Rioter Seeks Early Release, Says He Was Manipulated into Participating in Jan. 6 Insurrection
• Rioter says he was "manipulated" into participating in Jan. 6 insurrection, requests early release
• Claims he was influenced by "powerfully influential people" and outlets like Fox News that "encouraged" his actions
• Says if not for their fraudulent claims, he would have been there for his grandparents and to support his kids
• Requested sentence reduction to time served or release to home confinement
• Over 1,200 people have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol breach