Capitol Riot Leader Sentenced to Record Prison Term

Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington state man, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for leading a mob's attack on police officers at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. The judge described Johnatakis as a leader who orchestrated the assault, and he was convicted of felony charges including obstruction of Congress and assault. Despite his lack of remorse, Johnatakis asked the judge questions at his sentencing, displaying rhetoric inspired by the anti-government "sovereign citizen" movement. Over 800 individuals involved in the Capitol riot have been sentenced, with terms ranging from several days to 22 years.