Iowan Plans to Join $50B Suit After Trump Pardon
One of the ten Iowans who was pardoned by President Trump this week for actions during the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol says he plans to join a massive lawsuit in response to his arrest. Kenny Rader of Sioux City says it will be a $50-billion class-action case against the U.S. Department of Justice.
Rader expressed his intentions to seek significant compensation, stating, “I’m not gonna settle for anything under seven digits. I want to be compensated because I went through some hell.” This move comes after Rader was sentenced to 90 days in prison, plus three years of probation, for pleading guilty to illegally entering the Capitol.
Rader’s Perspective on the Pardon and Lawsuit
Despite receiving a presidential pardon, Rader maintains that the pardon did not change much for him personally. He stated, “I’ve already served my time and my case is resolved, but to see all the other guys, you know, I stayed up pretty late watching them walk out in droves, and that’s what I was really happy for.”
Rader adamantly claims innocence in his actions on January 6th, asserting, “I walked in, picked up some glass, and walked out. So I was definitely, in my opinion, wrongfully charged and convicted and sent to prison for no crime.”
Other Iowans Pardoned by Trump
Apart from Rader, some of the other Iowans pardoned by Trump included 44-year-old Doug Jensen of Des Moines, who was convicted of leading a mob through the Capitol, and Kyle Young of Redfield, who faced accusations of assaulting a police officer guarding the building.
In light of these developments, Rader’s decision to join the $50-billion lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice signals a growing wave of legal challenges stemming from the events of January 6th, 2021. As the legal battle unfolds, the implications of these lawsuits on the justice system and the individuals involved will continue to shape the narrative surrounding the Capitol attack aftermath.
