Massachusetts doctor, Jacquelyn Starer, was sentenced to nine months in prison followed by nine months of home confinement for punching a police officer during the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Starer pleaded guilty to eight counts, including a felony assault charge, and expressed remorse for her actions in court. The incident occurred when Starer joined a mob of rioters inside the Capitol, striking the officer with a closed fist and shouting profanity.
Prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of over two years, but Starer’s attorneys argued for home confinement instead. The judge noted the seriousness of Starer’s actions, which were captured on video, and emphasized the danger posed to Congress members during the riot. Starer, who is a physician specializing in addiction medicine, agreed not to practice medicine in Massachusetts as part of her legal proceedings.
Following the riot, nearly 1,500 individuals have been charged with Capitol riot-related federal crimes, with over 900 convictions leading to various sentences. The sentencing of Starer highlights the consequences faced by individuals involved in the violent events that unfolded at the Capitol in 2021.
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