Minnesota Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Assaulting Officers During Capitol Riot

Brian Mock, convicted of multiple assaults during the Jan. 6 attack, calls for accountability from politicians who spread 2020 election falsehoods.

Brian Mock was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, less than the nine years prosecutors sought.
During his sentencing, Mock criticized politicians for spreading lies about the 2020 election, claiming their falsehoods motivated his actions.
Mock, who represented himself at trial, questioned his own son on the stand, highlighting their complex family dynamics.
The judge acknowledged Mock's intelligence, suggesting he should have been more discerning of the election lies.
Nearly 1,300 people have been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 attack, with over 900 convictions secured by prosecutors.