Allentown, Pennsylvania( CNN) Sally Bissey understands the pain facing many Americans, whether she

the day began, it seemed pretty obvious that Donna Bissey was not going to go to prison.... That's

For many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan.... In at least 28 of those cases, prosecutors factored a defendant’s social media posts into their requests for stricter sentences, according to an Associated Press review of court records. Many rioters used social mediato celebrate the violence or spew hateful rhetoric.... Others used it to spread misinformation, promote baseless conspiracy theories or play down their actions....

Florida business owner Robert Palmer cheered on the violence at the US Capitol on January 6 before he joined the fray.... So far, 71 people have been sentenced for riot-related crimes.... They include a company CEO, an architect, a retired Air Force colonel, a gym owner, a former Houston police officer and a University of Kentucky student....

6 rioters admit they were wrong to enter the U.S. Capitol and disavow political violence, despite what former President Donald Trump claims in spreading lies about the attack. Some directly blame Trump for misleading them and warn Trump supporters not to trust him.... Others remain defiant and allege they are victims of so-called cancel culture.At least 170 rioters have pleaded guilty and more than 70 have been sentenced.... A sampling of what they and their lawyers have said in court:___Recom