Federal Judge Orders Restitution Refund for Pardoned January 6 Defendant
In a landmark ruling, a federal judge authorized the U.S. government to refund over $2,000 in restitution paid by a January 6 Capitol riot defendant whose felony conviction was vacated following a presidential pardon. This decision marks the first instance where a pardoned rioter has successfully reclaimed court-ordered restitution, setting a significant legal precedent. Background…