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High School Student Sentenced to 1 Year for Actions During Capitol Riot

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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.