The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that some Capitol riot defendants may receive refunds for restitution payments after their convictions were vacated by President Donald Trump's mass clemency order.
In the aftermath of January 6, 2021, more than 1,500 individuals were charged, with many convicted and ordered to pay restitution fees—typically $500 for misdemeanors and $2,000 for felonies—to the Architect of the Capitol. However, in January, Trump issued clemency, wiping away convictions for many who were still appealing their cases.
