Current Events > Capitol Rioter Paul Hodgkins sentenced to 8 months in prison

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CableZL
07/19/21 12:38:09 PM
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/07/19/capitol-riot-defendant-paul-hodgkins-first-felony-sentence-jan-6/8011859002/

WASHINGTON A Florida man became the first felon sentenced Monday for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, receiving eight months in prison and being ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution for a portion of the damage to the building.

Hodgkins, 38, of Tampa, faced sentencing guidelines of 15 to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding for interrupting Congress' counting of Electoral College votes. He spent 15 minutes in the Senate chamber, holding a flag for former President Donald Trump and taking pictures.

District Judge Randolph Moss called waving literally waving the flag for Trump was an unmistakable sign of loyalty to a single person rather than the country and democracy.

Although Mr. Hodgkins was only one member of a larger mob, he actively and intentionally participated in an event that threatened not only the security of the Capitol but democracy itself, Moss said. "That is chilling, for many reasons."

Still a light sentence when the guidelines were 15 - 21 months, but at least he'll be sitting in prison for a little while.

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Thompson
07/19/21 12:40:46 PM
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Is it true that under Florida laws his voting rights will be revoked?

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CADE FOSTER
07/19/21 12:40:52 PM
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8 months nothing but light sentences
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CyricZ
07/19/21 12:41:54 PM
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Thompson posted...
Is it true that under Florida laws his voting rights will be revoked?
If he is a registered felon, then yup.

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ssj3vegeta_
07/19/21 12:42:37 PM
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CableZL
07/19/21 12:43:27 PM
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ssj3vegeta_ posted...
Does he get to keep his precious guns?
No, this is the 1st felony case to be sentenced so far. He won't be able to own any guns as a felon.

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Solar_Crimson
07/19/21 12:47:11 PM
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Using the kid gloves for these terrorists...

CableZL posted...
No, this is the 1st felony case to be sentenced so far. He won't be able to own any guns as a felon.
I doubt that will stop him, though.

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Philoktetes
07/19/21 12:47:36 PM
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and there goes the right to protest in america...
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FarFromFields
07/19/21 12:49:21 PM
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Philoktetes posted...
and there goes the right to protest in america...
Shut the fuck up.

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Ruvan22
07/19/21 12:49:51 PM
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CyricZ posted...
If he is a registered felon, then yup.

Wait.. was he a felon before the trial? Or did he get convicted of a felony?
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Solar_Crimson
07/19/21 12:50:57 PM
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Philoktetes posted...
and there goes the right to protest in america...
ITP: Attempting to overthrow the government = protesting

You forgot your clown make-up.

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QueenCarly
07/19/21 12:51:09 PM
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Philoktetes posted...
and there goes the right to protest in america...

Lmao

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CableZL
07/19/21 12:51:15 PM
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Ruvan22 posted...
Wait.. was he a felon before the trial? Or did he get convicted of a felony?

He plead guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding, which is a felony.

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Ruvan22
07/19/21 12:51:24 PM
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Philoktetes posted...
and there goes the right to protest in america...

How exactly will this limit the right to protest?
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RchHomieQuanChi
07/19/21 12:51:25 PM
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People get harsher sentences for possessing weed fuck outta here

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Ruvan22
07/19/21 12:51:54 PM
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CableZL posted...
He plead guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding, which is a felony.

Ahh thanks for the clarification!
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Philoktetes
07/19/21 12:52:15 PM
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RchHomieQuanChi posted...
People get harsher sentences for possessing weed fuck outta here


how is that in any way relevant to this case?
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Tmaster148
07/19/21 12:53:44 PM
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I imagine if people stormed any capitol building in any other country with the intent to kill government officials, the sentences would be much harsh.

Only in America do we have people who want to overthrow the government and get off scot free.

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NinjaWarrior455
07/19/21 12:54:20 PM
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FarFromFields posted...
Shut the fuck up.


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FarFromFields
07/19/21 12:55:07 PM
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Tmaster148 posted...
I imagine if people stormed any capitol building in any other country with the intent to kill government officials, the sentences would be much harsh.

Only in America do we have people who want to overthrow the government and get off scot free.
If this happened in any 3rd world country, the US would've sent the military by now.

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QueenCarly
07/19/21 12:55:13 PM
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Tmaster148 posted...
I imagine if people stormed any capitol building in any other country with the intent to kill government officials, the sentences would be much harsh.

Only in America do we have people who want to overthrow the government and get off scot free.

Sentencing is only light because it was a right wing group attempting the coup.

If leftists did it, none would ever see the light of day again

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07/19/21 12:55:23 PM
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CyricZ
07/19/21 12:55:32 PM
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Philoktetes posted...
and there goes the right to protest in america...
Oh, is there footage of you invading the Capitol? I wouldn't doubt it.

