A conservative activist’s son has been sentenced to almost four years in prison for his aggressive actions at the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors described his actions as relentless, as he smashed a window, chased a police officer, and invaded the Senate floor.
L. Brent Bozell III, the father of Bozell, established conservative media organizations like the Media Research Center and the Parents Television Council.
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“I don’t recognize the person in the videos,” he admitted. “I have no idea what I was thinking at that time.”
According to Bates, storming the Capitol was not an impulsive action on Bozell’s part. The judge pointed out that Bozell had already made arrangements to be present at the Capitol on January 6th and had anticipated the possibility of violence on that day.
The judge firmly stated that there were ample opportunities for the person to cease their actions.
Prosecutors have recommended an 11-year and eight-month prison sentence for Bozell, citing his involvement in “relentless and sustained attacks” on law enforcement during the Capitol riot. They allege that Bozell actively participated in breaking through police lines at multiple locations both inside and outside the Capitol, either leading or joining other rioters in their actions.
According to prosecutors, Bozell played a significant role in numerous breaches during the January 6 riots.
Bozell was granted permission by the judge to maintain his freedom until he is required to serve his prison sentence, which will be determined at a later date. Upon hearing his sentence, Bozell expressed his gratitude to the judge.
In February 2021, Bozell was arrested after an FBI tipster, who identified him partly by the sweatshirt he was wearing on Jan. 6, recognized him from the “Hershey Christian Academy.”
Bates, in a trial without a jury, listened to testimony and ultimately found Bozell guilty on 10 charges. These charges include obstructing the joint session of Congress on January 6th, which was aimed at certifying President Joe Biden’s electoral victory in 2020.
After attending then-President Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally near the White House on January 6th, Bozell proceeded to march to the Capitol and actively participated in a mob that forcefully breached a police line.
Bozell walked into the office of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and as he exited, he had an unidentified object in his possession. Afterwards, he made his way to the Senate gallery and deliberately repositioned a C-SPAN camera, ensuring that it faced the ground and was unable to capture the chaos as rioters ravaged the chamber. He even spent a significant amount of time on the Senate floor.
According to prosecutors, Bozell managed to navigate his way through the Capitol, exploring various sections of the building for almost an hour. He successfully bypassed seven police lines before being escorted out by law enforcement.
The prosecutors had pushed for a “terrorism enhancement” that would have greatly increased the recommended prison sentence for Bozell. However, the judge decided not to apply this enhancement, stating that it didn’t seem applicable in this particular case.
According to defense attorney Eric Snyder, labeling Bozell as a terrorist is an undeserved characterization.
More than 1,350 individuals have faced federal charges in connection with the Capitol riot. Out of these, over 850 have already been sentenced, with approximately two-thirds receiving prison terms that span from a few days to as long as 22 years.
