Judge Rejects Capitol Rioter's Laughable Defense, Sentences Him to 5 Years in Prison
• Judge Friedrich slams Capitol rioter Anthony Sargent's "laughable" defense that he broke glass and entered Capitol to "help endangered police officers"
• Sargent pleads guilty to civil disorder charges related to his participation in January 6 riots
• Prosecutors accuse Sargent of breaching north entrance of Capitol, pushing against officers guarding building
• Judge says she's "not buying" Sargent's explanation, criticizes him for not fully accepting responsibility
• Friedrich sentences Sargent to 5 years in prison, 14 months longer than prosecution recommendation