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Rioter who encountered senator gets over 4 years in prison

Robert Jenkins, attorney for Capitol rioter and Proud Boy Joshua Pruitt, speaks with members of the press outside federal court after Pruitt's sentencing hearing, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Robert Jenkins, attorney for Capitol rioter and Proud Boy Joshua Pruitt, speaks with members of the press outside federal court after Pruitt's sentencing hearing, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

FILE - Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. Facing prison time and dire personal consequences for storming the U.S. Capitol, some Jan. 6 defendants are trying to profit from their participation in the deadly riot, using it as a platform to drum up cash, promote business endeavors and boost social media profiles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Rioter who encountered senator gets over 4 years in prison