Judge to Capitol riot defendant: 'Patriotism is loyalty to country, loyalty to the Constitution'

August 04, 2021

Judge to Capitol riot defendant: 'Patriotism is loyalty to country, loyalty to the Constitution'
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A federal judge rejected the argument that US Capitol rioters held in jail are being prosecuted for their political views and disavowed attempts to downplay the magnitude of the deadly insurrection during a sentencing on Wednesday.