Christopher P. Moynihan, a 35-year-old who previously received a presidential pardon for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, has pleaded guilty to threatening House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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- The Threat: In October 2025, Moynihan sent a series of menacing text messages claiming Jeffries “must be eliminated” and that he could not allow the congressman to live.
- The Conviction: On February 5, 2026, Moynihan pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge in Clinton, New York.
- The Penalty: He was sentenced to three years of probation.
A History of Legal Troubles
Moynihan’s legal history has become a flashpoint for debate regarding political pardons:
- Original Crime: Convicted for his role in the 2021 Capitol riot, where he famously rifled through desks in the Senate chamber.
- The Pardon: He was granted a full pardon in January 2025, which vacated his original 21-month prison sentence.
- The New Offense: This latest guilty plea comes just over a year after his release, fueling concerns from critics like Jeffries about the impact of blanket pardons on public safety.
“Threats against elected officials are not political speech; they are criminal acts.” — Anthony Parisi, Dutchess County District Attorney
