More prison sentences in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

Prison sentences continue to be handed down to persons convicted of criminal charges in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 storming of the U.S Capitol.

In Washington, on Friday a federal judge sentenced Jessica Watkins to eight years and six months in federal prison and Kenneth Harrelson to four years behind bars.

They were acquitted of seditious conspiracy charges but found guilty of other offenses related to the attempt by rightwing extremists to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s election to the presidency.

That comes after the sentencing on Thursday of 18 years in prison of Matthew Graves, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy. He’s the founder of the Oath Keepers extremist group. left the capital for the Memorial Day weekend, no deal had been reached.

According to the AP, both sides are closing in on a twoyear agreement that will cut the federal budget and extend the debt limit into 2025, after the 2024 presidential election.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that if a deal is not reached by the deadline, that would cause “severe hardship to American families” and American leadership.

The weather forecast for West Orange County area is mild and consistent.

Saturday through Tuesday will see morning clouds with afternoon sun.

Saturday’s daytime high will be 69 with an overmight low of 59. Temps will slowly cool all rhe way to 64 on Tuesday.