Oath Keepers Lawyer Sentenced for Evidence Destruction

Kellye SoRelle, a former attorney for the Oath Keepers militia, was sentenced to one year in prison for her role in the January 6 Capitol riot, specifically for obstructing justice by advising members to delete evidence of their involvement. SoRelle pleaded guilty to one felony count and one misdemeanor, admitting to her actions under the influence of Oath Keepers' founder Stewart Rhodes, who faced more severe charges of seditious conspiracy. During her sentencing, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta expressed concern over her attempt to undermine the electoral process and emphasized the significant damage her actions caused to the country. SoRelle, who expressed deep remorse, was also placed on three years of supervised release following her prison term. The ruling marks a crucial development in the ongoing legal repercussions stemming from the January 6 events, especially as pardons for other rioters loom under the incoming Trump administration. SoRelle's case highlights the intersection of legal ethics and political extremism within the context of the Capitol attack.