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Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Storming Capitol While Armed During Jan. 6 Riot

  • Christopher Alberts wore body armor and carried a loaded handgun during the riot.
  • He attacked police officers outside the Capitol using a wooden pallet.
  • Alberts was a military veteran and one of the leaders of the mob that day.
  • He initially showed no remorse but later apologized to the officer he assaulted.
  • Over 1,000 people have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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