After Matthew Huttle Demise, Ex-Basketball Player Warns Of Unfair Treatment For Pardoned J6 Rioters, Calls for Body Cam Release

Matthew Huttle’s death has triggered a range of responses, with some seeing it as “karma” for his involvement in the Capitol riot. In contrast, others worry that pardoned individuals from the riot may now be unfairly targeted.

An Indiana man, Matthew Huttle, was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop on Sunday.

Huttle, 42, from Hobart, had recently received a pardon from President Donald Trump for a misdemeanor related to the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot.

According to authorities, a confrontation occurred between Huttle and the deputy during the stop, which led to the deputy firing his weapon.

Eventually, Huttle was fatally shot. It was also reported that he had a firearm in his possession at the time.

The Indiana State Police are investigating the incident, but details about why the traffic stop happened or what caused the altercation have not been released.

Divided Thoughts On The Demise Of Matthew Huttle: One Says Its Karma, Other Demands For Body Camera

In 2023, Matthew Huttle received a six-month sentence after admitting to unlawfully entering the U.S. Capitol.

He traveled to Washington, D.C., with his uncle to attend the January 6th rally to support Donald Trump.

While inside the Capitol for about 16 minutes, he recorded video footage of the event.

His lawyer, Andrew Hemmer, clarified in a court filing that Huttle wasn’t motivated by political beliefs.

According to Hemmer, Huttle attended the rally simply because he saw it as a historic occasion and had nothing else going on after serving time for a previous driving violation.

Sheriff Patrick Williamson has called for the Indiana State Police to investigate the details of the incident.

Following department protocol, the deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave.

In his statement, Sheriff Williamson extended his condolences to Mr. Huttle’s family, acknowledging the pain that comes with any loss of life.

He also mentioned that the identity of the deputy would be disclosed once State Police detectives give their approval.

While the investigation into Matthew Huttle’s death is still underway, people are turning their attention to sports, like expressing mixed feelings about the Chiefs going to the Super Bowl.

Also, they claim that Huttle got what he deserved, calling it “karma” for his involvement in the Capitol riot.

After all, his ex-girlfriend has come forward, labeling him an abuser.

She revealed that he had been abusive toward her and their children, even making threats to kill.

Former Basketball College Player Is Skeptical To Trust About The Actions Of The Police Regarding The Capitol Riot

On the other hand, others are worried that individuals who were pardoned for their actions related to the Capitol riot might now be targeted or treated unfairly by law enforcement.

There is a demand for the body cam footage for transparency, asking for the release of any footage from the deputy’s body camera to understand better what happened during the traffic stop that led to Huttle’s death.

The deceased is Matthew Huttle of Hobart. I back the blue in general, don't trust anything L.E. does pertaining to J6. https://t.co/4nCMfHDv3b

— Indiana Save Women's Sports! (@boolou2020) January 27, 2025

The Twitter user “Indiana Save Women’s Sports” (Former college basketball player) also tweeted that they generally support the police.

Still, they don’t trust how law enforcement has handled anything related to the January 6th events, being skeptical about the actions of the police about the Capitol riot.

Additional Information

• Dale Huttle, Matthew Huttle’s uncle, pleaded guilty to more serious charges and was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for assaulting law enforcement with a weapon.
• Matthew Huttle was released from prison on July 17, 2024, after serving a six-month sentence and was under supervised release.
• Following his pardon, Dale Huttle was released on January 20, 2025.