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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Jon Seidel

Illinois man gets 18 months in prison for fighting with National Guard during Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot

Federal authorities say this image depicts Matthew Capsel. (Federal court records)

A federal judge Friday handed down the longest prison sentence given so far to an Illinois resident in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot that interrupted the Electoral College vote at the U.S. Capitol.

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan sentenced Matthew Capsel, 28, to 18 months in prison.

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