Pardoned Capitol Rioter Arrested for Threatening Hakeem Jeffries in NYC | AI News Digest
In a significant political development, Christopher Moynihan, a Capitol rioter who had previously received a pardon, was taken into custody for allegedly issuing death threats against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during a recent event in New York City. According to court filings, Moynihan conveyed his desire to "eliminate" Jeffries in text messages leading up to the gathering at the Economic Club of New York. He faces charges of making a terroristic threat and has entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment. Jeffries, who pointed out Moynihan's pardon granted by former President Trump, asserted that such violent threats would not hinder his commitment to serving the American people. This incident has raised alarm about the risks of recidivism among those pardoned for their roles in the January 6 Capitol insurrection, particularly as threats against lawmakers have escalated in recent years.
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