This will send a message. I am sure that these charges will be bargained down but for them to start with this is great. From the Dallas/Fort Worth CBS affiliate:
Many Arrested Inauguration Day Protesters Will Face Felony Rioting Charges, Prosecutors Say
Most of the approximately 230 protesters arrested on Inauguration Day will be charged with felony rioting, federal prosecutors said.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said the offense is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. The office said most of those arrested will be released without having to post bail and must return to court in February.
A first group of 10 men appeared in Superior Court just before 3 p.m., and their lawyer entered a not guilty plea on their behalf. A judge released all of them on the condition they not get re-arrested in the District of Columbia.
Interim D.C. police chief Peter Newsham said Friday that 217 people were being charged with rioting.
Actions have consequences and it is time that these precious little snowflakes learned this.
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