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Jan. 6 Defendant Rachel Powell Receives 70 Month Prison Sentence

  • Rachel Powell, known as the "Bullhorn Lady", expressed regret but said she thought her actions were patriotic.
  • Prosecutors recommended 8 years in prison but judge gave less due to Powell's lack of criminal history.
  • Powell broke a window to enter Capitol and used bullhorn to direct rioters.
  • Despite plea for leniency, judge said some incarceration was warranted as a deterrent.
  • Sentencing comes nearly 2 years after January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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