A federal judge has sentenced an individual from Washington, D.C., to 27 months in prison for the February assault of Rep. Angie Craig, Democrat of Minnesota, in the elevator of Craig's Capitol Hill apartment complex.
The attacker followed, trapped and then punched Craig during the assault, according to the Justice Department. She was left bruised and injured. Craig told CBS News that she managed to escape by throwing her hot coffee on the attacker and quickly exiting the elevator at the next floor.
The individual pleaded guilty in June and expressed their apology in court on Thursday.
"I apologize to Angie Craig for putting my hands on her," the individual said. "I apologize for the pain I've caused."
In a poignant letter submitted to the judge, Craig described the aftermath of the assault. She revealed that she has faced death threats and doxxing as a result of the media coverage surrounding the attack. Craig also disclosed that she has relocated to a new residence in Washington, D.C., for safety reasons, and expressed concern for the well-being of her partner and children.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has recommended that Hamlin, who has a history of substance abuse, schizophrenia, and suicide attempts, be placed in a federal prison medical facility. The recommendation was made by Chief Judge James Boasberg, based on the diagnosis and the defense lawyer's arguments.
