New Jersey Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

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New Jersey Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Violent Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
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Christopher Joseph Quaglin, a New Jersey electrician, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his violent actions during the January 6 Capitol riot, where he attacked multiple police officers. Quaglin insulted the judge, U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, before and after the sentencing, calling the court a "kangaroo court" and pushing conspiracy theories. Prosecutors highlighted Quaglin's role in some of the most violent confrontations during the riot, and the judge condemned his actions as "shocking and lawless."

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