Washington, D.C. – Steven Miles, a 40-year-old man from Zephyrhills, Florida, and identified as a member of the Proud Boys and an adult film actor, has been sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots. U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb also mandated 12 months of supervised release and a $2,000 restitution payment following Miles’ guilty plea to a felony charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers.
Court records detail that Miles traveled to Washington, D.C., to protest the 2020 presidential election results. Dressed in desert-camouflaged jacket and jungle camouflage pants, he played a significant role in the violence that ensued at the Capitol. Before the Capitol breach, Miles and other Proud Boys members left the rally site, chanting provocative slogans as they approached the building.
Miles aggressively confronted Capitol Police, attempting to punch and shove officers in an effort to penetrate their defensive line.
His violent actions were part of a broader assault that ultimately overran police defenses, allowing rioters, including Miles, to enter the Capitol. At approximately 2:13 p.m., Miles used a wooden plank to break a window of the Senate Wing Door, facilitating the entry of numerous rioters into the building. This act contributed significantly to the chaos and the overwhelming of law enforcement personnel.
Inside the Capitol, Miles continued towards the Senate until being directed out by police officers shortly after his unlawful entry. His sentencing marks a continuation of legal actions taken against individuals involved in the Jan. 6 breach, highlighting the consequences of disrupting the democratic process and assaulting law enforcement officers.