Summary

Matthew Huttle, a 42-year-old pardoned January 6 rioter, was fatally shot by an Indiana deputy during a traffic stop 6 days after Trump granted clemency to over 1,500 Capitol attackers.

Huttle, previously sentenced to six months in prison, was pulled over for driving 70mph (113km/h) in a 55mph zone and faced arrest as a habitual traffic offender.

According to newly released body camera footage, Huttle said “I’m shooting myself” before reaching for a loaded gun in his car, prompting the deputy to fire.

Prosecutors ruled the shooting “legally justified.” His death adds to mounting legal issues among pardoned rioters.

  • @credo
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    1 day ago

    Right, because that guy couldn’t have been lying about his intent as he reached for a weapon.

    • @FauxLiving
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      110 hours ago

      The cop was lying.

      When he said no, no, no, he meant yes, yes, yes

      /s