Zylas Hamilton

Zylas Hamilton, of Blue Ridge, Georgia, livestreamed his entry into the U.S. Capitol on Facebook during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot and later said he reflected on the "split-second decision" that changed his life, having told others he could have "burnt the Capitol to the ground." He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and illegally demonstrating in the Capitol, with two other charges dropped. He was sentenced on 8/22/2024 to 30 days of home detention, 24 months of probation, a $100 fine, $500 in restitution, a $20 special assessment, and 60 hours of community service.