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The Boston Globe
Pentagon appoints convicted Jan. 6 rioter to counterterrorism role
A convicted January 6 rioter who expressed regret for his involvement has been hired by the U.S. Defense Department to work in a sensitive Pentagon office focused on classified military operations. The appointment has raised internal concerns about trust and security, given his background and previous misdemeanor conviction related to the Capitol attack. Irizarry, who was pardoned by President Trump, attended the riot after participating in a rally, entered the Capitol illegally, and later apologized for his actions. Despite his criminal record, he was reinstated at The Citadel and now holds a role in the Pentagon's Special Operations office, prompting scrutiny from some officials over his suitability for such a role.
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