Pardoned Jan. 6 participant arrested on new threats against federal judges

The Guardian reported that Cleveland Meredith, a man who received a pardon from former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was arrested on Monday on new federal charges. According to the outlet, Meredith, a North Carolina resident, posted a message on Facebook in April that read: “ALL J6 Federal JUDGES will be EXECUTED!”

The post allegedly threatened the judges presiding over cases stemming from the Capitol riot, including those involving Meredith himself. The new indictment adds to earlier accusations that Meredith had previously threatened then‑House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Authorities say the latest charges relate to his alleged call to kill the judges handling the 2021 trial proceedings. The arrest follows the earlier pardon, which had cleared him of prior convictions linked to the Jan. 6 events.

Why it matters

The case shows that individuals pardoned for Jan. 6 involvement can still face serious legal repercussions for subsequent threats, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence against the judiciary.

Key details

Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

3 Nov 2026, 23:15 IST

Key names

Pardoned January, Cleveland Meredith, US Capitol, Donald Trump

Section

World

Figure cited

Cleveland Meredith, from North Carolina, was arrested on Monday over a Facebook post in April that allegedly read: “ALL J6 Federal JUDGES will be EXECUTED!” (The Guardian)

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• The GuardianPardoned January 6 participant charged over alleged threats to kill federal judges 3 Nov, 23:15

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