(DailyEmailNews.com) – Almost four years after the incident, a U.S. Army veteran has been sentenced for participating in the January 6 Capitol protest.
Previously court-martialed for a controversial incident in Iraq, Edward Richmond Jr. now finds himself facing over four years in prison.
Richmond was previously convicted of manslaughter for killing an Iraqi civilian in 2004 during his military service.
He has now been sentenced to jail for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol protests.
Chief Judge James Boasberg deemed Richmond a danger to the community, overruling a previous decision to release him.
The charges against Richmond include civil disorder and assaulting police with a dangerous weapon.
Prosecutors allege that he was dressed in tactical gear and used a metal baton to attack police officers during the protest.
Prosecutors stated, “The government is concerned that, under growing pressure, he may snap again.”
Meanwhile, Richmond’s defense attorney argued, “There is not one shred of evidence that in the last three years he has engaged in any type of violence or crimes. He has simply worked and raised his son.”
His attorney added that, as the sole caregiver for his 16-year-old son, Richmond’s incarceration will have far-reaching consequences beyond just his own life.
In response, the judge allowed Richmond time to arrange care for his son. “I know it’s important to you. It’s important to me also,” the judge expressed.
So far, over 1,200 people have been charged with federal crimes connected to the Capitol protest.
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