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Andrew Michael Cavanaugh
pardonJ6 / Capitol
Convicted of
Andrew Michael Cavanaugh, 37, a decorated Marine Corps veteran who had served as embassy security and later owned the now-defunct Tactical Citizen firearm academy in Belgrade, Montana, entered the Capitol Crypt during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot and was captured on security footage "excitedly fist pumping" before continuing into the Rotunda; he spent roughly 30 minutes inside before climbing out through a window. He pleaded guilty in February 2022 to a misdemeanor count of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building, and Judge Amit P. Mehta sentenced him to 24 months of probation, 60 hours of community service, and $500 in restitution.
Original sentence
Sentenced 8/4/2022 to 24 months of probation, 60 hours of community service, $500 restitution; $10 special assessment.
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