First prison sentence for capitol seizure handed out in the United States

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Participant in the storming of the Capitol

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The first guilty prison sentence was handed down against rioters in Washington in January this year.

In the United States, a court sentenced to 8 months in prison a Florida resident who took part in the seizure of the Capitol building by supporters of Donald Trump in January this year. It is reported by Associated Press.

This is the first conviction in prison against participants in the riots in Washington in January this year.

Participant in the riots Paul Allard Hodgkins pleaded guilty and said he was ashamed of his actions. The prosecutor’s office requested 18 months for the accused.

It is noted that in the future other courts can be guided by this verdict when making decisions on hundreds of other participants in the riots.

Recall supporters of Donald Trump on January 6, 2021 stormed the Congress building in Washington. The riots killed five people.

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