The Omaha World-Herald reports:
U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves and his team have recommended that Brandon Straka be sentenced to four months of home detention, three years of probation, 60 hours of community service and $600 in restitution.
Graves noted Straka’s large social media following and his efforts to overturn the election. The sentencing recommendation says home detention rather than jail time is merited because Straka did not personally attack others or destroy property.
Once at the Capitol, Straka livestreamed his participation as he encouraged others to storm the building. He also egged on those around him who were trying to wrest a shield from a law enforcement officer. After leaving the grounds, he encouraged his Twitter followers to “HOLD. THE. LINE.” The message was liked and retweeted by thousands, the court said.
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According to Politico, Straka’s sentencing was abruptly delayed last month after he provided “potentially significant information” to prosecutors.
Straka is among those being sued by Capitol Police officers for his role in the riot. Since his arrest, he has begged his followers for donations dozens of times.
Empty Wheel has just published a lengthy analysis of the above-reported deal proposed for Straka. It’s worth your time.
Brandon Straka faces up to six months in jail and a fine up to $5,000 in the #CapitolRiot.@gaarder has more: https://t.co/XSY7YJMUwF
— Omaha World-Herald (@OWHnews) January 14, 2022
Re. Brandon Straka, who has reportedly sat for multiple Jan. 6-related interviews with the feds: Here’s the story I broke about his “WalkAway Movement.”
There’s a lot in there, including tons of now-deleted social media posts, plus his interviews with RT.https://t.co/K9fG7ysxZO
— Caroline Orr Bueno, Ph.D (@RVAwonk) January 13, 2022
On Thursday, federal prosecutors filed their sentencing recommendations for Omaha-native Brandon Straka who pleaded guilty for his role in the Capitol riot on Jan 6, 2021. His hearing is scheduled for Jan. 20 #Jan6 #CapitolRiotshttps://t.co/tDShq9JFrZ
— KMTV 3 News Now (@3NewsNowOmaha) January 14, 2022