Former Connecticut Alderman Sentenced to 10 Days for Capitol Breach

Gino DiGiovanni Jr., a former Derby alderman and mayoral candidate, receives a minimal jail sentence and community service for his involvement in the January 6 riot.

Gino DiGiovanni Jr. was sentenced to 10 days in jail and ordered to pay $500 in restitution for his role in the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach.
DiGiovanni pleaded guilty to entering a restricted building, with prosecutors initially seeking a 30-day sentence.
Despite his involvement, DiGiovanni was not directly engaged in violence but celebrated on the Capitol steps after exiting.
He was elected to the Derby Board of Aldermen post-riot and unsuccessfully ran for mayor in 2023.
DiGiovanni's sentencing includes one year of supervised release and 50 hours of community service.