Israel Mark Matson

Israel Mark Matson, of Ogden, Utah, spent about 30 minutes inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot; he was not accused of any violence, though prosecutors argued his presence helped the large crowd overwhelm police and breach the building. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building. Despite prosecutors seeking 14 days of incarceration to be served on nights and weekends, he was sentenced on 1/12/2024 to 12 months of probation, 45 days of location monitoring, a $10 special assessment, $500 in restitution, and 60 hours of community service.