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Just hours after taking the oath of office Monday, President Donald Trump pardoned about 1,500 people for their roles in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. That includes more than 20 Coloradans.
While the president's "full, complete and unconditional pardon" doesn't list out everyone by name, the White House proclamation said it extends to all individuals convicted of offenses related to the events of Jan. 6, 2021. That includes those who assaulted officers that day.
Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/president-trump-pardon-jan-6-defendants-from-colorado/73-9cbc0e9a-c4d6-41fb-9f98-469f97e1b0e0
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