Benjamin Song Sentenced to 100 Years as Federal Court Hands Long Terms to Protesters Tied to Antifa

Benjamin Song is sentenced to 100 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of attempted murder for shooting a police officer outside the Prairieland Detention Center.Seven co-defendants receive prison terms of 30 to 70 years after convictions on counts that include providing material support to terrorists and conspiracy to conceal documents.US District Judge Reed O'Connor described the episode as an assault on democracy, while defense attorney Philip Hayes says the defendants will appeal and denies intent to kill.Prosecutors say the case is the first terror-related prosecution of alleged antifa members under Donald Trump, and the actions follow federal charges against 15 people in Minnesota tied to immigration protests.
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