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Defendant Sentenced to Prison for Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A Virginia man was sentenced to prison today after he was previously convicted on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Antonio Lamotta, 64, of Chesapeake, Virginia, was sentenced to six months in prison, 24 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution by U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb.
Judge Cobb found Lamotta guilty of civil disorder, a felony, and two misdemeanor offenses of disorderly conduct in a Capitol building and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building following a March 2024 bench trial in the District of Columbia.
According to court documents, Lamotta traveled from Chesapeake to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 4, 2021, and told other “patriots” to “get in here asap” via Facebook.
On Jan. 6, 2021, Lamotta attended a rally near the Senate Russell Building and later approached the U.S. Capitol from the East side, where rioters had seized control of the area.
Lamotta and other rioters forced their way into the building through the East Rotunda Doors despite the blaring alarm and U.S. Capitol Police officers fighting to keep them out of the building.
The FBI arrested Lamotta on Aug. 16, 2022.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section prosecuted this case.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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