Nearly 1,500 supporters of President-elect Donald Trump have been charged with federal crimes over the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill.

However, many of those supporters are now hoping that his election will lead to them getting a pardon. 

Trump pledges to "review the cases of every political prisoner"

That's according to The Hill, which cited a statement which the then-candidate made while speaking at a September rally in Wisconsin.

"The moment we win, we will rapidly review the cases of every political prisoner unjustly victimized by the Harris regime, and I will sign their pardons on Day 1," The Hill quoted him as saying.

Some of those individuals are being represented by Carmen Hernandez, a lawyer who has defended members of groups such as the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers.

"Every January 6 defendant is hoping and anxious for some relief from President Trump. I will be asking for pardons and commutations," she told the outlet.

Two defendants seek to have their sentencing delayed

The Hill noted that two January 6 defendants named Christopher Carnell and Jaimee Avery are asking for a delay in their sentencing ahead of a possible pardon.

Carnell was 18 years old at the time of his arrest and was found guilty on charges of disorderly conduct in a restricted building.

"Mr. Carnell is now awaiting further information from the Office of the President-elect regarding the timing and expected scope of clemency actions relevant to his case," defense lawyer Marina Medvin wrote in a brief.

Meanwhile, Avery is being represented by attorney Elizabeth Mullin, and she raised the prospect that Trump's new attorney general will drop many of the remaining January 6 cases or address them in "a very different manner."

"It would create a gross disparity for Ms. Avery to spend even a day in jail when the man who played a pivotal role in organizing and instigating the events of January 6 will now never face consequences for his role in it," Mullin said in reference to Trump.

Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years in federal prison

Meanwhile, the attorney who represents Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio said he is committed to pursuing "every possible avenue" to secure his client's release.

Tarrio was convicted of seditious conspiracy last year and sentenced to 22 years in federal prison, the harshest punishment that any January 6 defendant has received.

"We look forward to what the future holds, both in terms of the judicial process for our client and the broader political landscape under the new administration," Nayib Hassan said.