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Law's Michael Benza discusses the extent of Trump's Jan. 6 pardon

Media | May 13, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Michael Benza

‘Like it or not’: Attorneys say Trump pardon applies to Jan. 6 pipe bomber

Washington Examiner: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said the defense—that Donald Trump’s broad Jan. 6 pardon covers acts “related to” the riot, even if they occurred Jan. 5—isn’t frivolous. But he said courts will weigh timing, charge framing, and whether the alleged conduct legally extends into Jan. 6.

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