Prosecutors want to prevent Capitol riot from stealing ‘Pelosi’s laptop’ from using the internet because it encourages people to destroy evidence ‘linked to a revolution
- Riley Williams, 22, has been out on bail for less than a week
- Prosecutors allege that Williams recently used the Internet in attempts to destroy evidence
- It is unclear what evidence Williams is said to be trying to destroy
- She has been accused by her boyfriend of planning to sell Nancy Pelosi’s laptop to someone in Russia, who would then sell it to the SVR
- Williams was due to make her first federal court appearance Monday, but it was postponed until Tuesday for unknown reasons.
Riley Williams, one of the Capitol protesters accused of stealing Nancy Pelosi’s laptop, faces a possible ban on internet access after believing it destroyed evidence .
Riley Williams, 22, is accused of taking part in a Capitol riot and stealing Nancy Pelosi’s laptop
Williams, 22, was arrested a week ago in Central Pennsylvania, according to the Department of Justice.
She was seen in a video on Jan. 6 directing some of the protesters to Nancy Pelosi’s office, where she allegedly stole the House Speaker’s laptop.
Federal prosecutors said Williams told his girlfriend that she would sell it to someone in Russia, who would then send it to the Russian Intelligence Service.
Now, Scott MacFarlane from NBC 4 reports that her internet access is in danger of being limited because of what she has done since it was released on bail last week.
NEW: U.S. Justice Department tells judge Riley Williams, a woman accused of stealing a computer from Nancy Pelosi ‘s office, on suspicion of using the internet a few days ago, is urging people to destroy evidence in the Capitol insurance case. They want a judge to ban internet access, ‘MacFarlane tweeted on Monday afternoon.
It is unclear what evidence Williams is said to be trying to destroy or inciting others to destroy.
Williams has been out on bail since Thursday and is confined to her mother’s apartment
Williams, who was seen leaving Dauphin County Jail Thursday by lawyer Bryan McQuillan, reportedly said he wanted to sell Pelosi’s laptop to the Russians.
But one commentator says her internet access could be in jeopardy after she said she prompted the removal of evidence related to the Capitol uprising.
Williams was bailed Thursday and asked to stay on the ground floor of her mother’s apartment, outside of work, church, doctor, and court meetings.
Williams’ lawyer has previously said her boyfriend was’ vengeful ‘and that the allegations that she sold the laptop to the Russian were phony.
She has since obtained a restraining order against Michael Prodanov, who accuses him of sharing nude photos and threatens Williams’ rape.
‘He has stalked and harassed her and had to change her phone number with a recommendation from a police officer,’ public defender Lori Ulrich said of Prodanov.
Williams is standing with a rifle in a social media photo
She was spotted in a video of the alleged riot that was leading people to the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Williams has two philosophical and two misconduct charges and could face up to 30 years in prison with a fine of more than $ 600,000 if convicted of the charges arising from the riot.
In videos from the melee, Williams is seen wearing a large brown coat over a green t-shirt with a right-wing message.
She also had a zebra print bag slung over her shoulders as she directed a riot to Pelosi’s office.
The laptop was stolen and Williams was reportedly planning to get to the Russian government
Williams was expected to make her first appearance in federal court Monday afternoon.
PennLive reports that a lawyer asked the defense to delay the appearance until Tuesday, which was granted.
The uprising at the Capitol took place on January 6 as Congress was working on counting the College of Election votes and determining Joe Biden ‘s main victory.
Five people died in connection with the riot, including one Capitol police officer.
Dozens of people have been arrested, with the FBI constantly sending out posters in hopes of arresting hundreds more.
The uprising resulted in the second historic impeachment of Trump, who is accused of inciting and going against the protesters.