Marine Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years for Capitol Riot Assault, Previous Felony Conviction Cited

A former Marine from South Carolina has been given a prison sentence of nearly five years for his involvement in the storming of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. Tyler Bradley Dykes, 26, was convicted of assaulting law enforcement during the riot and was sentenced by Judge Beryl A. Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. This sentence comes after his participation in the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va., for which he was previously convicted of a felony.

Legal Consequences

Mr. Dykes' actions, which included moving fences, pushing officers, and using a police riot shield to gain entry into the Capitol, were deemed to have significantly disrupted the joint session of the U.S. Congress that was meeting to certify the electoral votes of the 2020 presidential election. The US Department of Justice emphasized the severity of his actions and their impact on the democratic process.

Following a thorough review of the evidence and the nature of Mr. Dykes' actions, Judge Howell handed down a sentence of four years and nine months in prison. This decision reflects the gravity of his offenses and serves as a deterrent to others who may consider similar acts in the future.