Illinois Man Sentenced to Six Days in Jail for Jan. 6 Capitol Incident

Tyng Jing Yang, a 61-year-old from Hoffman Estates, received a six-day jail sentence for his involvement in the Capitol breach, highlighting the ongoing legal repercussions of the event.

• Tyng Jing Yang, 61, was sentenced to six days in jail for interfering with law enforcement during the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021.
• Yang pleaded guilty to a felony charge of civil disorder and was also ordered to serve two years of probation.
• Prosecutors highlighted Yang's aggressive actions towards police, including grabbing an officer's baton, as part of the reason for his sentencing.
• Yang, a naturalized U.S. citizen and first-generation immigrant, expressed regret over his actions, stating he was caught up in the moment.
• The sentencing of Yang is part of a larger investigation into the Capitol breach, with over 1,200 people arrested nationwide.

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