Overview

• David Dempsey, 37, received one of the longest sentences for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
• He pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers with dangerous weapons, including flagpoles and metal crutches.
• Dempsey's attacks injured multiple officers and included the use of pepper spray and broken furniture.
• He has a history of political violence, with prior convictions for similar offenses at protests.
• Dempsey expressed regret during his sentencing but displayed a white supremacist hand sign afterward.