The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Taake

January 6 defendants pursue millions in claims through obscure federal process

Federal Tort Claims Act, over which DoJ has total discretion, provides workaround to Trump’s $1.8bn slush fund

The Guardian - US · Jun 17

DOJ 'Proudly' Deletes Record of J6 Rioter With Active Child Solicitation Case as Admin Readies $1.8 Billion Payout Fund

The DOJ has removed press releases about Jan. 6 defendants, coinciding with a controversial fund announcement, sparking bipartisan criticism and legal challenges.

International Business Times UK · May 23

Former DOJ Lawyer Alleges Trump Pardons Included Individuals With Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Records

Explore controversy over Donald Trump's pardons of January 6 defendants, including those with serious records, and Liz Oyer's testimony on justice and public safety.

International Business Times UK · Apr 2

Some January 6 pardonees not actually free from law due to other convictions

Even Republicans express concern about Trump’s blanket pardons as some pardonees will remain in prison

The Guardian - US · Feb 3, 2025

Texas man pardoned over Jan. 6 attack is wanted by prosecutors over 2016 charge

Texas authorities are searching for a 36-year-old man pardoned over his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Capitol Rioter Pardoned by Trump Is Wanted in Texas for Soliciting Sex from a Minor

A Houston man pardoned by Trump for his role in the Capitol riots is now a fugitive in Texas for a 2016 child solicitation charge.

Latin Times · Jan 28, 2025

Pardoned January 6 rioter faces unresolved charges of soliciting a minor

Andrew Taake, 36, assailed police with bear spray at the US Capitol and in 2016 was charged with a third-degree felony

The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2025

Violent Jan 6 rioter pardoned by Donald Trump being sought on charges of child sex solicitation

Andrew Taake, 36, was released from federal prison despite a formal request by Texas prosecutors to keep him in custody to stand trial on

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025