Pentagon hires man who pleaded guilty in Jan. 6 riot for sensitive civilian job
Summary
Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty to entering the Capitol during the January 6 riot, now holds a sensitive civilian position in the Defense Department with a top-secret security clearance. He expressed remorse for his actions, was sentenced to 14 days in jail, and was later pardoned by President Trump.Key Facts
- Elias Irizarry participated in the January 6 Capitol riot and pleaded guilty to entering a restricted building.
- He was sentenced to 14 days in jail and expressed strong regret for his actions.
- President Trump pardoned Irizarry during his second term.
- Irizarry works as a special assistant in the Defense Department under Assistant Secretary Derrick Anderson.
- His job involves the Office of Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict policy.
- He holds a top-secret security clearance despite his involvement in the riot.
- A Pentagon official described Irizarry as a qualified and patriotic employee.
- A judge recognized Irizarry’s remorse and background, calling his sentencing one of the hardest among January 6 cases.
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