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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Andrew Paul Johnson, pardoned by Donald Trump for Jan. 6 participation, received a life sentence for sexually abusing two children.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Court records confirm that Andrew Paul Johnson, who had been pardoned by Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was later sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing two children.
Date: 03/08/2026
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Last Updated on March 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check