Massachusetts Man Sentanced For Role In Capitol Riot

A 61 year old Athol, Massachusetts man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for his role in the Capitol Riot.

Vincent Gillespie was charged with assaulting an officer and resisting arrest.

According to the charging documents:

"From at least 4:11 p.m. to at least 4:25 p.m., GILLESPIE was among the rioters on the

Lower West Terrance of the U.S. Capitol who engaged in pushing, shoving, yelling, and fighting

with law enforcement officers. Surveillance video depicts GILLESPIE wearing the Berkshire

Nautilus sweatshirt that generated the original tip."

Gillespie was found guilty back in December of 2022 after a jury trial. In addition to the prison time, he will pay a 25 thousand dollar fine and make restitution of 2 thousand dollars as well as three years of supervised release.

(Photo provided by Department of Justice)


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