Judge Reduces Sentence for Capitol Rioter

Marc Bru, a 44-year-old member of the Proud Boys, had his prison sentence reduced by one year to five years by Chief Judge James Boasberg, following a Supreme Court ruling that limited the government's use of a federal obstruction law. Bru was involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, where he pushed barricades against police and entered restricted areas, but his courtroom conduct, characterized by repeated insults to the judge, has been particularly notable. Judge Boasberg remarked that Bru's post-riot behavior was the worst he had seen in his 22 years on the bench, citing Bru's history of disruptive courtroom antics. Despite acknowledging the harshness of his prison conditions, Bru expressed defiance, indicating he would commit the same actions again if given the chance. Bru has been incarcerated for 15 months across various facilities and described his time behind bars as an eye-opener to the realities of prison life. The case highlights the complexities of sentencing amid recent legal changes influenced by the Supreme Court.