Posted on 08/12/2024 8:59:15 PM PDT by stars & stripes forever
Rebecca Lavrenz, known as the “J6 Praying Grandma,” has been sentenced to 12 months of probation, including six months of house arrest, and ordered to pay the largest misdemeanor fine in U.S. history for her involvement in the January 6th Capitol protests, The National Pulse can report.
Lavrenz, 72, was found guilty of four federal misdemeanor charges related to her participation in the protest against the certification of the 2020 presidential election results, which amounted to walking into an open door at the U.S. Capitol and praying in the tourist areas.
So what was the LARGEST EVER fine she had to pay? Couldn’t you have put that in the excerpt???
I’m tired of click bait.
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In his sentencing memo, Biden-Harris U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves opined that because Lavrenz had pointed out the political persecution of J6ers, she should be considered “unrepentant” in her “promotion of the riot.” That, Graves laughably claims, “is powerful evidence that she continues to pose a threat to future acts of political violence.”
A Muslim U.S. District Court Judge overseeing the case, Zia Faruqui, handed down a $103,000 fine, believed to be one of, if not the largest ever imposed for a misdemeanor charge in U.S. history.
In addition to the fine, Lavrenz was ordered to pay $500 in restitution and banned from using the internet for six months. This restriction, typically reserved for cases involving child pornography, has raised concerns about its appropriateness, especially given the proximity to the upcoming presidential election.
At her sentencing, Lavrenz told the judge, “While I respect you, I answer to a higher judge.” Her defense team argued that the internet ban, which prevents her from managing her Bed & Breakfast business, checking her email, or accessing online banking, would severely impact her livelihood.
Despite these concerns, the judge justified the restriction necessary to prevent the spread of “inflammatory material” online, particularly in the lead-up to the election – effectively an admission of election interference by a U.S. judge.
Faruqui also ordered Lavrenz to submit to government monitoring software on her computer and mobile phone, further limiting her digital freedom. Additionally, she will not be allowed to meet with her Congressman or Senator at the Capitol without the permission of her Probation Officer, adding another layer of restriction to her sentence.
During the hearing, the judge made several pointed remarks, questioning Lavrenz’s priorities and expressing skepticism about her faith.“I don’t know why being the J6 Praying Grandmother is more important than being an actual grandmother,” Faruqui said. He also criticized her involvement in what he described as a misguided ministry, stating, “Your faith is being misplaced right now” and suggesting that her ministry to strangers was less important than her obligations to her family.
The judge’s comments also extended to the financial support Lavrenz received for her legal defense, which he ordered to be confiscated. He claimed the funds were inappropriately raised, stating, “There is a wellspring of money that you have that I don’t believe is appropriate for you to have.”
Bizarrely, Judge Faruqui is also believed to have remarked, “You went in to try to find Congresspeople to find them and confront them. That’s unacceptable. You can’t do that. Nobody can do that. The way to do that is through our legal system. To go to court.”
Speaking exclusively to The National Pulse, Lavrenz’s lawyer John M. Pierce of the National Constitutional Law Union (NCLU) said: “We are pleased that Rebecca Lavrenz got no jail time. However, we believe the fine was one of the largest in American history for a misdemeanor case. This will make it very difficult for her to be able to vigorously pursue her appeal without a tremendous amount of help from donors.
“In addition, the 6-month internet restriction is unprecedented. We feel this is an unconstitutional restriction on her ability to speak about the 2024 election. It also severely limits her ability to fundraise to help pay for her appeal. This is yet another dark reminder of the two-tier system of justice that is eroding the very foundations of our Constitutional republic.
The ‘Praying Grandma’ Rebecca Lavrenz is the finest our nation has to offer. We will fight for her and her beliefs to the very end.”People can still donate to Lavrenz for her appeal at this link.
How is being fined over $100,000 considered clickbait?
You may want MSM news articles, but do you think you could find this story in the MSM?
This article looked legit—even important—to me.
What am I missing?
They’re just proving what Trump constantly says: They’re coming after you, I just happen to be in the way. Imagine if these bastards take both houses and the White house, any conservatives think they won’t be harassed?
The article is CHILLING.
This is destiny of Christians if we fail to become a part of public discourse and get involved in elections.
dditionally, she will not be allowed to meet with her Congressman or Senator at the Capitol without the permission of her Probation Officer,
Speaking of ways to skin a cat, a congressional hearing is in order - with Lavrenz, subpoenaed as a witness. Let a PO try to interfere with That can of worms
Soviets gonna soviet. They love mock trials.
Bull! All that violence in the streets after President Trump was elected, and the AHs go after an old lady who was basically touring the capitol.
Those Grandmas are a big threat to the Harris Regime.
It isn’t.
Beating up an old lady. Real classy. I’m sure she’s a real danger to us all. 🙄
Yeah.
Who cares?
None of us do.
I bet this thread doesn’t hit 20 posts.
This is a violation of her 8th Amendment and 1st amendment rights.
The current regime is telling the conservatives , you better not protest or we will throw you in jail.
Unfortunately the Ballot box is not going to solve this issue.
How in the world did this judge pass law school and become a judge? Who gets the money they’re confiscating from the donors?
Either she has a lousy lawyer, or he is being completely ignored by this judge.
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