
Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced to 8 Years Despite Pardon Plea
Zachary J. Alam, a participant in the January 6 Capitol riot, was sentenced to eight years in prison after demanding a full pardon. Alam was notably recorded smashing glass windows leading to the Speaker's Lobby, creating an entry point for Ashli Babbitt, who was subsequently shot by a Capitol Police officer.