Capitol Rioter Sentenced to 30 Months for Assaulting Officers with Pepper Spray

Israel James Easterday, who stormed the Capitol with a Confederate flag, has been sentenced following his conviction on multiple charges.

Israel James Easterday was sentenced to 30 months in prison and 500 hours of community service for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot.
Easterday, who carried a Confederate flag, was found guilty of assaulting police officers with pepper spray.
The sentencing reflects a reduced term due to Easterday's youth and lack of full awareness of the events' implications.
More than 1,385 individuals have been charged in connection with the Capitol riot, with ongoing efforts to prosecute all involved.
Easterday had planned to go on a missionary trip before his arrest and has expressed remorse for his actions.