Former Oath Keepers General Counsel Pleads Guilty to Capitol Attack Charges

SOURCE apnews.com
Kellye SoRelle, former general counsel for the Oath Keepers, pleads guilty to charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol; scheduled for sentencing on Jan. 17, 2025.

Key Points

  • Kellye SoRelle pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and entering a restricted building
  • She was mentally incompetent initially but deemed fit for trial later
  • SoRelle was involved in activities with Oath Keepers and founder Stewart Rhodes
  • She had a romantic relationship with Rhodes
  • Sentencing scheduled for Jan. 17, 2025

Pros

  • Justice served with guilty plea
  • Accountability for actions related to the Capitol attack

Cons

  • Involvement in extremist group activities
  • Encouraging destruction of evidence