Trump-appointed judge gives a ‘break’ to Jan. 6 rioter who wants to be a police officer

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Jan. 6 rioter who trained in hand-to-hand combat with a militia was given probation after claiming he aspired to be a police officer

A federal judge said he decided to give a January 6 defendant a "break" because he said his crimes don't "need to define you or your life."

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Trump-appointed judge gives a ‘break’ to Jan. 6 rioter who wants to be a police officer

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.

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Trump-Appointed Judge Gives ‘Break’ to Rioter

“A federal judge nominated by former President Donald Trump gave a ‘break’ Friday to a man who used bear spray during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, saying he did not deserve the prison sentence requested by prosecutors,” NBC News reports.

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Trump-appointed judge goes easy Jan 6 rioter who helped fight cops and used bear spray: ‘I’m giving you a break’

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Trump-appointed judge gives a 'break' to Jan. 6 rioter at sentencing

U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden sentenced Tyler Bensch to probation and 60 days home detention instead of the nine months in prison sought by prosecutors.