Jan. 6 Defendant Taunts Judge After Being Sentenced: Trump's Gonna Pardon Me Anyways!'
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Judge Royce Lamberth underscored the necessity of justice above political influences, stating, "the administration of justice is necessary no matter the political winds of the day."
As Grillo was sentenced, CNN correspondent Katelyn Polantz noted the rarity of immediate imprisonment for nonviolent crimes, saying, "puts him in prison immediately. That rarely happens in a situation like this."
Defendant Philip Grillo defiantly claimed, "Trump's gonna pardon me anyways!" showcasing the intertwining of politics and the Capitol riot sentencing.
Friends of Grillo, identified as Republican Party officials, assured him, "Don't worry, Phil. Donald's gonna take care of you," reflecting the continued support for him among his political allies.
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