The former Infowars correspondent, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy, “served as an instigator and leader" during the Capitol attack, federal prosecutors said.

Joe Biggs, a Proud Boys leader convicted of seditious conspiracy who the government says “served as an instigator and leader” during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison on Thursday.

It is among the longest sentences in Capitol riot cases. The record is the 18-year sentence given to Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, also convicted of seditious conspiracy, after prosecutors sought 25 years in federal prison in his case.

    • Boddhisatva@lemmy.world
      12·
      1 year ago

      Either is threatening, without an action.

      Yes, it is.

      What Is a Criminal Threat?

      A criminal threat involves one person threatening someone else with physical harm or death. To be convicted, the prosecution must prove:

      • the defendant communicated a threat of harm to another
      • the defendant intended that the communication be taken as a threat, and
      • the threat was credible and specific so as to place a person in fear of harm.

      Edited for formatting and to remove needless snark.

    • Furbag@lemmy.world
      7·
      1 year ago

      Good Lord you are dense. People have already clearly explained why it is in fact a crime, complete with ELI5 examples.

      If you don’t get it, that’s on you. The dude is going to prison where he belongs.

      You seem like somebody who is destined to end up just like this guy with wild ideas like “threatening without an action isn’t a crime”, so keep at it.