
US Capitol rioter who assaulted police officer gets 41 months in prison
CNN
A New Jersey gym owner and former MMA fighter who punched a police officer during the January 6 riot was sentenced to 41 months in prison on Wednesday, becoming the first rioter sentenced for violence against the police during the attack.
Scott Fairlamb pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer and obstructing an official proceeding in August.
"I truly regret my actions that day. I have nothing but remorse," Fairlamb said in court Wednesday, later adding to the judge: "I just hope you show some mercy on me sir."

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