The top federal prosecutor for Washington, D.C., emphasized that pardoning rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol four years ago cannot erase the truth about the events of that day. U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves, who led the largest investigation in Justice Department history, oversaw hundreds of cases against individuals involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.
Graves highlighted that the rule of law has been vindicated through these prosecutions, and no one can diminish the accountability that has been imposed. He noted that even if pardons were issued, the public record of the events of January 6th would remain accessible for those seeking the facts.
