John Lolos — a Jan. 6 defendant who was "continuously yelling 'Trump 2020!’” on an airplane and then got nabbed because an airport officer happened to spot him in an Instagram video — is at his plea hearing. It’s been a bit bumpy so far. He just complained the FBI was very rude. 
John Lolos is trying to amend the agreement, claiming that an officer was luring him into a hallway inside the Capitol.
Prosecutor says they can stop right now and set this for trial if Lolos is really going to push on this.
Lolos’ lawyer is taking him into a breakout room.
Prosecutor says they can stop right now and set this for trial if Lolos is really going to push on this.
Lolos’ lawyer is taking him into a breakout room.
Lolos has withdrawn his request to amend the statement of facts, his lawyer states. But Lolos might try to elaborate on his tale about an officer luring him into a hallway at sentencing, his lawyer says. Bottom line is he acknowledges he made a his own choice to enter Capitol.
Lolos seems to have questions about every aspect of the plea agreement. He asks the judge about the difference between prison and jail. He then brought up how many times he’s searched at the airport. His lawyer is desperately trying to keep him on track.
John Lolos pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor.
“Yes I did protest, yes I did picket, yes.”
“Yes I did protest, yes I did picket, yes.”
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