California Man Sentenced for Capitol Riot

California man sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. Prosecutors detailed his violent actions during the riot, including assaulting police officers with dangerous weapons.

California man's history of political violence and sentencing for attacking police during US Capitol riot

California man sentenced to 20 years in prison for repeatedly attacking police with flagpoles and other weapons during the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. David Nicholas Dempsey has a history of political violence and pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers with a dangerous weapon.