Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter gets life in prison for child abuse : NPR
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Key Points:
- Andrew Paul Johnson, a Florida man pardoned by President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing two middle-school aged children, using his expected restitution money from the Trump administration to silence them.
- Johnson resumed his abuse shortly after his release, exploiting his role as a trusted "father figure" and using online platforms to contact and sexually exploit the victims, who testified they were scared and confused about the abuse.
- Johnson's case highlights concerns about the consequences of Trump's mass pardons for Jan. 6 rioters, with critics arguing the pardons foster a sense of impunity and have led to subsequent criminal behavior among pardoned individuals.
- The controversy extends to proposals for taxpayer
