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Scott mcfarlane. he's been covering the sentencings and plea bargains for those in the attack. let's talk about this case, mr. hodgkins, a 38-year-old man from florida in the chamber, asking for mercy, some charity. the judge said no this would set a bad precedent. giving 8 months, less than prosecutors had hoped for. what's the precedence in this case? >> this is the first test case, willie and people don't like the score. paul hodgkins got half of what the prosecutors were seeking, 8 months versus 18 requested by prosecutors. he told the judge what he did was foolish, not inspired by politic...
Proceeding. "the new york times" reports that he told the judge that he was remorseful for breaking into the capitol, calling it a foolish decision. in court papers the times writes his attorney invoked abraham lincoln's words saying that judge moss had a chance to show malice toward none and charity toward all by foregoing prison time entirely. but the court suggested that would simply encourage future attacks and noted yesterday that hodgkins brought goggles and a pair of gloves with him as if prepared for conflict. the judge said he deserved less than 18 months prosecutors requested because...
Walking it, we'll see where that goes. it's just another hurdle in an already large -- the largest criminal investigation and prosecution in u.s. history. >> so much still to play out here, but we have the first sentencing of eight months we'll see if that becomes the standard. scott, thanks so much. good to see you. house minority leader, kevin mccarthy announced his picks for the select committee investigating the january 6th attack, including congressman jim banks of indiana, jim jordan of ohio, rodney davis of illinois, kelly armstrong of north dakota and troy neihls. three of them previ...