Have you followed the story of Siaka Massaquoi? 👇
Siaka was detained at the airport with his pregnant wife in December 2023 and slapped with charges by the FBI because he entered the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The federal government decided to go ahead with prosecution despite the fact that Siaka is on video trying to get people to peacefully and orderly leave the Capitol.
Joe Biden's Department of Justice has charged me with 4 misdemeanors, including disorderly conduct, knowingly entering a restricted building — our own U.S. Capitol — and 'parading' in the Capitol ...
My arrest was the culmination of nearly 3 years of harassment by the federal government for my presence on January 6, 2021, inside a Capitol doorway for 71 seconds. And when asked by the police to leave, not only did I immediately comply, but gave that directive to others in the doorway.
His trial was set to begin today, January 21, and he had raised $210,000 for his defense.
Because Donald Trump pardoned him (and 1,500 other J6 prisoners) within hours of his inauguration, Siaka is now free.
You should still check him out in The Bee's scathing mockumentary, January 6: The Most Deadliest Day.
P.S. Now check out our latest video 👇
