Title: Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned by Trump Faces Prison Sentence for Child Pornography Possession The news of Daniel Tocci’s prison sentence has raised eyebrows across the nation as he was previously pardoned by former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots. However, it seems that justice is not yet served for all of Tocci’s actions. In a recent development, Tocci was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography. The case against Tocci came to light when authorities discovered more than 100,000 child sexual abuse images and videos on his laptop during the investigation into his involvement in the Capitol riots. The Justice Department announced that U.S. District Judge Mark G. Mastroianni of the District of Massachusetts sentenced Tocci after he pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. Interestingly, before being pardoned by Trump, Tocci was set to go on trial for his actions during the Capitol riots early last year. However, with Trump granting mass clemency to roughly 1,500 defendants tied to the attack on the Capitol, the case against Tocci was dismissed. In a sentencing memo in the child pornography case, federal prosecutors revealed that apart from the child sex abuse material found on his laptop, it also contained extremely disturbing images of violent acts and bestiality. Despite this horrifying discovery, Tocci’s attorney had initially argued for the dismissal of the child sexual abuse material case because “all the evidence” stemmed from the pardoned Jan. 6 case. However, after pleading guilty in September, Tocci’s attorney withdrew his motion to dismiss the case ahead of a plea hearing. The Justice Department did not respond to this motion before it was withdrawn by Tocci’s lawyer. This recent development raises questions about how evidence seized during Jan. 6 investigations can be used in other cases, especially when individuals involved have been pardoned or granted clemency. It also highlights the importance of thorough investigation and prosecution for all crimes committed, regardless of any previous actions that may have led to leniency from authorities. In conclusion, while Daniel Tocci’s case has garnered significant attention due to his prior involvement in the Capitol riots, it serves as a reminder that justice must be served for every crime committed. The fact that he was pardoned by Trump does not absolve him of other criminal activities, and this recent sentence demonstrates that no one is above the law.
Source: [Original Article](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/jan-6-rioter-pardoned-by-trump-sentenced-child-pornography-collection-rcna265963)
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