Texan Sentenced to 38 Months in Prison for Involvement in Capitol Riot

Garret Miller, a 36-year-old unemployed Texan, was sentenced to 38 months in prison on Wednesday for his involvement in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Miller was wearing a T-shirt with a picture of President Donald Trump and the words “I was there, Washington, D.C., January 6, 2021” when he was arrested two weeks after the attack.

Prosecutors had asked for a sentence of 48 months in prison, while Miller’s defense lawyer had asked for a sentence of 30 months, which would essentially be time served, as Miller has been locked up since his arrest in late January 2021.

Miller was among the many rioters who documented their actions that day in a flurry of social media posts. He had also threatened Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on social media after the attack.

With credit for good behavior, Miller is expected to serve another eight months in prison. He has already spent more than two years behind bars since his arrest.

The sentence serves as a reminder that the consequences of participating in the Capitol riot are serious and that those who threaten elected officials will be held accountable.