A Capitol Riot suspect accused of stealing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s laptop has been formally charged.
Riley Williams, 22, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, stole Nancy Pelosi’s laptop on January 6 according to an indictment unsealed on Thursday, and planned to try and sell it to Russian intelligence agents.
Williams was exposed by an ex-boyfriend, who informed and tipped off authorities. He claimed she had told people she was planning to send the laptop to a friend in Russia. That friend could then sell it to Russia’s foreign intelligence service.
A judge banned Williams from the internet and only allowed her access to a flip phone. Prosecutors claimed she attempted to eliminate evidence and encouraged others to do so.
Williams had been out on bail since she was arrested in January shortly after the insurrection and was confined to the first floor of her mom’s apartment.
Authorities reviewed multiple videos and images taken on January 6th and identified Williams entering the Capitol. Williams is seen directing people to Pelosi’s office in a video from inside the Capitol building on January 6.
A video also allegedly recorded by Williams shows someone taking the laptop as a woman, suspected to be Williams, is heard directing them to be cautious. Williams is heard saying “Dude, put on gloves” as the laptop is seen being taken.
Williams also posted several posts on social media accounts. She wrote, “I stole shit from Nancy Pelosi!” She also wrote, “ I don’t care I took Nancy Pelosi’s hard drives. I don’t care kill me.”
Williams has been charged with eight counts, including theft of government property, obstructing an official proceeding, and assaulting or resisting police, according to the indictment. She is also facing new charges for assaulting or resisting police officers.
Williams could face 20 years in jail and fines of $600,000 if she is convicted for her crime.
Many citizens were curious as to what Nancy Pelosi’s laptop contained. Was there viable evidence against our government or classified information that could be used?
Nancy Pelosi’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Drew Hammill, stated the laptop was only used for presentations. Nothing incriminating was found and the laptop didn’t contain valuable information to sell to the Russian government.
Even though Williams has been charged on many accounts, prosecutors are still investigating if she truly intended to send the laptop to Russia.
In January, Williams’ attorney Lori Ulrich said that it was regrettable that her client took the the President’s bait and stormed the Capitol, but denied that she was responsible for stealing the laptop.
The laptop has yet to be found. William’s lawyer insisted the accusations she would sell the laptop to Russia were phony. The allegations were made by an abusive and vengeful ex-boyfriend with an agenda.
She has since obtained a restraining order against Prodanov, which accuses him of sharing nude photos and threatening to rape Williams.
“He has stalked and harassed her and she had to change her phone number at the suggestion of a police officer,” public defender Lori Ulrich said of Prodanov.
Big deal! Pelosie is the one who should be going to jail for treason against President Trump!
Why is that witch walking free!