Emily Hernandez, who was previously pardoned for her involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a tragic incident where she drove drunk on the wrong side of a highway, resulting in a head-on collision that killed a mother of two, Ashley Lynn. During the sentencing, Hernandez described her actions on January 6 as ‘ungodly,’ stating, ‘What I did was ungodly, and it was not justified.’ Despite being granted clemency by former President Donald Trump, Hernandez’s recent actions have led to significant legal repercussions. The crash, which occurred in October 2021, highlighted severe issues regarding driving under the influence, with Hernandez’s blood alcohol content being 0.18, significantly above the legal limit of 0.08. The victim, Ashley Lynn, was a 38-year-old mother who had just left her job at a local diner when the accident occurred. Hernandez’s sentencing was handed down by Circuit Judge John C. King, who emphasized the gravity of her actions, saying, ‘This was no ordinary driving incident. This was reckless and resulted in the loss of a precious life.’ Hernandez will also face an additional five years of supervised probation following her prison term. The community continues to process the loss and the implications of Hernandez’s actions from her past and present.
Emily Hernandez Pardoned for Capitol Riot; Sentenced to 10 Years for Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
