A January 6 rioter who said that 'war just started' in a video taken after the attack on the US Capitol and encouraged social media followers to act was sentenced to 45 days in jail.
A January 6 rioter who said that"war just started" in a video taken after the attack on the US Capitol and encouraged social media followers to act as well was sentenced Wednesday to 45 days in jail.
Imelda Acosta, also known by her social media name"Mariposa Castro," livestreamed the 2021 riot for more than 40 minutes -- capturing parts of one of the most brutal attacks on police that day. She was fined $5,000 in addition to the 45-day sentence. She had previously pleaded guilty to unlawfully protesting.
Watch: McConnell breaks with the RNC over Jan. 6 insurrection 03:28"What happens next time around?" Walton said of the next election cycle, adding later,"If there's no real consequence, then people will say 'why not do it again.'" During the hearing, Acosta -- the former owner of a tea and yoga shop -- said she was a peaceful person who"got caught up in all the energy" that day.
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