Retired NYPD Officer Sentenced 10 Years For Role In Jan. 6 Riot

Thomas Webster, a former police officer, received a 10-year prison sentence for assaulting a US Capitol police officer during the Capitol attack. This sentence is the longest among those convicted for their roles in the insurrection. Webster, a 20-year police veteran, was the first to be tried for assault in this context.

What was Thomas Webster's role in the Capitol attack?

What weapon did Thomas Webster use against the US Capitol police officer?

What was Thomas Webster's profession before the incident?

How long was Thomas Webster sentenced to prison?

What was significant about Webster's sentence compared to others involved in the insurrection?