**Capitol Riot Judge Condemns Justifying Political Violence**- Republican-appointed judge warns supporters of Capitol rioter that justifying political violence leads to a cycle of further violence.
Washington D.C. – A federal judge appointed by a Republican issued a stern warning to supporters of a Jan. 6 rioter, emphasizing that justifying political violence can lead to a dangerous cycle that undermines democracy. In an unprecedented move, U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth publicly shared the statement he prepared to sentence Taylor James Johnatakis to over seven years in prison. He also vowed to send copies of his statement to 20 individuals who …