Why Thomas Webster, a former NYPD cop, sentenced to 10 years? × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout SK POP Feature

What did Thomas Webster do Former NYPD cop sentenced to 10 years in prison for role in Capitol riots

By Kritika Bhasin Modified 02 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Former NYPD cop sentenced to 10 years in prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot(Image via Twitter/Outspoken) Thomas Webster, a former NYPD officer, was given a 10-year jail term by a federal judge for assaulting a Washington D.C. police officer on the Capitol grounds on January 6, 2021. He was found guilty of multiple felonies on Thursday, September 1, 2022. In a case connected to the unrest at the U.S. Capitol in January 2021, U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta sentenced Thomas Webster to the longest sentence to date. The judge said: “What you did that day, it is hard to really put into words. I still remain shocked every single time I see video of the attack. The other victim was democracy." The video tape from that day shows Webster attempting to beat the cop with a flag pole and taking off his gas mask. Scott MacFarlane@MacFarlaneNewsSentencing at 2p in Jan 6 case of former NYPD officer Thomas Webster

Feds seek 17-year prison sentence arguing Webster came to DC on Jan 5 "armed & ready for battle. Not only did he pack his NYPD-issued bulletproof vest, but he also packed his off duty firearm"

I'll be in court56681272Sentencing at 2p in Jan 6 case of former NYPD officer Thomas WebsterFeds seek 17-year prison sentence arguing Webster came to DC on Jan 5 "armed & ready for battle. Not only did he pack his NYPD-issued bulletproof vest, but he also packed his off duty firearm"I'll be in court https://t.co/QaXEyLdf9j

A deeper look into ex-cop Thomas Webster s role in Jan 6 Capitol riot

Based on the video footage, the 56-year-old ex-Marine can be seen throwing a metal flagpole at DC officer Noah Rathbun. Webster then tackles and chokes the latter with his chinstrap near the US Capitol. Webster was convicted in May of all six allegations against him, five of which were felonies. Judge Amit Mehta said of the video: "Nobody pushed you forward, you ran, noting several times how the video completely contradicted Webster's own testimony of the assault." Thomas Webster, meanwhile, tried to convince them that he was trying to allow the officer he had tackled to the ground to see his hands. Outspoken@Out5p0kenThomas Webster, former NYPD cop, is sentenced to 10 years for assaulting officer in January 6th Capitol attack 5528993Thomas Webster, former NYPD cop, is sentenced to 10 years for assaulting officer in January 6th Capitol attack https://t.co/NQujqT37oT Mehta described Webster's testimony as "utterly fantastical." He added that the former cop's claims of self-defense were simply not plausible in reference to his statement from the witness stand in May and noted: "You constructed an alternative truth." Webster begged Mehta for "mercy" and spoke through tears before his sentence was given, stating that he "failed to have the courage to contain" himself that day. He said: "I can never look at my kids the same way again. The way they look at me, it's different now....I was their hero until January 6." Prosecutors mentioned that Webster carried a gun to Washington, DC, which he left behind on January 6. He also went to the Capitol wearing his police-issued body armor. Due to Webster being shielded by the armor, Judge Amit Mehta decided to add four levels to his augmentation. This alone increased the minimum sentence he could have received by 30 months. Reportedly, Mehta characterized Thomas Webster as an average American who "lost everything in a split second" while serving as a public servant in the NYPD and the Marine Corps. U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves said in a statement on Thursday: "As a former Marine and retired police officer, Thomas Webster could readily see the growing dangers to law enforcement when he and other members of the mob targeted the Capitol on January 6th. He chose to escalate the situation, brutally going on the attack. Today's sentence holds him accountable for his repeated attacks of an officer that day." Marshall Cohen@MarshallCohenNEW: Justice Dept. just released horrifying new footage from 1/6. Feds say this is ex-NYPD officer Thomas Webster (red jacket) wielding a flagpole, rushing at police & tackling a cop to the ground. DOJ released this after legal action by CNN and other outlets. (warning: explicit)2201812651NEW: Justice Dept. just released horrifying new footage from 1/6. Feds say this is ex-NYPD officer Thomas Webster (red jacket) wielding a flagpole, rushing at police & tackling a cop to the ground. DOJ released this after legal action by CNN and other outlets. (warning: explicit) https://t.co/yf7DQQFMWr Thomas Webster was found guilty of using a dangerous weapon to assault, obstruct, or interfere with an officer. Additionally, he was charged with bringing a dangerous weapon onto and remaining on a property that was off-limits. He was also charged with using a dangerous weapon to commit physical violence on property that was off-limits and committing a violent act on the grounds of the Capitol. Thomas Webster received a $2,060 reparation order and three years of monitored probation as part of his sentence. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Madhur Dave × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी