Rochester Rioter Sentenced to Two-And-A-Half Years in Prison

A 28-year-old Rochester man is being sentenced to serve two-and-a-half years in federal prison after being convicted of civil disorder.

Dyshika McFadden was involved in protests over the death of George Floyd on May 20th, 2020, in which fires were sent and property was vandalized downtown.

McFadden was one of several people who set fire to a Rochester police car in front of the Public Safety Building, causing the car to be destroyed. He admitted to his actions at trial and will also pay more than $4,000 in restitution.


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