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crime-and-justice1 year ago

Capitol Riot Leader Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison

Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington state man, was sentenced to over seven years in prison for leading a mob's attack on police officers at the US Capitol during the January 6 riot. Representing himself in court, he was convicted of felony charges and was described by the judge as a leader who orchestrated the assault. Johnatakis, who expressed rhetoric inspired by the anti-government "sovereign citizen" movement, used a megaphone to bark commands and direct the rioters. He was one of the first to chase police officers and was convicted of obstruction, assault, and civil disorder charges.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

Capitol rioter sentenced to over 7 years for leading attack on police

Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington state man, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his leadership role in orchestrating a mob's attack on police officers guarding the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot. Representing himself with an attorney on standby, Johnatakis, who expressed rhetoric inspired by the anti-government "sovereign citizen" movement, was convicted of felony charges and showed no sincere remorse or acceptance of responsibility for his crimes. The judge emphasized that there is no room for such political violence in the country and ordered the clerk of court's office to send copies of his prepared remarks to Johnatakis' supporters.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Capitol Riot Megaphone Leader Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison"

Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington state man, was sentenced to over seven years in prison for leading a mob's attack on police officers at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot. The judge described him as a leader who orchestrated the assault, and prosecutors recommended a nine-year prison sentence. Johnatakis, who represented himself, has expressed rhetoric inspired by the anti-government "sovereign citizen" movement and has shown no sincere remorse for his actions. He was convicted of felony charges and has been jailed since November 2023.