A New Jersey electrician who attacked police officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol siege was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He was convicted of multiple assaults on police and sentenced to one of the longest prison terms among Capitol riot cases.
Key Points
Defendant assaulted police officers during the Capitol siege
Prosecutors recommended a 14-year prison sentence
Defendant's actions were described as shocking and lawless
Pros
Justice served for violent actions during Capitol siege
Judge recognized the severity of the defendant's behavior
Cons
Defendant showed no remorse and pushed conspiracy theories
Received one of the longest prison sentences among Capitol riot cases