Former Deputy Sentenced for Assaults During Capitol Riot
Ronald McAbee, an off-duty sheriff's deputy, receives nearly six years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 attacks, highlighting the ongoing legal repercussions of the event.
- Ronald McAbee was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
- McAbee, who wore gear identifying him as a sheriff and a Three Percenters militia member, claimed he never intended to cause chaos.
- He expressed remorse for his actions and apologized to the families of those affected by the riot, including officers and Rosanne Boyland, a protester who died.
- Prosecutors had recommended a sentence of over 12 years, but McAbee will be credited for the 31 months already served.
- The sentencing underscores the severity of the Jan. 6 riot's impact on law enforcement and the legal system's response.
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