Man Previously Pardoned for Jan. 6th Charge Found Guilty of Simple Assault
In Washington, D.C., Bryan Betancur, who was previously pardoned for a Jan. 6th charge, has been found guilty of simple assault. The verdict was delivered by D.C. Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein following a day-long trial.

Washington, DC, August 12, 2026 —
WASHINGTON D.C. – Bryan Betancur has been found guilty of simple assault, according to a verdict delivered by D.C. Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein. The ruling came after a day-long trial.
Betancur had previously received a pardon for a charge related to the January 6th events.
The specifics of the simple assault charge and the details of the trial were not immediately available. The court’s decision marks a new legal development for Betancur following his prior pardon.
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