
Tennessee man is fifth to plead guilty in US Capitol riot
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A Tennessee man pleaded guilty Tuesday to illegally demonstrating inside the US Capitol on January 6, becoming the fifth rioter to admit their guilt in the massive federal probe.
Bryan Ivey, 28, pleaded guilty to the single misdemeanor during a virtual hearing in DC District Court. The plea bargain doesn't include a sentencing recommendation, and Ivey's punishment will be decided by Judge Christopher Cooper on September 28. Technically, Ivey could face up to six months in jail on this charge, though it's likely he gets much less or no jail at all. RELATED: Assault on Democracy: Paths to Insurrection
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