Most January 6 Defendants Free Pending Trial; Hostage Claim Draws Backlash
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Most Jan. 6 defendants have been released pending trial, especially those charged with lesser offenses; those incarcerated generally pleaded or were found guilty, or were deemed threats.
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Trump and Stefanik recently referred to jailed Jan. 6 defendants as "hostages," drawing backlash from relatives of actual Hamas hostages.
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In contrast to real hostages, jailed Jan. 6 defendants had due process and were jailed by judges after assessing evidence.
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Over 700 Jan. 6 defendants have admitted guilt; some got probation, others years in prison, depending on offenses.
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Pretrial detainees tend to face substantial evidence against them and get credit for time served when eventually sentenced.