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Christian Matthew Manley

Pardoned January 6 defendant

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Christian Matthew Manley — Elkmont, Alabama. United States Marine. Before January 6 ever entered his story, Christian wore the uniform. FACT: Christian is a former United States Marine who served four years, born and raised in Alabama, last stationed at Fort Walton Beach, Florida (which is why some early headlines called him a "Florida man"). He was 26. He served his country before any of this. THEIR ACCOUNT: Supporters and his own advocates say he traveled to Washington alone to peacefully make his voice heard. FACT (court record): Christian pleaded guilty to assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers using a dangerous weapon. He was sentenced to 50 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and $2,000 restitution. The prosecution described him spraying and throwing canisters and a metal rod at officers at the Lower West Terrace. Charges are charges; the plea is the plea. FACT: On January 20, 2025, President Trump granted clemency to January 6 defendants. A Marine who gave four years to this country. That service is real, it is his, and it belongs on this page. THE CASE RECORD Name: Christian Matthew Manley Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Case: 1:21-cr-691 Arrested: October 2021, in Anchorage, Alaska Disposition: Pleaded guilty December 7, 2022; sentenced to 50 months, 36 months supervised release, $2,000 restitution. Clemency granted January 20, 2025. This profile is unclaimed. If this is you — or your family — claiming it is free, forever.