Former La Habra Police Chief Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Role in Capitol Riot

La Habra, California United States of America
Alan Hostetter, a former police chief from La Habra, California, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot.
During his sentencing, Hostetter praised Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's suggestion that the Jan. 6 attack could have been an 'inside job.'
Hostetter has announced plans to appeal his conviction.
Hostetter was convicted of multiple felonies, including conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and disorderly conduct.
Former La Habra Police Chief Sentenced to Over 11 Years for Role in Capitol Riot

Alan Hostetter, a former police chief from La Habra, California, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot. Hostetter, a fervent supporter of former President Trump, was convicted of multiple felonies, including conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and disorderly conduct. He was ordered to pay restitution and a fine, and is expected to report to prison in January 2024.

Hostetter and five other men were indicted on conspiracy charges related to the attack. The defendants planned and coordinated their efforts through an encrypted messaging application. Hostetter, a prominent critic of COVID-19 restrictions, was known for his activism. On the day of the riot, he brought weapons and tactical gear to the Capitol and joined a group that pushed through a line of police officers.

During his sentencing, Hostetter praised Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's suggestion that the Jan. 6 attack could have been an 'inside job.' However, this claim has been dismissed as 'ludicrous' by the FBI director. Hostetter has also been known to spin conspiracy theories, falsely claiming that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump. These claims have been widely debunked.

Hostetter's sentencing was close to the more than 12-year sentence requested by prosecutors. He has announced plans to appeal his conviction.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Hostetter's claim that the Jan. 6 attack could have been an 'inside job' is unsupported and has been dismissed by the FBI director.

Sources

84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

A Jan. 6 rioter praised Vivek Ramaswamy at his sentencing for suggesting riot was an 'inside job'

The Associated Press News LINDSAY WHITEHURST Thursday, 07 December 2023 21:04
  • Unique Points
    • Alan Hostetter, who carried a hatchet in his backpack on Jan. 6, spun conspiracy theories during his sentencing hearing, falsely claiming the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump.
    • Ramaswamy's mention of the conspiracy theory during a GOP debate drew attention, but there is no evidence to support the claims.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    • Alan Hostetter falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump and referred to the riot as a 'false flag' operation.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (80%)
    • Alan Hostetter spun conspiracy theories during his sentencing hearing, falsely claiming the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    97%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Former OC police chief sentenced to 11 years in prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

    Fox Television Stations News Site (Fox LA/FOX 11) City News Thursday, 07 December 2023 23:09
    • Unique Points
      • The defendants planned and coordinated their efforts through an encrypted messaging application.
      • Hostetter, a prominent COVID-19 restrictions critic and activist, was convicted of multiple charges, including conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and disorderly conduct.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    84%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    Alan Hostetter, ex-police chief who brought hatchet to Capitol on Jan. 6, sentenced to 11 years in prison

    CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Scott MacFarlane Thursday, 07 December 2023 23:09
    • Unique Points
      • He brought weapons and tactical gear to the Capitol and joined a group that pushed through a line of police officers.
      • He will appeal his conviction.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (90%)
      • Hostetter claimed the 2020 election was 'stolen' and made baseless theories about the attack being a 'false flag' operation.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      98%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      Former O.C. police chief gets 11 years for role in Jan. 6 riot

      The Los Angeles Times Hannah Fry Thursday, 07 December 2023 22:05
      • Unique Points
        • He was ordered to pay restitution and a fine, and is expected to report to prison in January 2024.
        • Hostetter, a fervent supporter of former President Trump, called for the execution of his perceived political enemies in speeches leading up to the insurrection.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        • The article is straightforward and factual, with no apparent deception.
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      86%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      A Jan. 6 rioter praised Vivek Ramaswamy at his sentencing for suggesting riot was an 'inside job'

      The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Lindsay Whitehurst | AP Thursday, 07 December 2023 21:05
      • Unique Points
        • Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur, has drawn attention in the GOP field with his rapid-fire speeches.
        • The FBI director has called this notion 'ludicrous.'
        • He was sentenced to 135 months in prison, close to the more than 12-year sentence requested by prosecutors.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (50%)
        • The defendant, Alan Hostetter, spun conspiracy theories and falsely claimed that the 2020 election was stolen.
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (80%)
        • Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur, has drawn attention in the GOP field with his rapid-fire speeches.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication