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National Guardsman Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers in Capitol Riot

Gregory Yetman admitted to using chemical spray against police during the January 6, 2021, insurrection, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings.

  • Gregory Yetman, a former National Guardsman, pleaded guilty to felony charges for assaulting Capitol police with a chemical spray.
  • The plea marks Yetman's admission of his role in the violent events of January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol.
  • Sentencing guidelines suggest Yetman could face between 37 to 46 months in federal prison.
  • Yetman's guilty plea is part of broader legal actions, with over 1,385 individuals charged nationwide in relation to the Capitol riot.
  • The investigation into the Capitol attack continues, highlighting ongoing efforts to address the events of that day.
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