto, a Navy veteran from Washington state, was originally charged for his participation in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Law and Crime reported. Prosecutors accused him of illegally entering the Capitol, disorderly conduct and other offenses.

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