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As of January 15, 2021, Angeli is legally represented by St. Louis attorney Albert Watkins, who had previously represented Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the couple involved in the St. Louis gun-toting controversy. In a written statement, Watkins argued that Angeli had no part in the violence, did not hide his identity, was unarmed, not destructive, and followed the instructions of law enforcement officials in a respectful fashion; and that Angeli was carrying a megaphone so his voice could be heard. Watkins also said in an interview with KSDK in St. Louis, "He is responsible for his actions. He regrets where he is today", and suggested that President Trump pardon Angeli before leaving office.
As of January 15, 2021, Angeli is legally represented by St. Louis attorney Albert Watkins, who had previously represented Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the couple involved in the St. Louis gun-toting controversy. In a written statement, Watkins argued that Angeli had no part in the violence, did not hide his identity, was unarmed, not destructive, and followed the instructions of law enforcement officials in a respectful fashion; and that Angeli was carrying a megaphone so his voice could be heard. Watkins also said in an interview with KSDK in St. Louis, "He is responsible for his actions. He regrets where he is today", and suggested that President Trump pardon Angeli before leaving office.


His attorney publicly called on President Trump to pardon his client, arguing that Angeli had been unarmed, not violent, and not destructive, and had been acting on the "invitation" of the president.
His attorney publicly called on President Trump to pardon his client, arguing that Angeli had been unarmed, not violent, and not destructive, and had been acting on the "invitation" of the president. Watkins also made a controversial statement describing Angeli and his fellow defendants as "short-bus"  people with "brain damage" and claimed that they were subject to "four-plus years of goddamn propaganda", facing criticism for offensive language.


Angeli made overtures for a presidential pardon from Trump through White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. After Angeli did not get a presidential pardon from Trump, his lawyer issued a statement saying, "He (Angeli) regrets very very much having not just been duped by the President, but by being in a position where he allowed that duping to put him in a position to make decisions he should not have made."
Angeli made overtures for a presidential pardon from Trump through White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. After Angeli did not get a presidential pardon from Trump, his lawyer issued a statement saying, "He (Angeli) regrets very very much having not just been duped by the President, but by being in a position where he allowed that duping to put him in a position to make decisions he should not have made."