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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

First Jan 6 rioter lines up for their Trump pardon with plea to judge

Just hours after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, a January 6 rioter lined up for his pardon.

Christopher Carnell, who was charged and convicted of obstruction of an official proceeding earlier this year, asked Judge Beryl Howell to delay a hearing that was set to occur on Friday so lawyers could contact the presidential transition team.

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