Judge in Jan. 6 Case ‘Shocked’ Public Figures Call Imprisoned Defendants ‘Hostages’

The court wishes to emphasize that misdemeanors can be serious crimes, judge says

Supporters of President Trump protest in Washington, on Jan. 6, 2021. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File

A federal judge, who has presided over several cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, has rebuked the characterization of those convicted as “hostages.”

U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth of the District of Columbia made the remarks during the resentencing of Jan. 6 defendant James Little, which was filed on Thursday.