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Justin Michael Smith
pardonJ6 / Capitol
Convicted of
Justin Michael Smith traveled from California to attend Donald Trump's rally on Jan. 6, 2021, then made his way to the U.S. Capitol, where he unlawfully entered during the riot carrying a black flag reading "Trump 2020 The Sequel, Make The Liberals Cry Again" and recorded himself on video yelling "We ain't going to take it" and other chants; Google location data placed a device associated with him inside the Capitol from about 2:34 p.m. to 3:07 p.m. He pleaded guilty to one charge, parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building, with other charges dismissed. He was sentenced on 7/14/2023 to 36 months of probation, 80 hours of community service, a $10 special assessment, and $500 in restitution; after the court found he had committed six probation violations, his probation was revoked on 8/27/2024 and he was resentenced to 120 days of incarceration.
Original sentence
Sentenced on 7/14/2023 to 36 Months Probation; $10 Special Assessment; $500 Restitution; 80 hours of community service. On 8/27/2024, the court finds that he committed six probation violations; probation is revoked and he is sentenced to 120 days incarceration.
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