Edgar Maddison Welch, motivated by the 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory, fired a gun in a D.C. restaurant, illustrating the real-world consequences of online misinformation.
Authorities stated that Welch's actions in 2016, firing at Comet Ping Pong due to the unfounded allegations of child trafficking, had lasting trauma effects on the restaurant's staff.
During the recent traffic stop, Welch pointed a gun at police, leading to officers shooting him, a tragic escalation linked to his previous violent act.
Supreme Court Justice Kentaji Brown Jackson sentenced Welch to four years after he pleaded guilty for his actions stemming from the 'Pizzagate' incident.
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