A POLITICO analysis of the Capitol riot-related cases shows that almost a quarter of the more than 230 defendants formally and publicly charged so far face only misdemeanors. Dozens of those arrested are awaiting formal charges, even as new cases are being unsealed nearly every day.
Many Capitol Rioters Won’t Go To Jail
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In a major blow to the narrative of the left and mainstream media, many capitol rioters are unlikely to serve jail time.
Americans outraged by the storming of Capitol Hill are in for a jarring reality check: Many of those who invaded the halls of Congress on Jan. 6 are likely to get little or no jail time.
While public and media attention in recent weeks has been focused on high-profile conspiracy cases against right-wing, paramilitary groups like the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys, the most urgent decisions for prosecutors involve resolving scores of lower-level cases that have clogged D.C.’s federal district court.
In recent days, judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys have all indicated that they expect few of these “MAGA tourists” to face harsh sentences.
The actions of many of the rioters are nothing more than trespassing according to the Politico article.
Some of the rioters will be cutting deals for smaller sentences which is going to be tough for the Biden Administration to explain after the narrative they have pushed regarding what happened on January 6th.
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