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A Syracuse man, Matthew Greene, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, has pleaded guilty to a separate gun charge. Greene, a former member of the Proud Boys, admitted to fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon in Onondaga County Court on Tuesday (March 4).
In 2021, Greene had pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the Capitol breach, including conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding. However, he was pardoned by President Trump in January, along with other participants in the January 6 events. Despite the pardon, Greene faced local charges after a raid on his home by the FBI uncovered an assault rifle he was not legally allowed to possess.
According to CNY Central, Greene's guilty plea resulted in a sentence of one year of conditional discharge, meaning he will avoid jail time if he stays out of further legal trouble. Greene's attorney emphasized that during the Capitol events, Greene did not harm any officers or damage property.
The case was delayed while Greene dealt with his federal charges, which concluded with the presidential pardon. As reported by Yahoo News, Greene is a combat veteran who was honorably discharged.