Summary
Christopher Moynihan, who received a pardon from President Trump after participating in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was arrested for allegedly planning to assassinate House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. He faces charges related to making a terroristic threat in connection with this plot. Moynihan pleaded not guilty in court.
Key Facts
- Christopher Moynihan, a participant in the Jan. 6 riot, received a pardon from President Trump.
- He is accused of planning to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- An anonymous source reported his intentions to the FBI, leading to his arrest.
- Moynihan faces charges for making a terroristic threat and pleaded not guilty.
- He was previously sentenced in 2023 for obstruction related to the Capitol riot.
- President Trump issued a blanket pardon for many Jan. 6 rioters, including Moynihan.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson denounced the threat and commented on political violence.
- The U.S. Capitol Police reported an increase in threats against lawmakers.
