A woman who took part in protests at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 60 days in jail, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Dawn Bancroft was charged with offenses related to entering and remaining in the U.S. Capitol Building during the protests, which have often been described by legacy media outlets as an “insurrection.”
The protests took place during a joint session of the United States Congress that had been convened to certify the results of the 2020 general elections, which were disputed by former President Donald Trump and his supporters.
During this time, a large crowd gathered outside the Capitol building to protest the certification. The protests spilled over the permanent and temporary barricades with some people entering the Capitol building. Thousands of protesters, mostly peaceful, remained outside….