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"Judge Sentences Jan. 6 Riot Leader to Over 7 Years for Assault on Officers"

Taylor James Johnatakis, a "sovereign citizen," was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for leading an assault on officers during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Representing himself at trial, he showed a lack of remorse and continued to advance sovereign citizen arguments. Federal prosecutors sought nine years, highlighting his role in organizing the rioters and coordinating a violent assault on police officers. More than 1,350 people have been charged in connection with the attack, with over 950 defendants convicted and around 500 sentenced to incarceration.

via NBC News|

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crime-and-justice1 year ago•1 min saved

"Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's Response to Assault on NYPD Officers and Release of Suspects"

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg will present evidence to a grand jury following the assault on two NYPD officers in Times Square, with 14 people, believed to be asylum seekers, involved in the attack. Six have been arrested and charged, prompting concern from the New York Immigration Coalition about the perception of the asylum-seeking population. The city's data shows a decrease in the number of migrants in its care, indicating a faster rate of departure than arrival.

via WABC-TV|

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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Florida Men Sentenced for Capitol Riot Involvement: Jail Time and Prison Sentences Handed Down

Michael Steven Perkins, a Florida man, has been sentenced to four years in prison for using a flagpole to attack officers defending the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot. His co-defendant, Joshua Christopher Doolin, received one year and six months. Both were convicted of various charges, including felony civil disorder and entering a restricted building. Perkins was separately convicted of assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon. Three other co-defendants have been arrested, while one remains at large. Over 1,100 people have been arrested in connection with the Capitol breach, with more than 350 charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement.

via ABC News|

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