From the Justice Department:
Kenneth Harrelson was sentenced Friday on felony charges for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.
Harrelson, 42, of Titusville, Florida, was sentenced to 4 years (48 months) in prison and 24 months of supervised release for obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to prevent an officer from discharging duties, and tampering with documents or proceedings.
He was found guilty at trial in November 2022, along with co-defendants Elmer Stewart Rhodes and Kelly Meggs who were sentenced earlier this week.
According to the government’s evidence, beginning in late December 2020, via encrypted and private communications applications, Harrelson and others coordinated and planned to travel to Washington, D.C., on or around Jan. 6, 2021, the date of the certification of the electoral college vote.
The defendants also, collectively, employed a variety of manners and means, including: organizing into teams that were prepared and willing to use force and to transport firearms and ammunition into Washington, D.C.; recruiting members and affiliates; organizing trainings to teach and learn paramilitary combat tactics; bringing and contributing paramilitary gear, weapons, and supplies – including knives, batons, camouflaged combat uniforms, tactical vests with plates, helmets, eye protection, and radio equipment – to the Capitol grounds.
They were also charged with breaching and attempting to take control of the Capitol grounds and building on Jan. 6, 2021, in an effort to prevent, hinder and delay the certification of the electoral college vote; using force against law enforcement officers while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021; continuing to plot, after Jan. 6, 2021, to oppose by force the lawful transfer of presidential power, and using websites, social media, text messaging and encrypted messaging applications to communicate with each other and others.
Dig the tweets below by his wife, who has raised over $300,000 on the Christian money beg site, GiveSendGo.
Assuming good behavior reduction, Oath Keeper Kenneth Harrelson will presumably get out of prison next year, after having served half his four year sentence pre-trial.
The government had sought 15 YEARS.https://t.co/PobIcWpxNA
— Ford Fischer (@FordFischer) May 26, 2023
? SENTENCE: Kenneth Harrelson, a Florida Oath Keeper who entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, ordered to serve 48 months (4 years) in prison. He was acquitted at trial of seditious conspiracy, but convicted obstruction and conspiracy to impede Congress. pic.twitter.com/JvR4Rkah00
— Jordan Fischer (@JordanOnRecord) May 26, 2023
Here’s defense attorney Brad Geyer and Kenneth Harrelson’s wife Angel speaking outside of the federal courthouse today following his sentencing. pic.twitter.com/4W1bB6p4tn
— Jordan Fischer (@JordanOnRecord) May 26, 2023
Kenneth Harrelson was arrested 3/21/21, and received 4 years. I don’t know if he’ll be out in a year. They definitely raised a lot of cash. pic.twitter.com/XClnK9L79T
— Laurie? (@Laurieluvsmolly) May 26, 2023
And it’s a four year sentence for Kenneth Harrelson. Judge Mehta said he believes the Oath Keeper is “genuinely remorseful,” and that others charged in the conspiracy were more responsible for Jan 6. https://t.co/gxSfb3BRzy
— Jacqueline Thomsen (@jacq_thomsen) May 26, 2023
Today is day 633 my husband RETIRED Army Sgt. Kenneth Harrelson has been held as a #J6POLITICALPRISONER in DCGitmo/Gulag, and I will not stop till he is EXONERATED of ALL charges! I STAND BY MY HUSBAND!! #FREEmyJ6er
GOD BLESS AMERICA & GOD BLESS MY HUSBAND? pic.twitter.com/wX4IcY9CPO— ?Cajun_Queen43? (@CajunQueen43) December 4, 2022
Grateful I get to be with this great American Patriot @CajunQueen43 today in DC. God bless the J6ers & their families. ❤️?? pic.twitter.com/rjj71T8Fpr
— Jenny Cudd J6 ?? (@JennyTexas1) May 25, 2023
Well looks like I got another hate mail/postcard still coming from the same location. I guess Government don’t care about what happens to any of us or what our families are dealing with as well besides their precious selves. #FreeRetArmySgtKennethHarrelson pic.twitter.com/s677UxWORV
— ?Cajun_Queen43? (@CajunQueen43) May 23, 2023
Made these pic.twitter.com/n8D5P5su8g
— ?Cajun_Queen43? (@CajunQueen43) May 20, 2023