Nathaniel Tuck, a former police officer and member of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly also imposed a $2,000 fine and $2,000 in restitution during the sentencing held on Wednesday.

Tuck, 32, from Apopka, Florida, was noted by prosecutors for being among the first wave of rioters who breached police lines to enter the Capitol grounds. In a court filing, it was detailed that Tuck was “the sole member of the group who successfully pushed his way past a line of multiple Capitol Police officers, making physical contact with at least one officer as he did so” (The Hill).

Following a guilty plea entered in September for felony obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder and a misdemeanor for unlawfully entering a restricted area, Tuck's involvement was characterized as part of a "hand-selected group of Proud Boys members that openly discussed its plans for violence at the Capitol" (Newsweek).

During the incident, Tuck reportedly berated law enforcement personnel, shouting accusations such as “communists” at officers trying to restore order. After the chaos, he even took part in a celebratory photograph with fellow Proud Boys members (AP News).

The broader implications of Tuck's conviction are profound, as President-elect Donald Trump has indicated intentions to pardon individuals associated with the Capitol riots once he returns to the White House later this month. However, it remains unclear whether these pardons would include those already convicted of violence (Newsweek).

More than 1,500 individuals have been indicted in connection with the January 6 riot, a significant portion of whom are affiliated with the Proud Boys. Tuck's father, Kevin Tuck, also a Proud Boys member, is set to be sentenced next week, having pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge.