- A **court has granted permission** for a felony defendant linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration.
- This marks the **first instance** where such a request has been approved by the courts.
- **William Pope's** travel to Washington is allowed from **January 19-21**, as per U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras' order.
- The judge considered that Mr. Pope is **not charged with assault or vandalism**, despite objections from the **Department of Justice**.
- Trump is expected to be sworn in soon and has indicated plans to **pardon many Jan. 6 defendants**.
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