Federal prosecutors say Joshua Pruitt was sentenced to 55 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. He must also pay $2,000 in restitution.
The Justice Department announced Monday that a Washington D.C. man who was in the process of joining the Proud Boys was sentenced to 55 months in prison for his actions during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
According to court documents, while inside the Capitol Visitor's Center, the 40-year-old encountered then-Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer and his security detail, who were evacuating from the Senate Chamber on Jan. 6, 2021.
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