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Kingbuffet
07/19/21 12:55:36 PM
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Slap on the wrists, you know Baltimore rioters got charged more than that
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Philoktetes
07/19/21 12:59:52 PM
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CyricZ posted...

Oh, is there footage of you invading the Capitol? I wouldn't doubt it.


mom doesn't let me protest

she didn't let me go to the scientology protest either
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Solar_Crimson
07/19/21 1:19:42 PM
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QueenCarly posted...
Sentencing is only light because it was a right wing group attempting the coup.

If leftists did it, none would ever see the light of day again
Yeah, no kidding.

Hell, it wouldn't have even gotten to the trials because the troops would have opened fire on them the moment they approached the Capitol.

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RchHomieQuanChi
07/19/21 1:22:40 PM
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Philoktetes posted...
how is that in any way relevant to this case?

Because it shows that the U.S. holds drug use with more contempt than literal treason.

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Stewman_Magoo
07/19/21 1:30:11 PM
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Treasonous, but mostly peaceful coup attempt.

This was Murica's Beer Hall Putsch.

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fan357
07/19/21 1:30:34 PM
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At least its a felony.

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Umbreon
07/19/21 1:35:34 PM
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In non joke countries, being part of an insurrection carries a lifetime price.

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monkmith
07/19/21 1:35:45 PM
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so how long after he serves his time will it be before that shithead governor of florida makes a huge deal about returning his voting rights?

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Xavier_On_High
07/19/21 1:41:48 PM
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Philoktetes posted...
how is that in any way relevant to this case?

How is the right to protest in any way relevant to this case? He participated in a violent insurrection, not a protest.

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Solar_Crimson
07/19/21 1:51:35 PM
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Crash posted...
You sure make a lot of topics about this.
You got a problem with that?

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Giant_Aspirin
07/19/21 1:54:09 PM
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Philoktetes posted...
mom doesn't let me protest

probably the only honest thing he's ever posted

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CableZL
07/19/21 1:54:36 PM
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Crash posted...
You sure make a lot of topics about this.
Thousands of people participated in the attack on the capitol. Lots of court cases to follow.

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cjsdowg
07/19/21 1:55:03 PM
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The America justice system is great if you are the right hue.

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Were_Wyrm
07/19/21 1:56:27 PM
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What are the odds that DeSantis will push for a law that gives an exemption to a felons rights being revoked if they participated in the insurrection?

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CableZL
07/19/21 1:57:43 PM
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Were_Wyrm posted...
What are the odds that DeSantis will push for a law that gives an exemption to a felons rights being revoked if they participated in the insurrection?
After his dumb attempt to fine social media companies for banning politicians, I wouldn't be surprised if he at least tried it.

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Ruvan22
07/19/21 2:01:33 PM
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CableZL posted...
After his dumb attempt to fine social media companies for banning politicians, I wouldn't be surprised if he at least tried it.

Didn't that law get thrown out by a judge?
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CableZL
07/19/21 2:03:35 PM
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Ruvan22 posted...
Didn't that law get thrown out by a judge?
Yes

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gatorsPENSbucs
07/19/21 2:04:01 PM
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Tmaster148 posted...
with the intent to kill government officials
Where does this keep coming from, can yall link to the stories where thats mentioned and proven?

None of them have been charged with attempted murder so its kinda strange yall keep saying that was their plan.

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CableZL
07/19/21 2:06:46 PM
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gatorsPENSbucs posted...
Where does this keep coming from, can yall link to the stories where thats mentioned and proven?

None of them have been charged with attempted murder so its kinda strange yall keep saying that was their plan.

Many of them were vocalizing their intent to hang Mike Pence and kill Nancy Pelosi. They also built a gallows outside of the capitol building. Someone also planted pipe bombs the night before. The videos of the incident haven't gone away.

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Ruvan22
07/19/21 2:18:37 PM
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gatorsPENSbucs posted...
Where does this keep coming from, can yall link to the stories where thats mentioned and proven?

None of them have been charged with attempted murder so its kinda strange yall keep saying that was their plan.

Others have answered, this is relevant too

https://news.yahoo.com/trump-supporter-stormed-capitol-told-224933627.html
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Sackgurl
07/19/21 2:28:19 PM
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Solar_Crimson posted...
Using the kid gloves for these terrorists...

if he's going to a maximum security prison, perhaps his fellow inmates will use something sharper

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TreyFlowers
07/19/21 9:00:51 PM
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So in America if you are a domestic terrorist you get less than a year in prison?

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ultimate reaver
07/19/21 9:02:43 PM
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remember when ce was saying these guys were going to get life

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