STANDBY: Sentencing begins in misdemeanor case of Jan 6 defendant Boyd Camper, who acknowledged bringing 10 y/o son to Capitol, but leaving child outside with adult friend 
There’s that phrase again. His lawyer tells judge Camper “was caught up in the emotion” on Jan. 6. Defense says Camper went to DC as a “patriot” who was “skeptical” about election
Prosecutor says the fact that Camper brought his 10 y/o son on Jan 6 is an indication Camper was not planning on seeing violence. Feds cite this as they explain why they’re seeking two months in jail as sentence
Camper says he was “horrified “ by what he saw of the riot on TV after Jan 6
Camper says he stopped a guy with a pitchfork who was climbing Capitol stairs. Camper says he grabbed it and tossed it away. Feds have said they don’t have evidence either way of that account
Camper is giving a very lengthy statement explaining his conduct on Jan 6. Keeps emphasizing that he was trying to be honorable.
Camper is suggesting serving any jail time on holidays and weekends to preserve his time with his son
Camper: “Sometimes I stand my ground… when I should walk away”
Camper says it’s sad to stand facing off against the US government which “I’d give my life for”
Judge calls ten minute break. Then we hear the sentence
Judge tells Camper he “surely” would’ve been convicted if case went to trial. (2nd day in a row that a judge has said this to a Jan 6 defendant)
Judge: “Clearly your intent and mindset … was to participate in this self-described Insurrection”
Judge: “Violence is an unacceptable way to resolve political differences”. Judge says Camper should teach his son about the value of democracy
Judge sentences Boyd Camper to two months prison. Exactly what Feds sought
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