Jan. 6 Defendant Convicted After Judge Denies Request to Delay Trial to Review New Security Footage

Jan. 6 Defendant Convicted After Judge Denies Request to Delay Trial to Review New Security Footage
Police begin lobbing munitions into the huge crown on the west front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images
Ryan Morgan
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A woman charged with breaking into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and engaging in disruptive conduct once inside, was convicted just days after a federal judge denied her the opportunity to review newly released security footage.

On Thursday, a federal jury convicted defendant Sara Carpenter of felony counts of civil disorder, obstruction of an official proceeding, and an additional five misdemeanor counts for disorderly behavior and impeding Congress’ activities at the Capitol that day. After less than one day of deliberation, the jury returned a guilty verdict on all seven counts.