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Military Veteran Jessica Watkins Sentenced to 8½ Years in Prison for Storming U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6

Jessica Watkins, a military veteran who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, was sentenced to 8½ years in federal prison after delivering an emotional apology in court. Judge Amit Mehta accepted Watkins' apology and her attorney argued that she should receive a lesser sentence due to her lack of criminal history and military service. Watkins expressed remorse for her actions and her attorney said they hope she can now move forward with her life.