Trump-appointed judge gives a 'break' to Jan. 6 rioter at sentencing
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Tyler Bensch, who used bear spray during the Capitol attack, was sentenced to probation and 60 days home detention instead of the nine months in prison sought by prosecutors.
  • Turducken@mander.xyz
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    3 years ago

    There is an in-group that the law protects, but does not bind. There is an out-group that the law binds, but does not protect.

    • Alethe Crow@lemm.ee
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      3 years ago

      See this is the type of crap we don’t need here. Grow up and be civil instead of trying to start things with others.

      You’re allowed your opinion and everyone else theirs. There is 0 need to the name calling though.

      Legally that kid was an adult at the time he went to the capital. Also in that article he admits that his group went through firearms and hand to hand training before going to the capital.

      I would likely agree with you if not for that fact that he admitted to, along with engaging in the rioting and stealing government property.

      Once he actively engaged in the disruption, he stopped just being a protestor and became a rioter and thief/looter.