A federal judge has rejected former President Donald Trump's effort to erase convictions related to the January 6 Capitol riot, emphasizing the importance of preserving historical accuracy.U.S.

District Judge Christopher Cooper, who previously sentenced Jenna Ryan for her role in the riot, denied her request to vacate her 2021 conviction after Trump's pardon.Ryan, a Dallas real estate agent, was sentenced to 60 days in prison for parading inside the Capitol, a misdemeanor charge.Trump pardoned her in 2025 as part of a mass clemency for January 6 defendants, but Cooper's ruling clarified that her conviction remains valid.

The judge detailed Ryan's actions on January 6, noting she watched the riot on TV, decided to join the crowd, and later celebrated the violence on social media.Cooper's decision underscores the legal and historical significance of the events, rejecting attempts to rewrite the narrative.

The ruling highlights the judiciary's role in maintaining factual records, even as political figures seek to reshape public perception of the incident.