Princeton University Grad Sentenced For Role In Jan. 6 Riots: Report

PRINCETON, NJ — A Princeton University graduate who participated in the Capitol Riots on Jan. 6, 2021 was sentenced to two months in prison on Wednesday, according to reports.

Larry Giberson, who graduated from the University earlier this year, had pleaded guilty to civil disorder in July for his involvement in the Capitol riots.

A resident of Manahawkin, Giberson graduated from Princeton in May with a degree in Politics and certificates in Values and Public Life and French. According to authorities, he joined the rioters and engaged in violence against law enforcement officers guarding the Capitol in the Lower West Terrace “tunnel” entrance on Jan. 6.

According to the AP, Giberson who is now 22, expressed remorse for his actions. The government had sought 11 months in prison for Giberson.

The judge who sentenced Giberson said his youth played a part in his lenient sentencing, according to NBC News.

Giberson entered the tunnel around 3:10 p.m. on Jan.6, 2021, and made his way towards the front of the pack of rioters as they attempted to force their way into the building by coordinating “heave-ho” pushing efforts against the police line, according to court documents.

Rioters continually battled to regain access to the Capitol through the tunnel. Giberson stood nearby as rioters dragged one officer into the crowd, and he watched as rioters assaulted and brutally injured the officer, officials said.

As rioters dragged one officer out of the tunnel and violently assaulted that officer, Giberson started yelling “DRAG THEM OUT!” and cheered as weapons and pepper spray were used against police officers in the tunnel, according to court documents.

Authorities identified Giberson using Instagram and Princeton University websites.

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