Calay News
According to local reports, a US District Court judge in the US District Court for the District of Columbia sentenced an assailant who used a taser to assault a police officer during the Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021, to more than 12 years in prison on Wednesday.
The individual in question, identified as Daniel Rodriguez, pleaded guilty in February to several felonies, including conspiracy, obstructing an official proceeding, tampering with court documents or proceedings, and inflicting bodily injury on officers using a deadly or dangerous weapon.
US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson imposed a 151-month prison sentence on Rodriguez, who is 40 years old. During the hearing, the judge described the defendant as a “one-man hate army.”
It is important to note that these events occurred during the riots on Capitol Hill, when a crowd of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the building with the aim of disrupting the certification of election results. The events of that day were widely condemned and have led to numerous investigations and prosecutions.
The sentence imposed on Rodriguez reflects the seriousness of his actions and sends a clear message about the consequences of engaging in violent and dangerous acts. The case also highlights ongoing efforts to hold accountable those who were involved in the Capitol riots and ensure law enforcement.
As court proceedings related to the Capitol riots unfold, it is expected that there will be more convictions and legal consequences for those involved in the acts of violence and disorderly conduct that occurred on that historic date.
