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Pardoned Capitol shooter back in handcuffs for alleged kidnapping and sexual assault

Ellsworth Toohey
Nov 11, 2025
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MAGA hero John Banuelos, of Summit, Illinois, was charged with firing a gun during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He was later pardoned by the president. (U.S. Attorney’s Office)

Meet John Banuelos, the only January 6th defendant who thought bringing a gun wasn’t enough — he had to fire it too.

As reported in CBS News, Banuelos now …

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