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David Joseph Gietzen
pardonJ6 / Capitol
Convicted of
David Joseph Gietzen, 30, of Sanford, North Carolina, struck a Capitol Police officer with a pole during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot; when later given the chance by the sentencing judge to express remorse, he refused, saying, "I have to make it explicitly known that I believe I did the right thing." He pleaded not guilty and a federal jury convicted him on Aug. 31, 2023 of seven felonies, including civil disorder and multiple counts of assaulting officers with a dangerous weapon, plus a related misdemeanor. U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols sentenced him on 4/23/2024 to 72 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release.
Original sentence
Sentenced on 4/23/2024 to 72 Months of Incarceration; Supervised Release of 36 Months; 100 hours community service; Special Assessment of $710.
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