CINCINNATI — A federal judge who voiced doubts about a man’s remorse and commitment against jihadist violence Monday sentenced him to 30 years in prison for plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol, drawing an outburst in support of Allah as he was led away in shackles.
U.S. District Judge Sandra Beckwith also ordered lifetime probation after prison for Christopher Lee Cornell, 22, including monitoring of his computer use and sharp restrictions on what he can do online.
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