Last week, a sentence was handed down in a case that has taken more than three years to conclude. Rebecca Lavrenz – perhaps the most prominent of the 17 Coloradans arrested for participating in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol – will not face jail time. Lavrenz, who has been dubbed the “J6 Praying Grandma” in right-wing social media circles, was convicted in April on four misdemeanor counts stemming from her participation in the Capitol attack. Instead of incarceration, the 72-year-old was sentenced to one year of probation, six months of house arrest, and a $103,000 fine. The judge also barred Lavrenz from using the internet during her six months of house arrest.
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PHOTOS: Vigil at CO Capitol Marks Anniversary of the Insurrection
Today, on the one-year anniversary of the insurrection of the U.S. Capitol by a violent mob, about 30 people gathered at the Colorado Capitol to mark the event and to resolve to fight to prevent another attack like the Jan. 6 insurrection from happening again.
CO Republicans Who Joined the Insurrection: What Were They Doing a Year Ago Today?
A year after the nation survived its first-ever insurrection, federal law enforcement has so far arrested twelve Coloradans for their participation. While prosecutors are focusing on bringing charges against the most serious offenders, such as those suspects who assaulted police, vandalized federal property, and entered the House itself, it’s worth keeping in mind that the sheer size of the march overwhelmed the Capitol Police who simply didn’t have the numbers to prevent the crowd from surrounding the building. Those protestors who walked past police barriers, but stopped short of entering the Capitol may not have committed as serious crimes as those who broke in, but their presence allowed more aggressive marchers to act with impunity.
Colorado Republican Group Removes QAnon Proud Boy Meme After Inquiry
A QAnon logo and images of hate leaders linked to the Jan. 6 insurrection were removed from the Facebook page of Colorado Springs Republican Women (CRSW) after the group was contacted by the Colorado Times Recorder.
FL Congresswoman’s Account of Insurrection to Colo GOP Group at Odds With Public Reporting
Rep. Cammack Disputes Reports of Decorated Veteran Jason Crow’s Actions, But Says She Was Ready to Fight
Rep. Boebert’s Young Intern Resigns Due To Family’s Concern For His Safety
Citing his family’s concern for his safety, Colorado teenager Weston Imer resigned from his paid internship for Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO) after just six days. His brief time as a House staffer was cut short by the shocking insurrection attempt on Jan. 6 and the potential of more violence to come.