List of Felons Accused of Reoffending After Donald Trump Pardons

At least 20 individuals who received pardons or clemency from President Donald Trump have been charged with new crimes, according to a study by Lawfare. One such case involves Jon Donyae Ponder, a three-time felon who led a prisoner reentry program in Las Vegas. Ponder, 60, was arrested on Tuesday for sexual assault-related charges, including sexual assault, unauthorized custodial contact, attempted coercion, and several gross misdemeanors. He remains in custody pending his initial court appearance on Thursday.

Notable among the list is Johnson, a January 6 rioter who was pardoned in 2025 and subsequently convicted of child molestation in February 2026, leading to a life sentence. Alam, another January 6 rioter who received a pardon, was arrested months later for home invasion and later convicted of grand larceny and burglary. Nichols, pardoned for his role in the Capitol riot, was charged with deadly conduct and harassment after allegedly threatening someone with a gun outside a church.