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Rachel Maddow looks at the Justice Department's request for a "domestic terrorism" enhancement to the sentencing of the first convicted January 6th rioter, which would potentially add several years to the sentence if the judge agrees, and notes the message that sends to other defendants who decide to risk conviction rather than take a plea. Aired on 07/18/2022.
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Rhiannon12866
(205,953 posts)I feel for his kids.
SunSeeker
(51,680 posts)He took a loaded gun into the Capitol, and zip ties, and said he was looking for Nancy Pelosi to drag her out by her hair and have her head hit every step on the way out. 12 years is the least he should get.
Rhiannon12866
(205,953 posts)Good Grief! That threat to Nancy Pelosi was just the worst! Not to mention threatening to kill his own kids if they told...
SunSeeker
(51,680 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,953 posts)Though I can't help wondering how long the Dad's sentence will be. I hope the son and daughter won't have to go into witness protection! Yikes! And where does the Mom stand?? Poor kids.
calimary
(81,458 posts)Consequences.
When will we get to see some meaningful consequences imposed?
We need a few of those fabled teachable moments.
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