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"Former Republican Candidate Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officer in Capitol Riot"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US

Former Republican legislative candidate Matthew Brackley pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6 Capitol insurrection, where he entered the building and pushed past police officers. He will be sentenced in May and faces a maximum penalty of eight years in prison. Brackley's defense lawyer stated that his client has accepted full responsibility for his actions, which he deeply regrets. The violent storming of the Capitol delayed the certification of Joe Biden's victory and led to several deaths among police, with former President Trump facing a related federal criminal case.

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"Three Years Post-Jan. 6 Riot: Arrests Continue, Mysteries Linger, and Justice Pursues"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Columbus Dispatch

Three years after the January 6 Capitol insurrection, the number of Ohio residents charged has reached at least 64, with new arrests still being made. Among those charged are individuals involved in violent confrontations with police and members of extremist groups. While some Ohioans have been sentenced to probation or short prison terms, others are still awaiting trial or sentencing. The cases reflect a range of charges from obstruction of an official proceeding to assaulting officers, with the legal outcomes varying significantly among the defendants.

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