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Former Navy SEAL sentenced in plot to throw fireworks at police during ‘No Kings’ protest
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The sentence given was 16 months in prison, according to reports from Gray News.
A prison sentence has been handed down to a former Navy SEAL. The individual, 49 years old, was found guilty of certain crimes. The case involves a protest that took place in California. Details about the incident are available from news sources. The sentence given was 16 months in prison, according to reports from Gray News. Further information can be found through WSMV 4 News or other sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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