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How many Capitol rioters will be sentenced to more than 4 years by December 31, 2024?
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Michael Sparks Sentenced to 4.5 Years (53 Months) for Capitol Riot Breach
Aug 27, 2024, 05:54 PM
Michael Sparks, the first rioter to breach the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 4.5 years in federal prison. Sparks was convicted on multiple counts for his role in the attack. The Justice Department had sought a 57-month sentence, citing his early involvement and the aggressive nature of the riot. Sparks was part of a group that encountered U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, and some members of the group were armed. Sparks's sentence is equivalent to 53 months.
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