The founder of the pro-Trump "WalkAway Campaign" has a plea agreement hearing underway in a case about the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol.
I'm covering the proceedings virtually, for @LawCrimeNews.
Background, via @LambeJerry lawandcrime.com/u-s-capitol-si…
I'm covering the proceedings virtually, for @LawCrimeNews.
Background, via @LambeJerry lawandcrime.com/u-s-capitol-si…
Judge Dabney Friedrich says the plea agreement is dated Aug. 31.
Q: Do you understand the charges against you?
A: I do, your honor.
Q: Do you understand the charges against you?
A: I do, your honor.
Judge Friedrich finds Brandon Straka competent and confirms he wants to plead guilty to one misdemeanor count: disorderly conduct inside a Capitol building.
He says he does.
She questions him about the agreement he signed and his knowledge of its consequences.
He says he does.
She questions him about the agreement he signed and his knowledge of its consequences.
He would face a 6 month maximum sentence as the result of his misdemeanor plea.
The plea agreement includes "cooperation with any additional investigation," the judge said.
Straka was a speaker and organizer for "Stop the Steal."
Straka was a speaker and organizer for "Stop the Steal."
Judge Friedrich: Are you pleading guilty because you are in fact guilty?
Straka: Yes, your honor.
He formally pleads guilty.
She accepts his plea.
Straka: Yes, your honor.
He formally pleads guilty.
She accepts his plea.
Developing story on the guilty plea, with background and other context.
Sentencing Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. ET.
lawandcrime.com/u-s-capitol-br… via @lawcrimenews
Sentencing Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. ET.
lawandcrime.com/u-s-capitol-br… via @lawcrimenews
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