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David Mullsteff

Pardoned January 6 defendant

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David Mullsteff attended President Trump's rally at the Ellipse on January 6, 2021, before making his way to the Capitol. FACT: According to federal court records, Mullsteff witnessed broken windows and heard the commotion of the crowd, then continued to the Upper West Terrace and entered the Capitol through the breached Senate Wing door. He took photos and video inside. Mullsteff pleaded guilty pursuant to a plea agreement and was sentenced to 36 months of probation, including 60 days of home detention, a $5,000 fine, and $500 in restitution. On January 20, 2025, President Trump granted clemency covering the January 6 prosecutions. Case 1:24-cr-00330, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The docket, as recorded: Pleaded guilty pursuant to a plea agreement. Sentenced to 36 months of probation, 60 days of home detention, a $5,000 fine, and $500 restitution. This profile is unclaimed. If this is you — or your family — claiming it is free, forever.

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