'Zip-tie guy' sentenced to nearly 5 years for Capitol riot actions

Eric Munchel, known as the "zip-tie guy", was sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison for his role in the Jan 6 Capitol riot. This is one of the longest sentences handed down.

Munchel and his mother, Lisa Eisenhart, drove from Nashville to DC to participate in election protest rallies on Jan 5-6.

During the riot, Munchel carried zip ties in the Capitol, while Eisenhart also went inside. Prosecutors argued they planned to restrain members of Congress.

Munchel was found guilty of 10 charges including obstruction, conspiracy, and carrying a dangerous weapon (a taser). Eisenhart was found guilty of 10 charges.

With the 2024 election approaching, the judge aimed to deter the defendants and others from participating in similar future actions.