Ex-Boston Officer and NY Man Sentenced for Roles in Jan. 6 Riot
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Former Boston police officer Joseph Fisher was sentenced to 20 months in prison for assaulting a Capitol Police officer with a chair during the Jan. 6 riot. Fisher, who previously helped in the response to the Boston Marathon bombing, expressed deep remorse for his actions, calling them "an abomination." Federal prosecutors had sought a longer sentence, citing Fisher's role in aiding a rioter's escape. Fisher was identified by online "sedition hunters" and pleaded guilty to all charges.