Fact Check: Did Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Andrew Paul Johnson Receive Life Sentence?

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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.


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Date: 03/08/2026


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Last Updated on March 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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