The former Infowars correspondent, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy, “served as an instigator and leader" during the Capitol attack, federal prosecutors said.

Joe Biggs, a Proud Boys leader convicted of seditious conspiracy who the government says “served as an instigator and leader” during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison on Thursday.

It is among the longest sentences in Capitol riot cases. The record is the 18-year sentence given to Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, also convicted of seditious conspiracy, after prosecutors sought 25 years in federal prison in his case.

  • Boddhisatva@lemmy.world
    12·
    1 year ago

    Either is threatening, without an action.

    Yes, it is.

    What Is a Criminal Threat?

    A criminal threat involves one person threatening someone else with physical harm or death. To be convicted, the prosecution must prove:

    • the defendant communicated a threat of harm to another
    • the defendant intended that the communication be taken as a threat, and
    • the threat was credible and specific so as to place a person in fear of harm.

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