Pardoned January 6 rioter now faces violent threat charges against Capitol police
Jake Lang, a participant in the January 6 Capitol riot, has been charged with making violent threats against a police officer. The case follows his pardon by former President Trump in early 2025. Now, he faces a new misdemeanour charge in D.C. Superior Court for his alleged statements.
Lang was detained before trial due to strong evidence and concerns over his willingness to use violence. His threats were directed at Metropolitan Police Commander Jason Bagshaw, whom he encountered at the Capitol's lower west tunnel on January 6, 2021.
Prosecutors claim Lang told Bagshaw he should be 'put down like a dead dog' and 'hung' in front of the Capitol. Another alleged threat included the words, 'Public execution is the only solution for animals like you.' These statements form the basis of the current charge.
Lang pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on March 11. A status hearing has been scheduled for March 24, and a judge has issued a stay-away order to keep him from contacting Bagshaw. His actions during the riot were widely documented, and he reportedly bragged about them on Instagram.
Despite his pardon from Trump earlier this year, Lang remains under legal scrutiny for his alleged threats.
The case against Lang highlights ongoing legal consequences for some January 6 participants, even after pardons. His next court appearance is set for March 24, where further details may emerge. The stay-away order remains in effect pending the outcome of the proceedings.
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