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Idaho Falls man sentenced to probation on Jan. 6 riot charges

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to two years probation for his actions at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6.

Tyler John Tew pleaded guilty to all four federal charges against him.

They include disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds.

He also has to pay $500 in restitution and a $2,000 fine, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. 

Tew was arrested in November of 2021.

Capitol security footage shows him in the capitol building at the time of the riot. 

A police body camera shows him possibly yelling at officers until he was peppered sprayed.

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