NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA — Editor's note: This video originally aired on Feb. 2, 2021.
A man from New Hampshire was sentenced in Washington, D.C., Monday for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.
Jason Riddle of Keene, New Hampshire, was arrested in 2021.
He pleaded guilty to demonstrating in the Capitol and theft of government property.
Riddle admitted to drinking wine inside the Capitol building and stealing a book, which he later sold online.
"[It was a] foolish, wrong, and ultimately criminal decision," Eric Wolpin, Riddle's attorney, said.
"This case has led to him achieving sobriety for the first time in a long time," Wolpin added.
A judge sentenced Riddle to 90 days behind bars and three years of probation. Probation conditions include periodic drug testing, as well as mental health and alcohol abuse treatment. He also has to pay more than $750 in restitution.
"The importance of this case stretches through the entire history of our country. To our way of life," prosecutor George Eliopoulos said, comparing the case to that of Robert Petrosh, a Marine Corps veteran who stole two microphones from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s lectern during the riots.
"I'm pretty thankful for the court-mandated therapy. It's been a long time coming," Riddle said.
"I wholeheartedly disagree that participating in this riot makes you a domestic terrorist or a right-wing extremist," he added.
Chief U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell told Riddle his "actions showed an extraordinary lack of judgment."
"HIs post-offense media statements undermine any defense that his actions on January 6 should be seen as aberrant acts," Howell said.
Riddle said in June 2021 that he hoped to head back to Washington as a member of Congress.
“In the long run, if you’re running for office, any attention is good attention, so I think it will help me,” Riddle said at the time.
"Joining and celebrating a violent attack on the nation's Capitol are not actions fitting for any American, let alone one who aspires to elected office," Howell said Monday.
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