Summary
A federal judge sentenced Taylor Taranto to time served for making a false threat near former President Barack Obama's house, which led to a significant police response. Taranto, who also participated in the January 6 Capitol event, spent 22 months in jail while awaiting trial. President Trump granted him clemency along with other January 6 defendants.
Key Facts
- The judge sentenced Taylor Taranto to time served for a hoax threat near Barack Obama's home.
- The threat caused a large police response, but no bombs were found in Taranto's van.
- Taranto spent 22 months in jail prior to his sentencing.
- Taranto was involved in the January 6 Capitol event, but related charges were dismissed.
- President Trump granted clemency to Taranto and other January 6 participants when he returned to office.
- The Justice Department's handling of the case saw personnel changes and a retraction of a sentencing memo.
- Judge Carl Nichols acknowledged the professionalism of sidelined prosecutors in the case.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated the DOJ takes threats against officials seriously.
