Capitol Riot Leader Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison

Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington state man, was sentenced to over seven years in prison for leading a mob's attack on police officers at the US Capitol during the January 6 riot. Representing himself in court, he was convicted of felony charges and was described by the judge as a leader who orchestrated the assault. Johnatakis, who expressed rhetoric inspired by the anti-government "sovereign citizen" movement, used a megaphone to bark commands and direct the rioters. He was one of the first to chase police officers and was convicted of obstruction, assault, and civil disorder charges.