Reactions split over Trump’s blanket pardons for Jan. 6-related crimes
Until last week, the investigation and prosecution of those accused of crimes related to Jan. 6 was ongoing under then-President Joe Biden. The latest U.S. Department of Justice data shows protesters lodged 1,009 guilty pleas, to 327 felonies and 627 misdemeanors. In total, nearly 1,583 people were criminally charged in federal court.