DOJ Proposes 20-Year Sentence for Convicted January 6 Riot Leader

The U.S. government is seeking a 20-year prison sentence for Ryan Samsel, a key figure in the January 6 Capitol riot who assaulted a police officer and engaged in violent acts. Samsel, who brandished a Trump flag as he led the mob, faces charges of civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding. The DOJ is pushing for a lengthy incarceration term of 240 months, citing the seriousness of Samsel’s actions and the impact of the riot on the Capitol.

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