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Pamela Anne Hemphill
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Convicted of
Pamela Anne Hemphill, who was 69 at the time and known as "MAGA Granny," flew to Washington on Jan. 5, 2021 to support efforts to overturn the 2020 election and, during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, pushed through police lines three times as the crowd grew more violent and encouraged fellow rioters to enter the Capitol. She pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building. She was sentenced to 60 days of incarceration, 36 months of probation, and $500 in restitution; she later publicly renounced her actions and refused the pardon President Trump later granted her, saying she pleaded guilty "because I was guilty."
Original sentence
The other charges are dismissed. On 5/24/2022, Hemphill was sentenced to 60 days of incarceration followed by 3 years of probation; special assessment of $10; restitution of $500.
Post-pardon activity
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Subsequent News Mentions(2)
Day 4· 23 January 2025
Pamela Hemphill, known as 'MAGA Granny,' refused to accept Trump's pardon for her January 6 involvement, insisting on taking responsibility for her actions.
Day 352· 6 January 2026
Pamela Hemphill spoke publicly about seeking forgiveness for her role in the January 6 Capitol attack, one year after refusing Trump's pardon.