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Ex-National Guard Sergeant Sentenced for Assaulting Officers During Capitol Riot

Gregory Yetman receives 30-month prison term for using chemical spray on police during January 6 attack

  • Gregory Yetman, a former military police officer, pleaded guilty to assaulting officers with chemical spray.
  • Yetman fled from FBI agents in November 2023, leading to a multi-day manhunt before his surrender.
  • He was sentenced to 30 months in prison, 18 months of supervised release, and $2,000 in restitution.
  • Yetman was identified by online sleuths and listed on the FBI's most wanted list for Capitol rioters.
  • Over 1,470 individuals have been charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol breach.
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