Summary
President Donald Trump pardoned Daniel Edwin Wilson, a January 6 rioter convicted of illegal gun possession. Wilson had been scheduled to remain in prison until 2028 but was released following the pardon. Authorities found firearms at his home during an investigation related to the Capitol riot.
Key Facts
- President Trump pardoned Daniel Edwin Wilson for illegal firearm possession.
- Wilson was initially arrested due to his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot.
- Authorities found six guns and 4,800 rounds of ammunition in Wilson's home.
- Wilson had prior felony convictions, making it illegal for him to own firearms.
- A Trump-appointed judge criticized the Justice Department for their initial handling of Wilson’s case.
- Wilson was sentenced to five years in prison in 2024.
- Wilson communicated with extremist groups and planned the January 6 riot.
- Prosecutors initially argued Trump's pardon did not cover Wilson's gun offenses.
