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DOJ seeks longest sentence yet in Jan. 6 case

The Justice Department is seeking the longest sentence yet for a Jan. 6 defendant. Prosecutors say Thomas Webster brought weapons to the Capitol and violently assaulted a police officer. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains the rationale behind the department's 17-year sentencing request.
Aug 27, 2022 (04:40)
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