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US Capitol rioter who beat officer with flagpole sentenced (www.bbc.co.uk)

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[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 37 points 1 year ago (1 children)

received a 52-month jail term

Just over 4 years for attempted murder on a police officer?

I'm sure the United States gave longer sentences for simple cannabis possession not too long ago 🤔

[–] AttackBunny@kbin.social 22 points 1 year ago

Not only is attempted murder of a cop. It's on fucking video. There is literal undisputed (can't wait for the deep fake, or AI generated fake vid defenses incoming) proof he did it.