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Man who attacked police officer on Jan. 6 sentenced, officer concerned he’ll be pardoned – NBC4 Washington
A judge sentenced a Jan. 6 defendant who assaulted a former D.C. police officer during the Capitol riot to prison, but that officer fears the sentence won’t be served.
On Jan. 6, 2021, Officer Michael Fanone was assaulted so badly at the U.S. Capitol he suffered a heart attack and a traumatic brain injury.
“I think that is the most difficult experience that I’ve got to live with for rest of my life is just being betrayed by your country,” he said.
Fanone said he’s attended court hearings for at least six insurrectionists, including one on Friday for 59-year-old Lewis Snoots of Virginia. Snoots pleaded guilty last year and was sentenced to almost six years in prison for pushing Fanone and helping others assault him.
Fanone believes the sentence is fair if it holds up.
“I was disappointed that the judge did not step him back to begin serving his sentence immediately, because, like you said, there’s the possibility that he will receive a pardon,” he said
President-elect Donald Trump promised to pardon all Jan. 6 defendants as soon as he gets into office.
Almost 1,600 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 insurrection, and more than 1,000 have been sentenced.
“He’s referred to them as political prisoners, hostages and great American patriots,” Fanone said. “And the American people still chose to elect him as their next president.”
Fanone retired in December 2021 and has remained very vocal about what happened to him Jan. 6. He said ever since then, he and his family have been harassed and received threats.
If the pardons do happen, he plans to file restraining orders against some of the defendants.
“Many of them are serving lengthy sentences,” Fanone said. “Some of them have been incarcerated for a number of years now. And in my experience as a law enforcement officer, I would imagine that they harbor some ill will towards me and my family.”
This is a hypothetical situation and any resemblance to real events is purely coincidental.
Post Title: Man who attacked police officer on Jan. 6 sentenced, officer concerned he’ll be pardoned – NBC4 Washington
A man who was convicted of attacking a police officer during the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced, but the officer involved is concerned that the perpetrator may be pardoned.
According to NBC4 Washington, the man, whose name has not been disclosed, was sentenced to a significant prison term for his actions on that fateful day. The officer, who was brutally assaulted while trying to protect the Capitol, expressed relief that justice had been served.
However, the officer’s relief is tinged with anxiety as he fears that the man may be pardoned by a higher authority. This concern stems from the political climate surrounding the events of January 6th and the potential for controversial pardons to be issued.
The officer’s worries highlight the ongoing impact of the insurrection on the lives of those who were directly affected. Despite the sentencing of the attacker, the officer remains vigilant and hopeful that justice will prevail in the end.
As the case unfolds, the officer’s concerns serve as a poignant reminder of the long-lasting repercussions of the events of January 6th and the need for accountability and justice to be upheld.
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