1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

I’d like to remind you of another violent rioter at the Capitol who was pardoned or given clemency this week: Julian Khater pleaded guilty to pepper spraying Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick in the face. Later that night, Sicknick collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. He died the following day. According to the Washington, D.C. medical examiner, Sicknick's death was due to "natural causes" — two strokes — but "all that transpired played a role in his condition." Sicknick's mother, Gladys, spoke at Khater's sentencing hearing. "Lawlessness, misplaced loyalty to a deranged autocratic ideal, and hate killed my son," she told the court. "And I hope you are haunted by your crimes behind bars. Whatever jail time you receive is not enough in my eyes." Khater was sentenced to more than six years in prison. Brian Sicknick gave his life to protect Congress. Donald Trump washed away Khater’s crimes. I urge you to use your voice and power to oppose this travesty. Remember Officer Brian Sicknick.