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Montco rioter who vaped in Capitol gets two weeks in prison; judge calls some plea deals soft

The sentencing judge questioned whether light plea deals for rioters like Brian Stenz, of East Norriton, were helping Trump allies rewrite the history of the insurrection.

Brian Stenz, 51, of East Norriton, poses for a selfie inside the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot. Stenz, who is facing four charges related to illegally entering the Capitol, is one of the dozens in Pennsylvania and South Jersey charged so far in connection to the insurrection. He was sentenced Thursday.
Brian Stenz, 51, of East Norriton, poses for a selfie inside the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot. Stenz, who is facing four charges related to illegally entering the Capitol, is one of the dozens in Pennsylvania and South Jersey charged so far in connection to the insurrection. He was sentenced Thursday.Read moreCourt Filing