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William Lewis
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Convicted of
William Lewis, 58, of Burbank, Illinois, sprayed Wasp and Hornet Killer insecticide directly at police officers on four separate occasions at the Capitol's Lower West Terrace during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, then threw the empty can at officers, forcing several Metropolitan Police officers to leave the defensive line to treat their eyes; he also used a stolen police baton to smash three panes of a large window near the tunnel entrance. The FBI arrested him on 11/9/2023. He pleaded guilty to a felony count of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers. U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras sentenced him on 1/17/2025 to 37 months in prison, 24 months of supervised release, a $100 special assessment, and $3,761 in restitution.
Original sentence
Sentenced on 1/17/2025 to 37 Months of Incarceration; 24 months of supervised release with conditions; Special Assessment: $100; Restitution: $3,761.
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