I will be seeking a pardon for Capt. Christopher Kuehne.
Christopher entered the Capitol Building on J6 with the goal of stopping people from destroying property inside. Videos show him cleaning trash off the floor. Capt. Kuehne stopped an individual from stealing an item, stopped people from breaking items, made people clean up trash, and stopped a man from smoking marijuana in one of the offices.
Christopher is a father and husband, a 100% disabled Marine veteran who served multiple tours of duty and received a Purple Heart, and a hardworking family man with a pristine work ethic who started working at the age of 13.
His first heroic moment was at the age of 9 when he saved his 2-year-old sister from a burning vehicle.
At the age of 19, Christopher Kuehne enlisted in the Marines.
While serving in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006, Christopher sustained serious injuries. An ISIS suicide bomber detonated himself 25 feet from Christopher, throwing Chris from his position and causing him to land on his head. He lost consciousness for approximately 20 minutes while he was medically evacuated. He had brain fluid in his right hemisphere and injuries to his ear, neck, nose, and ribs. One of Chris’ ribs had to be removed. The injuries were severe and extensive. But he miraculously recovered (although his life was forever changed with the medication and medical interventions that are constantly required to keep him going).
By the following year, he was hand-picked to lead Marine Corps Barracks 8th & I.
Christopher was honorably discharged after 20 years of service in 2013.
Capt. Kuhene's military awards include the Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal ("V"), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, ("V"), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), Combat Action Ribbon (Iraq), Navy Unit Commendation (4), Navy Meritorious Unit Commendations (2), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal (2), Iraq Campaign Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (Iraq), Global War on Terrorism Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal... etc. (It's a long list.)
He was sentenced to jail for a 75 day term, which he completed after 65 days with FSA credits (we thank Trump for the First Step Act sentence reduction opportunity). But when he first arrived, the jail failed to provide his medications and his medical devices to Christopher -- a reminder that this is a 100% disabled vet. I had to file an Emergency motion to vacate his sentence a week after he was taken into custody because I was afraid he wouldn't survive there. It took the efforts of his defense lawyer, the prosecutor, and a BOP lawyer, in addition to a significant amount of time, to get all of his medical needs met.
I have been representing him for almost 4 years. I can tell you first hand -- Christopher Kuehne has suffered enough.
President Trump will have the power to pardon Capt. Kuehne on January 20, 2025. I respectfully ask that he do so.
Christopher Kuehne is genuinely deserving of the use of the presidential pardon power.
Christopher entered the Capitol Building on J6 with the goal of stopping people from destroying property inside. Videos show him cleaning trash off the floor. Capt. Kuehne stopped an individual from stealing an item, stopped people from breaking items, made people clean up trash, and stopped a man from smoking marijuana in one of the offices.
Christopher is a father and husband, a 100% disabled Marine veteran who served multiple tours of duty and received a Purple Heart, and a hardworking family man with a pristine work ethic who started working at the age of 13.
His first heroic moment was at the age of 9 when he saved his 2-year-old sister from a burning vehicle.
At the age of 19, Christopher Kuehne enlisted in the Marines.
While serving in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006, Christopher sustained serious injuries. An ISIS suicide bomber detonated himself 25 feet from Christopher, throwing Chris from his position and causing him to land on his head. He lost consciousness for approximately 20 minutes while he was medically evacuated. He had brain fluid in his right hemisphere and injuries to his ear, neck, nose, and ribs. One of Chris’ ribs had to be removed. The injuries were severe and extensive. But he miraculously recovered (although his life was forever changed with the medication and medical interventions that are constantly required to keep him going).
By the following year, he was hand-picked to lead Marine Corps Barracks 8th & I.
Christopher was honorably discharged after 20 years of service in 2013.
Capt. Kuhene's military awards include the Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal ("V"), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, ("V"), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), Combat Action Ribbon (Iraq), Navy Unit Commendation (4), Navy Meritorious Unit Commendations (2), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal (2), Iraq Campaign Medal (2), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (Iraq), Global War on Terrorism Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal... etc. (It's a long list.)
He was sentenced to jail for a 75 day term, which he completed after 65 days with FSA credits (we thank Trump for the First Step Act sentence reduction opportunity). But when he first arrived, the jail failed to provide his medications and his medical devices to Christopher -- a reminder that this is a 100% disabled vet. I had to file an Emergency motion to vacate his sentence a week after he was taken into custody because I was afraid he wouldn't survive there. It took the efforts of his defense lawyer, the prosecutor, and a BOP lawyer, in addition to a significant amount of time, to get all of his medical needs met.
I have been representing him for almost 4 years. I can tell you first hand -- Christopher Kuehne has suffered enough.
President Trump will have the power to pardon Capt. Kuehne on January 20, 2025. I respectfully ask that he do so.
Christopher Kuehne is genuinely deserving of the use of the presidential pardon power.
For those asking about his case, it's summarized here: medvinlaw.com/christopher-ku…
Here are the videos of Christopher Kuehne, along with others, cleaning trash off the floor of the Capitol Building on January 6.
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