DOJ seeks nearly 16-year sentence for Jan. 6 rioter who pinned officer in door frame

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https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/3940900-doj-seeks-nearly-16-year-sentence-for-jan-6-rioter-who-pinned-officer-in-door-frame/

DOJ seeks nearly 16-year sentence for Jan. 6 rioter who pinned officer in door frame
by Julia Shapero - 04/08/23 8:47 PM ET


The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a nearly 16-year prison sentence for a Jan. 6 rioter who pinned an officer in a door frame amid the attack on the Capitol in 2021.

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Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberly Paschall noted in a sentencing memorandum filed on Friday that McCaughey’s actions were particularly “egregious and protracted,” compared to that of the other rioters he stood trial with.

“The actions taken by this defendant were heinous, and his sentence should reflect that,” Paschall wrote.

“The defendant’s actions on January 6 show an absolute disregard for the rule of law coupled with a willingness to incite and engage in violence,” she added in Friday’s filing. “The nature and circumstances of this defendant’s crimes weigh heavily towards a significant term of incarceration.”