Overview

• Bruno Joseph Cua, now 21, was sentenced to 1 year and 1 day in prison for his role in the January 6th Capitol riot.
• Cua apologized and expressed remorse but prosecutors emphasized his planning and aggression during the attack.
• Cua's defense cited his youth and immaturity at the time as grounds for leniency in sentencing.
• Over 1,000 people have been charged for their involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol.
• Cua was one of the youngest defendants and received one of the lighter sentences compared to other rioters.