"This is going to have consequences for these people for the rest of their lives -- and it should," said John Flannery, a former federal prosecutor and Capitol Hill lawyer.
Pezzola, the attorney wrote, was sorry for his actions, which included posting a video giving a triumphant speech inside the Capitol while smoking a "victory" cigar. He was right. A week later a federal complaint charged him with, among other things, using a weapon -- the flag pole -- to assault an officer. The charges carry a maximum 60 years in prison.
As a procession of rioters ended up before federal judges, some issuing apologies before they got to court, it was impossible to discern who was sincerely sorry and who was expressing contrition in a preemptive bid for leniency from the court. Pezzola's judge denied his request for bond, citing a potential danger to the community and saying Pezzola's expressions of regret now can't outweigh evidence that he "was willing to play an important role in an act of political violence."
Well... since you apologized... you're free to go!!
Sorry, eat 💩.
These apologies and contrite remarks are a joke. Adults who knew better now are trying to squirm their way out of just punishment. They will have plenty of time to reflect the damage to their families while behind bars.
More like: “Traitorous MAGA dipshits unhappy about consequences.” They are on video saying things like, “why are the capitol police doing this to *US*?” Entitled treasonous villains. Maximum sentences please.
Eediots