Man Who Took a Selfie in Senate Chamber on January 6 Pleads Guilty to One Charge, Faces 20 Years in Prison
A Florida man who took a selfie in the Senate chamber on January 6 pleaded guilty to one charge on Wednesday and is facing 20 years in prison.
38-year-old Paul Hodgkins was originally hit with a 5-count indictment that included obstructing an official proceeding, entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, but he struck a deal with the feds and pleaded guilty to one charge of obstruction of an official proceeding.
According to court documents, Hodgkins entered the senate chamber on January 6 at 2:50 PM, walked among the desks, waved a Trump flag, took a selfie and peacefully exited the building by 3:15 PM.
Although the one charge carries 20 years in prison Hodgkins may serve a recommended sentence of between 15-21 months.
