John Emanuel Banuelos, known for his involvement in the Capitol riot, has been arrested on serious charges of kidnapping and sexual assault in Utah. This follows a past where he was granted clemency by President Trump for his role in the January 6 events.

Banuelos, aged 40, was detained in Illinois last month based on a warrant from Salt Lake County, Utah. Currently held in Cook County, authorities have yet to clarify if he has legal representation. His past includes a dramatic Capitol siege, where he scaled scaffolding and fired a gun.

Following the Presidential pardon from Trump, which cleared the records of those involved in the riot, Banuelos now confronts grave charges linked to a 2018 incident. The allegations, supported by DNA evidence, paint a picture of violence and assault, cha

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