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Woman gets 6 years for Capitol bombing attempt inspired by Luigi Mangione

Riley English, a 26-year-old woman, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for attempting to bomb Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the U.S. Capitol. English, who cited a mental health crisis and drug abuse as contributing factors, stated she was inspired by Luigi Mangione's actions. Despite her claims of not being political or violent, prosecutors argued the act was a planned "attempted political assassination." The judge acknowledged English's difficult life and progress in jail, noting the low chance of success for her plan and the ineffectiveness of the firebombs. AI

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Woman gets 6 years for Capitol bombing attempt inspired by Luigi Mangione

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press ·

    A woman inspired by Luigi Mangione to try bombing Scott Bessent gets hit with 6 years in prison

    Prosecutors sought more than 10 years for Riley English, who cited mental health struggles and fears about Trump-era policies toward trans people