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In reply to the discussion: 2 men who pepper-sprayed officers at the Capitol riot last year wept as a judge sentenced them to [View all]Higherarky
(637 posts)47. Here's a few links to get you started, sweetie.
You're welcome.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharysmith/2022/04/08/capitol-riot-costs-go-up-government-estimates-273-million-in-property-damage/
https://www.npr.org/sections/insurrection-at-the-capitol/2021/02/24/970977612/architect-of-the-capitol-outlines-30-million-in-damages-from-pro-trump-riot
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/capitol-repairs-and-new-security-30-million-after-assault-official-says/
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-insurance-idUSKBN29C38M
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2 men who pepper-sprayed officers at the Capitol riot last year wept as a judge sentenced them to [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Jul 2022
OP
Perhaps we would feel better aboout the seeminly short sentences if it it was also mandated that
royable
Jul 2022
#8
That was also my thought. They were seduced, conned and left to face the conswquences. Most believed
efhmc
Jul 2022
#14
Well let's just hope that after 3 yrs in prison, they will come out as better men
vlyons
Jul 2022
#18
I'm not sure what you're inferring, but that data indicates @ 510 individuals
Higherarky
Jul 2022
#45
Why do I suppose they're being let off with lower fines? Because prosecutors can't provide
ancianita
Jul 2022
#46
Cool. Now go to the fines, add them up, and tell me you've proved your point. Miss me with the
ancianita
Jul 2022
#50
Yep. They're low, only around $200,000, averaging $1200 per person convicted so far.
ancianita
Jul 2022
#54
They should have thought about that before they assaulted police officers while
PatrickforB
Jul 2022
#32
Harsh sentences required from the bottom to the top of this seditious conspiracy!
Thunderbeast
Jul 2022
#40