Ex-police chief sentenced to 11 years for Jan. 6 Capitol riot involvement

Alan Hostetter, a former police chief and yoga instructor, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Hostetter was convicted of conspiring to obstruct Congress' certification of the 2020 presidential election results. While he joined the mob on the Capitol steps, he did not enter the building or assault police officers. Hostetter denied wrongdoing and claimed the riot was a "false flag" attack. Prosecutors argued for a harsh sentence due to his violent rhetoric and planning.