Former Capitol riot leaders Tarrio and Rhodes have been released from prison following President Trump’s pardons for over 1,500 individuals charged in connection to the riot. Tarrio, of the Proud Boys, was found guilty of seditious conspiracy while Rhodes, of the Oath Keepers, had his sentence commuted. Trump also directed the Department of Justice to drop all pending cases related to the riot, sparking criticism from Democrats who see it as an attempt to downplay the violence that occurred.
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Key takeaways from the acquittal of Karen Read in her Boston police officer boyfriend’s death
Karen Read was acquitted of murder charges related to the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, who was found dead after a night of drinking. Despite a conviction for drunken driving, her defense raised doubts about police misconduct and suggested O’Keefe may have been killed by colleagues, leading to a wrongful-death lawsuit from his family. Need More Context? 🔎
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