Standby. More news coming. The first sentencing hearing in a Jan 6 case is about to begin. Lower level case. But our first sample of how judges will handle *some* of these cases
Anna Morgan Lloyd (49 y/o of Indiana). Guilty plea to count four of her charges. Unlawful picketing/parading. Max sentence is six months. But Feds aren’t requesting jail. Standby by more ....
As we reported on @nbcwashington last week, prosecutors are recommending three years probation. Morgan Lloyd is seeking community service and a fine. Let’s see which way the judge leans ...
US Justice Dept prosecutor: “January 6, 2021 will always be an infamous day in American history” ..... so begins first sentencing argument in US Capitol Insurrection
Feds acknowledge no evidence of violence, theft, damage or incitement by Morgan Lloyd. And no evidence she entered any rooms or offices. And they say she “cooperated”, allowed cellphone search, admitted her actions, expressed “contrition”
(Will others express “contrition”?)
(Will others express “contrition”?)
Defense lawyer now asking for leniency. Says others had “more lethal ideas about what to do that day”.... “Miss Lloyd was among the least culpable” - two references to “ex-President”
Defense lawyer tells judge Anna Morgan Lloyd is “horrified” she participated in something so violent
Anna Morgan Lloyd has just apologized to “American people”... “I’m ashamed it became a savage display”
Judge tells Anna Morgan Lloyd “I’ve struggled with what would be an appropriate sentence... this was not a peaceful demonstration. Not an accident it turned violent...”
Judge: “Some of these defendants in these cases are not gonna do what you did. They’re not gonna say they did anything wrong”
Judge says some Jan 6 defendants think there will be no consequence. Defense lawyers have told me as much too. They think Trump is gonna save them, per those lawyers
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