"Jan. 6 'Zip-Tie Guy' and Mother Sentenced to Prison for Capitol Riot Involvement"
Eric Munchel, known as the "zip-tie guy" from the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison. Munchel and his mother, Lisa Marie Eisenhart, were seen carrying plastic zip tie-style handcuffs during the breach. Munchel received a 57-month prison sentence, followed by three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution. Eisenhart was sentenced to 30 months in prison. The defendants' actions indicated their intention to take senators hostage, but luckily, all had already evacuated. Over 1,100 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol riot.