"Jan. 6 Defendant Convicted of Instigating Capitol Breach and Assault"

Ryan Samsel, a key figure in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, has been convicted of multiple felonies, including assaulting a Capitol Police officer. Along with four codefendants, he was found guilty of participating in civil disorder and assaulting police officers. The defendants are due to be sentenced in June, and prosecutors are expected to seek lengthy prison terms. However, the verdict was mixed as some charges related to trespassing and disorderly conduct were rejected. Samsel's actions, including encounters with Proud Boys leaders and conflicting statements to investigators, have been closely scrutinized in the investigation.