Man Who Breached US Capitol Sentenced to 45 Days in Jail

Matthew Mazzocco is seen in selfie photographs outside and inside the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. DOJ

A man who breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was sentenced on Monday to 45 days in jail despite prosecutors recommending he receive no jail time.

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan diverged from the prosecutorial recommendation for Matthew Mazzocco because she felt he only showed remorse when it became clear he could face jail time.