On Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, insurrectionist Scott Kevin Fairlamb, who was facing up to eight years in prison and $250,000 worth of fines for his part in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 41 months in prison. So far, this is the longest sentence handed down connected to the insurrection on the Capitol grounds. After his release from prison, Fairlamb faces an additional 36 months of supervised release. Fairlamb, the brother of a Secret Service agent who was reportedly on Michelle Obama’s detail, took a plea deal in connection with his assault on law enforcement officers. The deal meant that Fairlamb would plead guilty to two counts: obstruction of an official proceeding, and assaulting an officer. Fairlamb cried in court before sentencing, telling the judge he had “nothing but remorse” for his “completely irresponsible, reckless behavior,” telling the court, «I just hope you show some mercy on me sir.” Judge Royce C. Lamberth only offered up to Fairlamb that »Had you gone to trial, I don't think there's any jury that could have acquitted you." Read more