
"Poster boy of the insurrection" is sentenced to 5 years in prison
Jensen appeared to squander an opportunity for some degree leniency by giving a tepid statement at his sentencing hearing.
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Jensen appeared to squander an opportunity for some degree leniency by giving a tepid statement at his sentencing hearing.
Jensen appeared to squander an opportunity for some degree leniency by giving a tepid statement at his sentencing hearing.
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