Federal Appeals Court Orders New Sentence for Capitol Rioter

SOURCE news.yahoo.com
A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a new sentence for a retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, wearing combat gear. The court upheld Larry Brock's conviction but said a judge wrongly applied an enhancement that increased his prison sentence. The ruling could impact other Jan. 6 defendants' cases.

Key Points

  • The appeals court found that the sentencing enhancement applied to Brock was wrongly applied.
  • Brock's actions were deemed to interfere with the Electoral College vote-counting process but not the administration of justice.

Pros

  • The court upheld Larry Brock's conviction for his actions during the Capitol riot.
  • The ruling could lead to new sentences for other Jan. 6 defendants who were impacted by the same sentencing enhancement.

Cons

  • Larry Brock's sentence may be reduced on re-sentencing due to the misapplied enhancement.
  • The case highlights ongoing legal battles and controversies surrounding the Capitol riot cases.