US Crime NewsCapitol Breacher Asks Judge for No Jail Time00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintOn right, Paul Hodgkins seen inside the Senate chamber in the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. On left, Hodgkins seen in an undated selfie photograph. FBI; U.S. District Court for the District of ColumbiaZachary StieberSenior Reporter7/9/2021|Updated: 7/9/2021A Florida man who participated in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 is asking a judge to not include prison time in his sentence.Paul Hodgkins, 38, was seen inside the Senate chamber waving a pro-Trump flag. He pleaded guilty last month to obstructing an official proceeding.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesHere Are All the States That Have Paid Full SNAP Benefits for NovemberNov 14, 2025Pepsi Says It Will Release Doritos and Cheetos Without Artificial FlavorsNov 13, 2025Government Reopens After Longest Shutdown in US History: 4 Things to KnowNov 13, 2025FDA Officials Announce New Pathway for Bespoke Gene TherapiesNov 13, 2025Related TopicsFloridaU.S. Capitol