Charlottesville Rioter Sentenced for Capitol Attack, Endorses Trump
Tyler Bradley Dykes receives nearly five years in prison for assaulting officers during the January 6th Capitol breach.
- Dykes, previously convicted for his role in the 2017 Charlottesville rally, expressed support for Trump during sentencing.
- He was found guilty of using a police shield to attack officers and performing a Nazi salute during the Capitol riot.
- Judge Beryl Howell sentenced Dykes to 57 months in prison and fined him $20,000.
- Prosecutors highlighted Dykes' history of extremist behavior and involvement with neo-Nazi groups.
- Dykes' actions were part of the broader violence that disrupted the certification of the 2020 election results.