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Michael Stepakoff
pardonJ6 / Capitol
Convicted of
Michael Stepakoff, 56, a former criminal defense attorney and founder of a Messianic synagogue in Florida, entered the lobby of the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot and spent about five minutes inside taking photos, including a selfie that he shared on Facebook along with other images from the building. He pleaded guilty to one charge, parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building, with other charges dismissed. Judge Christopher Cooper sentenced him on 1/20/2022 to 12 months of probation including 2 months of home confinement, a $742 fine, a $10 special assessment, $500 in restitution, and 60 hours of community service.
Original sentence
Sentenced 1/20/2022 to 12 months of Probation with 60 days location monitoring; fine of $742; Special Assessment $10; Restitution of $500; 60 hours community service.
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