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More Than 200 Protesters Will Face Felony Charges In D.C.

More than 200 protesters arrested on Inauguration Day will face felony rioting charges, which comes with up to 10 years in prison.
Posted at 4:04 PM, Jan 22, 2017

More than 200 protesters will face felony rioting charges after anti-Trump protests on Inauguration Day turned violent

In Washington, D.C., the sentence for felony rioting can be up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000. 

Six officers suffered minor injuries, three of which were head wounds. 

During a series of arraignment hearings Saturday, a judge saw many protesters in groups of 10. 

Defense attorneys argued there wasn't proof that everyone arrested was involved with the violence, but each protester was charged individually.