Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Charged with Threatening Hakeem Jeffries
Christopher Moynihan, a Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump, has been charged for threatening to kill Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries through text messages. Jeffries thanked law enforcement for their efforts, while Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned the threatening actions. Moynihan faces a Class D felony charge for making a terroristic threat.
A Jan. 6 rioter, pardoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, is now facing charges for threatening the life of Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries, as per court documents. The accused, Christopher Moynihan, 34, allegedly sent threatening messages targeting Jeffries' upcoming appearance in New York City.
The alarming texts stated that Jeffries should be 'eliminated' and threatened his assassination. This development follows Moynihan’s previous 21-month sentencing related to the Capitol riots, where nearly 1,590 individuals faced charges for disrupting the certification of Joe Biden's presidential election win.
House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned the threats, stressing justice must prevail. The gravity of Moynihan's Class D felony charge, 'making a terroristic threat,' underscores ongoing national concerns related to pardoned rioters recommitting crimes, as highlighted by ethics watchdogs.
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