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News in English (USA) / 05.10.2024 / 06:00

Recent Sentences and Convictions for January 6 Capitol Breach Participants

Several individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot have recently received sentences for their actions. Two men were sentenced to prison for attacking officers during the riot, while a retired New Jersey State Police trooper who participated was given probation. In Virginia, a man was convicted for damaging a historic door, resulting in a felony charge. Other convictions include a Montgomery County man sentenced to 40 months and another man convicted related to his role in the insurrection, with the judge noting the 'Revolutionary Fervor' exhibited by participants. Additionally, a New Jersey man received a five-year sentence for assaulting law enforcement, with others also facing similar legal repercussions. Many defendants have expressed controversial views regarding their actions, with some claiming the charges were a 'badge of honor.'
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