A federal judge issued a one-year reduction in the sentence of a man who participated in the January 6 Capitol riot and subsequently displayed disruptive behavior in court, including verbally attacking the presiding judge. Marc Bru expressed dissatisfaction with his treatment while incarcerated but did not insult Chief Judge James Boasberg during the resentencing, which resulted in a five-year term. Bru is among those who benefited from a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that restricted the application of a federal obstruction law.

At 44 years old, Bru was involved in the attack with members of the Proud Boys, an extremist group, pushing barricades against law enforcement and entering the Senate gallery while making a gesture associated with the group. Although he wasn’t the most aggressive participant, Judge Boasberg noted that his behavior during court proceedings was unprecedented in his two decades of experience.

During his initial sentencing in January, Bru frequently interrupted the judge, referring to him as a “clown” and a “fraud,” and berated a prosecutor. He infamously claimed he would repeat his actions even if sentenced to life in prison. On Friday, he initially remained silent, allowing his attorney to speak for him, but he eventually responded when asked if he had any objections.

Having spent 15 months in various correctional facilities, Bru described his time in prison as an enlightening experience regarding its conditions. He argued that extending his time in the system wouldn’t deter him from his beliefs or actions.

Bru was convicted of seven offenses, including two felonies, after a jury-less trial. He is one of a small group of January 6 participants to have their sentences adjusted following the June Supreme Court ruling, which impacted felony obstruction charges. The Supreme Court ruled that obstruction charges must demonstrate intent to tamper with or destroy evidence, a criterion not met in many of the January 6 cases, effectively reducing his sentencing range from 70-87 months to 18-24 months.

Prosecutor Madison Mumma contended that Bru’s actions during and after the riot still warranted a six-year sentence, affirming that no changes had occurred that would justify a lighter sentence. Prosecutors asserted that Bru had been plotting further violent actions, referring to a possible armed insurrection targeting Portland, Oregon, shortly after the Capitol incident.

Following his release from pretrial detention, Bru faced additional charges relating to DUI offenses in Idaho and Montana, eventually evading trial and missing multiple court dates. Bru attempted to represent himself during his trial but did not mount any effective defense. Instead, he expressed a disdainful attitude toward the court and its proceedings, going so far as to declare he would “command” law enforcement to arrest the judge and prosecutor on allegations of “human trafficking” shortly before his January sentencing.