The Actual News

Stay informed without the news wearing you out.

Pardoned Jan 6 defendant charged with threatening to assassinate DC federal judges

Pardoned Jan 6 defendant charged with threatening to assassinate DC federal judges

Summary

Cleveland Meredith, a Georgia man previously convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, has been charged with threatening federal judges in Washington, D.C. An FBI affidavit says Meredith posted a threat on Facebook against federal judges who handled January 6 cases. President Trump had pardoned Meredith.

Key Facts

  • Meredith is from Georgia.
  • He was previously convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
  • President Trump pardoned Meredith.
  • Meredith has been charged with threatening federal judges in Washington, D.C.
  • An FBI affidavit says Meredith made the threat in a Facebook post.
  • The post targeted federal judges involved in January 6 cases.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.

Monday's biggest stories, one calm email.