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crime1 year ago•4 min saved

New Jersey Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

New Jersey electrician Christopher Joseph Quaglin was sentenced to 12 years in prison for repeatedly attacking police officers during the January 6 Capitol riot. Quaglin insulted U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, who called him "a menace to our society." Quaglin's actions included choking, tackling, and using stolen police equipment against officers. He was convicted of 14 counts and is among the longest sentences given in Capitol riot cases.

via WPVI-TV|

#capitol-riot #christopher-quaglin #crime

crime-and-justice1 year ago•1 min saved

"Capitol Riot Leader Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison for Attacking Police"

Taylor James Johnatakis, a Washington state man, was sentenced to over 7 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, where he led rioters in attacking the police line outside the Capitol. Convicted on seven charges, including obstruction of an official proceeding and assaulting police officers, Johnatakis represented himself during the trial and frustrated the judge with his erratic behavior. The judge emphasized that Johnatakis' actions were not protected by the First Amendment and expressed the community's moral disapproval of his conduct, stating that he was a leader in the angry mob and did not show true remorse.

via ABC News|

#capitol-riot #crime-and-justice #jan-6

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Nigerian Afrobeat Star Seun Kuti Arrested for Alleged Police Assault.

Nigerian musician Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer in Lagos. The arrest came after a viral video showed him shouting and apparently pushing and hitting a policeman. Kuti turned himself in early on Monday and has been placed under arrest. The police said acts of contempt and disdain “for symbols of authority will not be tolerated while offenders of such hideous crimes will be surely brought to book”.

via Al Jazeera English|

#arrest #crime #fela-kuti

crime2 years ago•6 min saved

Romance Novel Model Sentenced to 3 Years for Jan. 6 Attack on Police

Logan Barnhart, a Michigan pipelayer who modeled for romance novels, has been sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting police during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Barnhart dragged an officer into the crowd of rioters and later swung a flagpole at officers. He pleaded guilty to assaulting the officer with a dangerous weapon. The judge also ordered him to pay a fine and restitution and serve three years of supervised release after his prison term.

via CBS News|

#capitol-riot #crime #jan-6-attack