A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a US Capitol riot defendant, citing the potential for a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump. The defendant, William Pope, was facing misdemeanor charges related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
US District Judge Rudolph Contreras expressed concerns about the possibility of a pardon for Pope and emphasized the need to conserve resources. He noted that proceeding with the trial only to have Trump issue a pardon later would place a significant burden on the court and the public.
