Capitol Rioter from Katy, Texas Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
A Katy man, Brian Scott Jackson, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. Jackson, 48, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including assault, for his actions during the riot in Washington, D.C.
Brothers’ Involvement in the Riot
Brian Jackson and his brother Adam Jackson were both present at the Capitol on the day of the riot. Adam Jackson also admitted to assault and was sentenced to 52 weekends in prison earlier this year. Federal investigators revealed that the brothers had traveled to Washington with a friend to protest Congress’ certification of the Electoral College. They participated in a “Stop the Steal” rally before heading to the Capitol.
Violent Acts Against Police
During the riot, Brian Jackson was seen using a flagpole as a spear and throwing it at police officers as they attempted to storm the Capitol. He also posted a video on Facebook showing his brother holding a stolen police shield. The brothers then encountered a group of police officers protecting the Capitol tunnels, where Adam Jackson rammed the perimeter with a stolen riot shield and Brian Jackson threw a flagpole at the police.
Overall, Brian Jackson expressed pride in his participation in the riots through various messages after the events of January 6. Both Brian and Adam Jackson were arrested on June 7, 2022, for their actions during the Capitol riot.
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