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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Isabel Keane

Pardoned Jan 6 rioter accused of threatening to kill Democrat leader Hakeem Jeffries at NYC event

Christopher Moynihan was arrested after texting that he was going to "eliminate" the top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries during a public event Monday in New York City - (Department of Justice)

A January 6 rioter, pardoned by President Donald Trump, has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, according to a report.

Christopher Moynihan, 34, was arrested Sunday after texting that he planned to “eliminate” Jeffries while he spoke at the Economic Club of New York Monday, according to court documents, obtained by CBS News.

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