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Government asks for 2-year prison term for Macclenny man convicted in Capitol riot
Read full article: Government asks for 2-year prison term for Macclenny man convicted in Capitol riotThe government and defense have filed their sentencing recommendations, and the Department of Justice is asking the judge for a 27-month prison term.
Feds recommend prison time for Nassau County man accused of leading mob in Capitol attack
Read full article: Feds recommend prison time for Nassau County man accused of leading mob in Capitol attackThe federal government is recommending a five-month prison sentence for a Nassau County man accused of leading a mob during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.
Aerial banner calls for Rutherford’s resignation
Read full article: Aerial banner calls for Rutherford’s resignationAn aerial banner that flew over Jacksonville on Tuesday called for U.S. Rep. John Rutherford to resign. Five deaths resulted from the violence, including Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died of injuries suffered in the fray. pic.twitter.com/87v1BmsRUT — Rep. John Rutherford (@RepRutherfordFL) January 1, 2021“Objecting to state electors is not undemocratic,” Rutherford tweeted Jan. 4. The remarks rang hollow to the group behind Tuesday’s banner, who believe the best way for Rutherford to honor Officer Sicknick is to step down. — Rep. John Rutherford (@RepRutherfordFL) January 9, 2021“In choosing party over country, Congressman Rutherford played a very real part in the events that led to Officer Sicknick’s death,” the group said.