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Trump pardons Roger Stone, who later organizes security for Jan. 6 events
President Donald Trump pardons Roger Stone on Dec. 23, 2020. Stone had been convicted of witness tampering, making false statements to Congress, and obstruction in connection with the Mueller investigation. After the pardon, Stone records a video for the "Stop the Steal Security Project" to raise funds for staging, transportation, and security for January 6 events. Stone employs Oath Keepers as personal security on Jan. 5.