CONCORD, N.H. --
A New Hampshire man who swilled wine and stole a e book whereas storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced to 90 days in jail on Monday.
Jason Riddle, of Keene, pleaded responsible in November to 2 misdemeanors, theft of presidency property, and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol constructing. Riddle, who was sentenced in federal courtroom in Washington, D.C., additionally was fined over US$700.
His legal professionals requested for 30 months of probation, adopted by neighborhood service. They did not instantly return a message in search of remark.
"Jason acted impulsively, however not violently," they mentioned in a courtroom doc. They mentioned Riddle has been a law-abiding citizen after the riot and has "executed nothing to recommend that he intends to steal, hurt others, or unlawfully disrupt authorities administration."
Riddle had detailed his experiences in a tv interview. The supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned he has no regrets about becoming a member of the mob that entered the Capitol, however criticized those that dedicated acts of vandalism and violence.
Whereas contained in the constructing he discovered a liquor cupboard inside a lawmaker's workplace and helped himself to some wine.
An affidavit says Riddle additionally admitted he took a leather-bound e book titled "Senate Process," which he bought for $40.
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