First Jan. 6 Defendants Receive Restitution Refunds
In a precedent-setting move, federal courts have begun ordering the return of restitution payments to January 6 defendants whose convictions were vacated following presidential pardons. On August 29, 2025, U.S. District Judge John Bates authorized a $2,270 refund to Yvonne St. Cyr, a prominent January 6 defendant. St. Cyr had been convicted of obstructing law enforcement but was … Read more