NY Man, Pardoned Jan 6 Rioter, Arrested for Threatening Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

Arrest of Christopher Mohahan

• 📌 Christopher Mohahan, a January 6th Capitol rioter who received a presidential pardon, has been arrested for allegedly making death threats against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
• ⚡ The arrest occurred on Sunday, just before Jeffries was scheduled to speak at an event in New York City.

Nature of the Threats

• 💬 Court documents reveal Mohahan sent text messages expressing a desire to "eliminate" Jeffries, stating, "I cannot allow this terrorist to live" and "Even if I am hated, he must be eliminated. I will kill him for the future."
• ⚠️ Mohahan faces a felony charge for making a terroristic threat.

Background and Precedent

• 🗓️ Mohahan was previously convicted in 2022 for obstructing an official proceeding for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot.
• 📜 He was among over 500 Capitol riot defendants granted clemency by President Trump nine months prior to this arrest.
• 🚨 While other pardoned rioters have faced charges, Mohahan is the first to be accused of making a violent threat against a member of Congress.
• ⚖️ He is scheduled for a court appearance on Thursday in Duchess County, New York.
• 📰 Jeffries' office has been contacted for comment, but a response is still pending.