A former Capitol rioter, pardoned in 2022, got life in prison in 2026 for new charges tied to hidden surveillance devices used on January 6.

A former Capitol rioter pardoned by former President Trump in 2022 was sentenced to life in prison in 2026 after being convicted on additional charges related to the use of mole-like devices during the January 6 attack. The new charges stemmed from the discovery and use of concealed surveillance equipment linked to the riot. The case marks a significant legal development in the aftermath of the Capitol insurrection.