Capitol Rioter Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Jan. 6 Attack

Matthew Krol, a 65-year-old man from Michigan, has been sentenced to four years, three months in federal prison for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. Krol pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the attack. The judge noted Krol's history of aiding humanitarian causes but also expressed concern that he could be influenced to engage in future political violence. Krol apologized for his actions and expressed remorse during the sentencing hearing. He will also pay restitution and serve three years of supervised release after his prison term.