Folks, I’m sipping my coffee and reading about the latest development in the January 6th saga, and I have to say, it’s a doozy. Prosecutors are saying that a now-pardoned defendant, Felicia Konold, doesn’t get her $2000 restitution money back because she never appealed her conviction. I mean, you’d think that after being pardoned, she’d be entitled to get her money back, but I guess not. The Justice Department is taking a pretty narrow approach to who gets a refund and who doesn’t, and it seems like Konold doesn’t make the cut.
It’s all because of the $1.776 billion fund that was set up to pay perceived victims of government lawfare, which was later scrapped after lawmakers raised a fuss about it potentially being used to pay those who attacked the Capitol. I can see why they’d be concerned – it does seem a bit weird to pay people who were involved in the attack. The fund was part of a settlement between the IRS and President Donald Trump over his leaked tax information in 2020, and it was announced earlier this year that the Justice Department would establish the fund for those alleged victims of weaponized prosecutions in the past.
Now, Konold, who pleaded guilty to obstructing law enforcement during the attack, is trying to get her restitution money back, but prosecutors are saying no dice. They’re arguing that since her conviction was final at the time of the pardon, she’s not eligible for a refund. It’s a bit of a technicality, but I suppose it makes sense. Other participants in the attack who appealed their conviction have been given the Justice Department’s blessing to dismiss the restitution payments, so it seems like the key factor here is whether or not an appeal was pending at the time of the pardon.
The Appeals Court in DC is currently weighing the issue, and it’ll be interesting to see how they rule. In the meantime, I’m just going to sit back, sip my coffee, and enjoy the show. It’s always entertaining to watch the legal wrangling that goes on in cases like this. And who knows, maybe someday we’ll get to the bottom of it all and figure out who gets what, and why.
As I’m reading through this article, I’m struck by the complexity of it all. The Justice Department’s approach to restitution payments seems to be all over the map, and it’s hard to keep track of who’s eligible and who’s not. But I suppose that’s just the nature of the beast when you’re dealing with something as complicated as this. Somewhere in the Justice Department, there’s a team of lawyers pouring over the details, trying to make sense of it all.
In any case, it’s clear that the January 6th saga is far from over. There are still plenty of loose ends to tie up, and it’ll be interesting to see how it all plays out. For now, I’m just going to keep on reading, and try to stay awake – this coffee is only so strong, after all.
In conclusion, the story of Felicia Konold and her restitution money is just one small part of the larger January 6th saga. It’s a complex and convoluted tale, full of twists and turns, and it’s hard to keep track of who’s who and what’s what. But one thing’s for sure – it’s been a wild ride, and it’s not over yet. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show – it’s going to be a long and entertaining ride. And who knows, maybe someday we’ll even get to the bottom of it all – but I wouldn’t hold my breath if I were you. 😊
Armchair patriot. Believes in the free market, cold beer, and that there’s always a guy named George behind every CNN segment.
Former remote-throwing champion turned #1 couch commentator on liberal panic in the media. Born in Texas (or so his mug says), he earned a degree in Fake Newsology & Beer Philosophy from YouTube University.
