Colorado Springs Woman, Known As 'J6 Praying Grandma,' Convicted Of Jan 6 Charges

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

Afederal jury has rendered a verdict in the case of Rebecca Lavrenz, a resident of Falcon, who was found guilty of trespassing the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, amid the turmoil aimed at disrupting the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Lavrenz, widely recognized as "J6 Praying Grandma" on social media platforms, faced charges including entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly conduct within a restricted area, disorderly conduct within the Capitol premises, and participating in a parade or picket within the Capitol, all categorized as misdemeanors according to federal court records.

The trial began on March 25 and was held in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. A 12-person jury deliberated for three days before returning a judgment. As her attorney, Roger Roots, revealed, Lavrenz's convictions led to plans for an appeal despite her steadfast claim that she was guided by divine inspiration during the Capitol intrusion. Roots raised issues to the jury instructions regarding Lavrenz's activities' application of the First Amendment.

Roots said they were unhappy with the decision, saying, "We are very disappointed in the verdict." He emphasized his belief that the jury instructions were inadequate and declared his desire to use the appeal process to overturn Lavrenz's convictions.

Lavrenz, a 71-year-old great-grandmother who owned a bed and breakfast northeast of Colorado Springs, was taken into custody in Denver on December 19, 2022, after the FBI received warnings indicating that she had taken part in the Capitol hack. During her later conversations with federal investigators, Lavrenz admitted to spending around 10 minutes on Capitol property. This account was supported by security film that showed her among the crowd of rioters who were breaking and entering the building illegally.

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/who-is-rebecca-lavrenz-colorado-springs-woman-known-as-j6-praying-grandma-convicted-of-jan-6-charges/ar-BB1lbUzl

[North Shore Chicago]

1. Too bad.

Roots said they were unhappy with the decision, saying, "We are very disappointed in the verdict." He emphasized his belief that the jury instructions were inadequate and declared his desire to use the appeal process to overturn Lavrenz's convictions.


FAFO

[COL Mustard]

9. Waaah.

“I’m being held accountable for my actions. You’re mean.”

That’s the gist of her argument.

[Jacson6]

16. Who is paying these people's legal bills?

To even file an federal appeal you have to pay your attorney $50k+. This is a misdemeanor case, so most people would have made a plea deal.

[malaise]

2. Good

Get thee to the greatest page

[Docreed2003]

3. Apparently we're supposed to feel sorry for her

She's a "great grandma" who "owns a bed and breakfast" and she only "spent ten mins in the Capitol property". 🙄

[Ligyron]

4. Right?

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

5. Trump embraces woman convicted of Jan. 6 crimes, helps raise money for legal costs

Larenz, 71, has become known on social media as the “J6 Praying Grandma,” a reference to her contention that she drove across the country to pray for the nation in Washington on the day of the “Stop the Steal” rally, the Gazette reported.

Trump used the moniker in his social media post, claiming she had been “unfairly targeted” by the Justice Department. His post includes a link to a website where she is trying to raise $100,000 for a legal-defense fund.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/05/donald-trump-laverenz-january-6/

[Docreed2003]

18. And there you have it

[JohnnyRingo]

6. What if i sneak under the fence of the local army base?

They can't arrest me if I prayed I guess.
See? That's the key.

[COL Mustard]

10. Ask the anti nuclear activists

Who used to go onto missile bases to protest. I think many of them were arrested, even though they were praying.

[wolfie001]

7. Cult clown

Zero sympathy here.

[jimfields33]

8. I wonder what the sentence will be.

She can still vote. Ugh.

[Emile]

11. Lock her up!

[SergeStorms]

12. There's only one thing to do.

Subpoena this "god" person and find out if "praying grandma" is actually in his/her/it's employ.

We must get to the bottom of this.

[Escurumbele]

14. And when this "god person" doesn't show up (and we know he/she won't show up), what then?

[Vinca]

13. God told me to break the law . . . a novel defense. Better than the sovereign citizen one.

[Boomerproud]

15. Why didn't she just stay home and pray in her church.

Colorado is a long way from D.C.

[NBachers]

17. No sympathy - lock her up

[republianmushroom]

19. I'm sorry it wasn't a felony that you were guilty of and you received a sentence of 48 months

better luck next time.