Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a scathing letter Tuesday blasting the U.S. Attorney’s office for seeking reduced sentences for rioters arrested during the 2020 George Floyd protests.
before Lee's sentencing that the violent protests were a way for men and women to express themselves.
"In light of these circumstances, the analysis of the [sentencing] guidelines does not appear appropriate," DOJ concluded. The department asked for a"downward variance" of 12 years for Lee, much lower than the sentencing guidelines of up to 20 years. "While you treat persons charged with petty offenses from the January 6 riot as hardened criminals, now even the most heinous offenses can be treated leniently, as long as the perpetrator is of the correct race and the crime can be connected to some progressive cause célèbre," the senator wrote.Fox News’ Timothy Nerozzi and Kelly Laco contributed reporting.
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