WASHINGTON - A federal judge on Wednesday announced a prison sentence of 41 months for a New Jersey gym owner who punched a law enforcement officer during the riot at the U.S.
Capitol — the first rioter sentenced for violence against police during the attack.District Judge Royce Lamberth said Fairlamb's actions struck at "the heart of our democracy." Fairlamb had pleaded guilty, avoiding a trial."Had you gone to trial, I don't think there's any jury that could have acquitted you or would have acquitted you," the judge said.Fairlamb, a boxing coach and former mixed martial arts fighter, apologized and expressed remorse for actions that he described as irresponsible and reckless.Scott Fairlamb is pictured at the U.S.