They Stormed the Capitol. Now They Want Millions.
A January 6 rioter, Robert Gieswein, is seeking up to $10 million from the Justice Department's new Anti-Weaponization Fund. He was previously sentenced to four years in prison for his actions during the Capitol riot. Gieswein claims he is entitled to the funds based on the law and is willing to negotiate for a lower amount.
- ▪Robert Gieswein was involved in the January 6 Capitol riot and was sentenced to four years in prison in 2023.
- ▪He is now seeking up to $10 million from the Justice Department's Anti-Weaponization Fund.
- ▪Gieswein believes he is entitled to the money and is experienced in business negotiations.
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They Stormed the Capitol. Now They Want Millions.Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. (Brent Stirton via Getty Images)‘Take the money and run’ is how one January 6 rioter who wielded a tomahawk views the new Anti-Weaponization Fund. He says he only wants his ‘fair share.’By Tanner Nau05.26.26 — U.S. PoliticsNo description available.FOLLOW TOPIC --:----:--Upgrade to ListenProduced by ElevenLabs using AI narrationRobert Gieswein was wearing a “camouflage paramilitary kit” and carrying a baseball bat when he began marching with members of the Proud Boys far-right militia group toward the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to the Justice Department.
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