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Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter dodges jail after gun threat
Ryan Nichols, a Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump, avoids jail after plea deal for gun threat incident.
In brief
Ryan Nichols, a Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump, avoids jail after plea deal for gun threat incident. Ryan Nichols, a Texas man pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol attack, dodges jail by accepting plea deal for gun threat against churchgoer. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Ryan Nichols
Ryan Nichols, 36, a Texas man pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol attack, accepted plea deal for harassment charge.
Plea deal terms
Nichols received 12 months probation and 96 hours community service after prosecutors dropped deadly conduct charge.
Deadly conduct charge
Prosecutors dropped deadly conduct charge after Nichols allegedly threatened churchgoer holding bible with gun.
Incident details
Nichols allegedly continued confronting victim as he put family in car, raised shirt to display firearm.
Sheriff's account
Sheriff said Nichols 'gripped' gun causing victim fear of serious injury, victim held bible and put kid in car.
Nichols' claims
Nichols claimed he changed after Capitol attack but sheriff says actions suggested otherwise.
Pardoned status
Nichols was among 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by Trump on Jan. 20, 2025.
Legal consequences
Nichols must pay $500 probated fine, no contact with victims, avoid alcohol and illegal substances.
Pardoned status
Nichols was pardoned by Trump on Jan. 20, 2025 after being convicted for Capitol attack.
Plea deal details
Nichols pled no contest to harassment charge related to social media incidents from March 18 to April 8.
Victim account
Victim said Nichols raised shirt to display gun, placed hand on grip, and asked him to leave.
Sheriff's statement
Sheriff Fletcher said Nichols 'did more than enough gesture to put you in fear of your life'.
Pardoned status
Nichols was already wanted on harassment warrant when arrested for gun threat incident.
Nichols' claims
Nichols claimed he was 'very sorry' for actions during Capitol attack and said 'do not let emotion override judgment'.
Plea deal terms
Nichols must complete 96 hours community service and pay $500 probated fine.
Pardoned status
Nichols was pardoned by Trump on Jan. 20, 2025 after being convicted for Capitol attack.
In short
Ryan Nichols, a Texas man pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol attack, dodges jail by accepting plea deal for gun threat against churchgoer.
