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A man who pleaded guilty to entering the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot now works at the Pentagon as a special assistant in the Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict policy office, holding a top-secret clearance; his hiring was confirmed by a defense official and follows his 14-day sentence and a Trump-era pardon, with him expressing remorse for his actions.
Former Citadel cadet Elias Irizarry has been sentenced to 14 days in prison and a $500 fine for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Prosecutors had sought a 45-day prison sentence with 12 months of supervision and 60 hours of community service. Irizarry was identified by several people who knew him and was seen on video wielding a metal pole and directing rioters into the Capitol. His defense argued for probation and community service, citing his cooperation with authorities and remorse for his actions.