Klete Keller ‘Prepared to Go Forward’ with Capitol Insurrection Plea Agreement

by Matthew De George - Senior Writer

01 September 2021, 01:22pm

Klete Keller ‘Prepared to Go Forward’ with Capitol Insurrection Plea Agreement

Klete Keller is, according to his defense attorney, “prepared to go forward” with a plea agreement for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the United States Capitol.

Keller had his latest court appearance on Wednesday, where he indicated his intention to enter a plea agreement with the government.

Another Jan 6 defendant acknowledges he is NOT vaccinated for Covid.

Klete Keller.. the former Olymipc swimmer just told the judge. Judge asked “Why”? Keller said he already had COVID and indicates he doesn’t need it

Judge warns Keller to “talk to a physician” pic.twitter.com/m2K4tBjilS

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) September 1, 2021

Sentencing, which is normally conducted at in-person hearings, could be delayed due to Keller not having a vaccination for COVID-19, necessitating additional safety measures. Keller was reportedly scolded by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon over his vaccination status.

The negotiation of a plea deal with the government was first reported in June at his last hearing, which included a 60-day continuance. An additional 30 days, from the originally schedule Aug. 4 date, was added on. The next date in his court case has not been determined, but that hearing is likely to include a reading of the plea agreement and setting the stage for sentencing.

Keller pled not guilty in February, when a federal grand jury upped the charges against him to seven counts, civil disorder, disorderly conduct in a restricted building and obstruction of an official proceeding. Keller was released on a personal recognizance bond.

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Anonymous

2 years ago

What’s with plea deals with these morons? Fine them or stick them in jail. No deals!

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Anonymous

2 years ago

Send all to prison for a long time

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