Summary
Christopher P. Moynihan, pardoned by President Donald Trump for his role in the January 6 Capitol attack, has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Moynihan, who previously received a prison sentence for the Capitol breach, is charged with making a terroristic threat against Jeffries, a New York congressman.
Key Facts
- Christopher P. Moynihan was pardoned by President Trump for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack.
- Moynihan has been arrested on charges of threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- Moynihan allegedly sent messages claiming he intended to kill Jeffries, calling him a "terrorist."
- He is charged with a felony count of making a terroristic threat.
- Moynihan's initial 21-month prison sentence was related to his participation in the Capitol riot.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries thanked investigators for their efforts in addressing the threat against him.
- Moynihan is scheduled to appear in court in Dutchess County, New York.
- The FBI task force notified New York State Police about Moynihan's threat.
