A man who was previously found guilty for his involvement in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol and later received a pardon from former President Donald Trump has been arrested again. This time, it’s in connection with alleged threats against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Christopher P. Moynihan, 34, is accused of sending a text message on October 17th that caused the recipient to fear that Moynihan was planning to murder or assassinate Hakeem Jeffries.
According to reports, one of the messages allegedly stated, “Hakeem Jeffries makes a speech in a few days in NYC I cannot allow this terrorist to live.” Another message reportedly said, “Even if I am hated, he must be eliminated. I will kill him for the future.”
Moynihan was arrested in Clinton, New York, and faces a felony charge of making a terroristic threat. He is expected to appear in court soon.
In response to the arrest, Jeffries expressed his gratitude to law enforcement for their quick action in apprehending a dangerous individual who made a credible death threat against him.
Jeffries also pointed out that Moynihan was among those who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6th and were later pardoned by Donald Trump. He added that since the pardon, many of these individuals have been accused of committing additional crimes.
Jeffries emphasized that threats of violence will not deter him from representing the American people.
Moynihan was previously sentenced to 21 months in prison for his role in the January 6th riots. He was seen on camera entering the Senate Gallery, going through senators’ desks, and taking pictures with his phone.
According to prosecutors, he said, “There’s got to be something in here we can f—ing use against these —-bags” and had to be forced from the chamber by police.
Moynihan isn’t the only person pardoned for their involvement in the January 6th attack to be arrested again. Daniel Charles Ball was arrested on weapons charges just a day after being pardoned, and Andrew Taake was arrested a week after being pardoned for allegedly soliciting a minor online.
