Jon Schaffer will serve three years' probation after cooperating with the Justice Department in the Capitol riot investigation, having initially faced up to 4.5 years in prison.
Assistant US Attorney Kathryn Rakoczy commended Schaffer for his courage in becoming the first to plead guilty and cooperate publicly in a highly controversial case.
Rakoczy highlighted the risks Schaffer took by cooperating, pointing out that others in similar situations have faced threats against themselves and their families.
Judge Amit P. Mehta acknowledged Schaffer’s cooperation during the sentencing, emphasizing the significance of his early admission of guilt in a politically charged case.
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