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Michael Daniele

Pardoned January 6 defendant

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Michael Daniele of Holmdel, New Jersey wore a New Jersey State Police badge for 26 years before he ever walked toward the Capitol on January 6. FACT: Daniele retired from the New Jersey State Police in 2013 after a 26 year career. FACT: On January 6, 2021, he entered the Capitol through the Senate Wing doors and stayed roughly six minutes. THEIR ACCOUNT: He has said he went inside looking for a restroom. Here is what the record actually found, not the headline. FACT: In June 2024, after a bench trial, the judge acquitted Michael Daniele of both felony counts of interfering with police during a civil disorder. He was convicted only of misdemeanors: entering a restricted building, disorderly conduct, and parading. No assault charge. No weapon charge. No felony conviction. THEIR ACCOUNT: His attorney, Stuart Kaplan, told the court Daniele "did not engage in any violent or crazy protesting. He was a spectator." At sentencing Kaplan added, "I think he's got more credits than debits." FACT: On October 4, 2024, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta rejected the prosecution's request for 11 months in custody and sentenced Daniele to two years of probation, 30 days of home confinement, and a $2,500 fine. No prison time. FACT: The judge told him directly he was not responsible for the assaults or the property damage that happened that day. THEIR ACCOUNT, Daniele to the court: "My family has been through hell. I would never do anything like this again." WHERE THINGS STAND: FACT: On January 20, 2025, President Trump granted clemency covering the January 6 prosecutions. Twenty six years on the job. Acquitted of every felony the government brought. Probation, not prison. That is the record on Michael Daniele. CASE RECORD Name: Michael Daniele, Holmdel, New Jersey Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Judge Amit Mehta Verdict: bench trial, June 2024. Acquitted of two felony civil disorder counts; convicted of misdemeanors. Sentenced: October 4, 2024, two years probation, 30 days home confinement, $2,500 fine. Status: covered by the January 20, 2025 clemency proclamation. Case number: NEEDS AUTHENTICATION, not yet confirmed against the docket. This profile is unclaimed. If this is you, or your family, claiming it is free, forever.