Judges hand down what could be the last punishments for the Jan. 6 riot before pardons from Trump

Federal Judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case condemned attempts to rewrite U.S. Capitol attack history while sentencing Jan. 6 rioters before potential pardons by the incoming Republican president-elect. She emphasized the seriousness of the events and the need for accountability, signaling a firm stance against efforts to distort the truth surrounding the violent insurrection. The judge’s statement serves as a reminder of the gravity of the Capitol attack and the importance of upholding justice in the face of attempts to rewrite or downplay its significance.

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