John Wright, 55, of Canton, Ohio, faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in Washington, D.C., to obstruction of an official proceeding.
Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. John Wright, 55, of Canton, Ohio, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, to a felony charge after he went into the Capitol during the riot. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Canton, Ohio, man who entered the U.S. Capitol during the assault on the building on Jan. 6, 2021, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to a felony charge.
John Wright, 55, faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to obstruction of an official proceeding, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 28. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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