Jail-Profit Scheme: Capitol Rioter Sells 'Political Prisoner' Merch

Shane Jenkins, a Capitol rioter, has been selling merchandise from jail promoting the idea that he and other rioters are political prisoners unfairly detained. This action disturbed US District Judge Amit Mehta, who sentenced Jenkins to seven years for his violent actions during the January 6 attack. Judge Mehta emphasized that the detainees are being punished for their actions, not their beliefs.

From his jail cell, Shane Jenkins has been marketing T-shirts, tote bags, and other merchandise promoting the idea that he and fellow Capitol rioters are unjustly held political prisoners.

US District Judge Amit Mehta, who sentenced Jenkins to seven years in prison for his violent participation in the January 6 Capitol attack, was disturbed by this narrative. Mehta reiterated that the detainees face punishment for their actions, not their beliefs.

In his sentencing, Mehta emphasized that it is misleading to claim the rioters are victims of political persecution, noting that Jenkins' violent actions on January 6 were well-documented by video evidence.

(With inputs from agencies.)