An Alabama Army veteran who deployed to Iraq in 2007 pleaded guilty to the serious charge of seditious conspiracy for his admitted role in the January 6 Capitol attack on Wednesday.
and others to forcibly attempt to stop the transfer of power from former President Donald Trump to President Joe Biden.
An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. / Credit: LEAH MILLIS / REUTERS James admitted to then grabbing an officer and yelling, "Get out of my Capitol," before being sprayed with chemical irritants.Each count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250k fine, but due to his lack of criminal history and acceptance of responsibility in this case, the sentencing guidelines call for far less. Judge Amit Mehta, who accepted James' guilty plea, will impose the sentence.
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