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Was great-grandmother prosecuted for praying in Capitol Jan. 6? [1]

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Date: 2024-04-08 21:17:06+00:00

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On April 4, 2024, Rebecca Lavrenz was found guilty by a Washington, D.C., jury of four misdemeanor crimes in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol.

The charges were: entering and remaining, and disorderly conduct, in a restricted building; and disorderly conduct and demonstrating in a Capitol building.

An Army officer said in a court document Lavrenz was among “rioters who unlawfully entered the Capitol” to disrupt a congressional session. He said Lavrenz admitted she passed barriers to gain entry.

Lavrenz, 71, a great-grandmother from Colorado, maintained she was prosecuted for “praying in the Capitol Building for less than 10 minutes.”

The claim that Lavrenz was prosecuted for praying was made April 4 on social media by conservative political consultant Alex Bruesewitz, who has teased he will run for the seat being vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, who represents the Green Bay area.



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Sources

The Gazette: Verdict: Colorado Springs-area resident found guilty on all charges in Capitol breach trial in D.C.

U.S. Department of Justice: Complaint; Statement of Facts

X: Rebecca Lavrenz post

X: Alex Bruesewitz post

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