Summary
The Justice Department updated a court document in the case of Taylor Taranto, a man convicted of weapons and threat-related offenses. This revised memo removed mentions of President Donald Trump and the January 6 Capitol riot. The revision happened after two prosecutors involved in the case were placed on administrative leave.
Key Facts
- The DOJ revised a sentencing memo for Taylor Taranto, omitting references to President Trump and the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- Taranto was arrested near Barack Obama's home and convicted of weapons and threat-related charges.
- The updated filing still suggests a prison sentence of 27 months.
- The revisions were made shortly after two prosecutors connected to the initial memo were placed on administrative leave.
- The initial memo mentioned that Taranto reposted Obama's address from Trump's social media.
- The Justice Department has not explained why the prosecutors were placed on administrative leave.
- In both versions, the DOJ noted Taranto threatened federal facilities and carried firearms and ammunition.
- The revised filing was done by senior DOJ officials, including the criminal division chief.
