After being found guilty of contributing to the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, which disrupted a crucial moment in American democracy—the counting of electoral votes in the 2020 presidential election—a former Maryland law enforcement officer was sentenced to 18 months in jail. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden sentenced Justin Lee, a 25-year-old Rockville resident, to 12 months of supervised release and $7,500 in reparations.
Evidence used in his trial, such as open-source video, showed Lee in the throng on January 6 at the Capitol’s Lower West Terrace. The Justice Department claims that his activities, which included hurling a smoke-emitting device and using a flashlight to potentially blind cops, contributed to the riot’s chaos and brutality. He was recognized by officials as a member of the crowd attempting to enter the Capitol and overwhelm the police because of things like his Maryland flag gaiter-style face covering.
Lee was found guilty of a number of serious offenses, including civil disorder and two felonies for assaulting, resisting, or obstructing specific officers. In addition, offenses included disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted facility or grounds, and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.
Lee was arrested on October 19, 2023, as a result of an investigation conducted by the FBI’s Baltimore and Washington Field Offices. Lee was number 533 on a list of federal authorities that issued BOLO (Be on the Lookout) notifications as part of a larger campaign that included his identify.
More than 1,561 people in practically every state have been charged for their roles in the breach since the event more than three years ago. More than 590 of them are facing felony charges related to assault or obstructing police enforcement. The public is urged to contact the FBI’s tip website or call 1-800-CALL-FBI with any possible tips.
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