Trans Woman Sentenced for Capitol Firebombs | Hattiesburg News

A 26-year-old transgender woman, Riley English, was sentenced to six years and one month for attempting to assassinate Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with homemade firebombs at the U.S. Capitol — a plot that failed because Bessent wasn’t there and the bombs wouldn’t ignite. Though prosecutors sought harsher punishment for what they called a politically motivated attack, the judge acknowledged her severe mental health crisis, drug use, and diminished capacity, calling her actions a “cry for help.” English, who has already served nearly two years in custody, will also face three years of supervised release, as the court expressed hope she’ll find stability after her incarceration. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/666f7b2c99b62059