Gaetz introduces bill to limit harsh sentences for Jan. 6 defendants

EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Tuesday will introduce a bill that aims to protect Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants from retaliation by federal prosecutors when seeking petitions for resentencing.

The bill “will provide significant relief for January 6th defendants and ensure federal prosecutors stop aggressively pursuing charges if defendants petition for resentencing,” Gaetz told the Washington Examiner. “Additionally, it will ensure that justice is served fairly, balancing the need for accountability with the protection of individual rights.”