The prosecution of January 6th Capitol attack defendants largely concluded with the dismissal of remaining indictments against Oath Keepers members. President Trump's actions have significantly impacted these legal consequences and influenced the historical narrative of the event. Judges recently closed the final cases against leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. Despite the dismissals, judges acknowledged the gravity of January 6th as an attack on the peaceful transfer of power. The end of these prosecutions marks the closing of a chapter on holding individuals accountable for that day. However, the legal proceedings have created a valuable historical record of the events and their causes. Some former prosecutors view this record as a crucial counterpoint to attempts to erase history. Notably, members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers had previously been found guilty of seditious conspiracy. Sentences for leaders like Henry "Enrique" Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes were significant but later impacted by pardons and commutations. The shift in approach to January 6th cases under the current administration is a stark contrast to previous ones.