On Tuesday, a federal judge sentenced a man who was involved in the January 6th Capitol riot to 10 years in prison. The man, Christopher Grider, had skipped his earlier sentencing hearing and was apprehended by the FBI in April.
Grider, a resident of Texas, was one of the hundreds of people who stormed the Capitol building on January 6th. He was charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, destruction of government property, and entering a restricted building.
Grider was initially scheduled to appear in court in February for his sentencing hearing. However, he failed to appear and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was eventually apprehended by the FBI in April and brought back to Washington, D.C. to face his charges.
At his sentencing hearing, Grider apologized for his actions and expressed remorse for his involvement in the riot. He also asked for leniency from the judge, citing his lack of criminal history and his young age.
However, the judge was not swayed by Grider’s pleas and sentenced him to 10 years in prison. The judge noted that Grider’s actions were a direct attack on the democratic process and that his actions could have had serious consequences.
Grider is one of many people who have been sentenced for their involvement in the Capitol riot. The FBI has arrested more than 400 people in connection with the riot and more arrests are expected in the coming weeks.
The 10-year sentence handed down to Grider serves as a reminder that those who participated in the Capitol riot will be held accountable for their actions. It is a stark reminder that the rule of law must be respected and that those who break the law will face serious consequences.