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1st trial in Capitol riot ends
in conviction on all counts
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN about three hours and con-
and COLLEEN LONG victed him on all counts.
Associated Press The verdict could be a
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bellwether for many other
Texas man was convicted Capitol riot cases. It could
on Tuesday of storming give Justice Department
the U.S. Capitol with a hol- prosecutors more leverage
stered handgun, a mile- in plea negotiations and
stone victory for federal discourage other defen- RIOT
prosecutors in the first trial dants from gambling on tri-
among hundreds of cases als of their own.
arising from last year’s riot. Reffitt, 49, of Wylie, Texas,
A jury also convicted Guy didn’t testify at his trial,
Wesley Reffitt of obstruct- which started last Wednes- CONTROL
ing Congress’ joint session day. He showed little visible
to certify the Electoral Col- reaction to the verdict, but
lege vote on Jan. 6, 2021, his face was covered by a
of interfering with police of- mask. This artist sketch depicts Guy Wesley Reffitt, joined by his lawyer William Welch, right, in Federal
ficers who were guarding Outside court, his wife Ni- Court, in Washington, on Feb. 28, 2022.
the Capitol and of threat- cole said the verdict was Associated Press
ening his two teenage chil- “against all American
dren if they reported him to people. You’re going to All Americans should be She said her husband was are all in danger,” she said.
law enforcement after the be convicted on your First wary. This fight has just be- being used as an example
attack. Jurors deliberated Amendment rights. gun.” by the government. “You Continued on Page 2