Man sentenced for recording fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt on Jan. 6

John Earle Sullivan, a 29-year-old man from Utah, was sentenced to six years in prison for recording himself instigating violence and filming the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt during the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. He was convicted of rioting, obstructing Congress, and misdemeanors. Prosecutors described him as an anarchist activist who brought weapons to the riot. His defense attorney emphasized his positive qualities and claimed that he led an admirable life. Sullivan, who has been held in isolation, expressed support for Black Lives Matter, causing confusion among conservatives. Sullivan’s social media posts demonstrated his desire for chaos and violence, leading to his participation in attacking Congress.

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