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Capitol Rioters Sentenced for Roles in Jan. 6 Attack

  • Eric Munchel, known as "Zip Tie Guy," sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison for felony charges related to the Capitol riot.
  • His mother, Lisa Eisenhart, sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for conspiracy and obstruction convictions.
  • Defendants had pleaded for leniency but prosecutors argued serious sentences were needed as deterrent.
  • Munchel and Eisenhart were found guilty for their participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
  • The sentences are among the longest so far for those involved in the Capitol insurrection.
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