Judge Sentences January 6 Rioter Who Claimed Trump Would Pardon Him

Philip Grillo, convicted for his role in the Capitol attack, was sentenced to one year in prison as the judge emphasized the importance of accountability and judicial independence.

Philip Grillo, a New York City resident, was sentenced to one year in prison for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot, including charges of entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct.
Senior Judge Royce Lamberth, appointed by Ronald Reagan, ordered Grillo to be taken into custody immediately, a rare move for a nonviolent offender, rejecting a request for voluntary surrender.
Grillo shouted in court that President-elect Donald Trump would pardon him, echoing Trump’s past statements about pardoning January 6 participants, though the judge declined to comment on such possibilities.
Judge Lamberth criticized the downplaying of the Capitol attack and emphasized the judiciary's role in upholding law, order, and accountability, regardless of political pressures.
Over 1,100 individuals have been convicted for crimes related to the January 6 attack, with sentences ranging from a few days to 22 years in prison for more severe offenses like seditious conspiracy.