# 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.
- Title: Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter dodges jail after gun threat | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Law & Crime — https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/pardoned-jan-6-rioter-dodges-jail-yet-again-after-allegedly-using-gun-to-threaten-churchgoer-holding-bible-and-putting-his-kid-in-car
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ryan Nichols, a Texas man pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol attack, dodges jail by accepting plea deal for gun threat against churchgoer.