Kentucky Rioter First to Breach Capitol on January 6th Convicted on All Charges
• Michael Sparks was the first rioter to enter the Capitol building on January 6th, 2021, jumping through a shattered window
• Sparks was convicted on all 6 charges against him, including 2 felonies related to obstructing Congress and civil disorder
• Prosecutors characterized Sparks as the "tip of the spear" who was ready for "civil war" and breached the Capitol less than a minute before the Senate evacuated
• Defense argued Sparks left quickly once he realized Pence wouldn't overturn the election, but prosecutors noted his lack of remorse
• Sparks traveled to the Capitol from Kentucky with co-workers, one of whom has already been sentenced to over 4 years in prison