Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned by Trump Now Jailed Again on New Violent Charges

Ryan Taylor Nichols, a 35-year-old man from Diana, Texas, who was convicted for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, is once again in custody. According to Harrison County jail records, Nichols was booked on May 10 on charges of deadly conduct and harassment stemming from incidents in Panola County. His bond for the harassment charge was set at $3,000, while details about bond for the deadly conduct charge remain unavailable.

Nichols had previously made headlines after President Donald Trump issued him a pardon in January 2025, part of a controversial wave of pardons granted to January 6 rioters. At the time, Nichols spoke publicly about rebuilding his life post-pardon, emphasizing faith and family as his focus moving forward.

The new charges against Nichols come amid growing concerns that Trump’s pardon power has been abused to shield violent offenders and political loyalists rather than uphold justice. Nichols’ return to jail on serious charges of deadly conduct and harassment highlights the dangers of excusing criminal behavior tied to the Capitol insurrection.

No further information about the circumstances of Nichols’ latest arrest has been released, and authorities have yet to provide additional details. CBS19 has reached out for comment.

This case is a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by January 6 rioters who remain unrepentant and emboldened. Trump’s pardons have not only undermined accountability for the Capitol attack but appear to have facilitated further lawlessness, putting communities at risk. We will continue to monitor this story as it develops.