Olympic Swimmer Keller May Get Plea Deal In Capitol Riot

[TexasTowelie]

Representatives for Klete Keller, the two-time gold medalist, are in discussions with federal officials as Keller faces seven charges.


WASHINGTON, DC — Former Olympic swimmer Klete Keller, who faces seven criminal charges in connection with the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January, could enter a plea bargain with federal prosecutors, according to a court filing in Washington on Friday.

The Los Angeles Times reported legal representatives for Keller — who was indicted by a grand jury on charges of civil disorder, obstructing an official proceeding and disorderly conduct in a restricted building — have begun discussions about a possible resolution of the case.

The eight-page motion, filed in U.S. District Court, said the parties involved in the discussions "need more time" to reach a resolution in the case, The Times reported.

"Mr. Keller is alleged to have unlawfully entered the Capitol, marched around various parts of the building, participated in chants while standing off with law enforcement officers, and impeded law enforcement efforts to address the civil disorder," documents filed when Keller was charge indicate.

Read more: https://patch.com/district-columbia/washingtondc/olympic-swimmer-keller-may-get-plea-deal-capitol-riot-report

[multigraincracker]

1. He is a swimmer and not a diver, but

can he flip on some one?

[OldBaldy1701E]

2. This had better not be

Another example of jocks being treated better than everyone else because they are jocks. I am not saying it is or it isn't. I am saying I hope it is not.

[secondwind]

3. It boggles the mind, that these folks just throw their lives away like this...

all because of one jackass who really couldn’t care less about them.

[Vinca]

4. I'm okay with plea deals as long as the accused didn't commit a violent act and was basically a

lemming following the others over a cliff, if the prosecutors get something in exchange for the deal and if the accused does a little time behind bars to realize there are consequences for being a moron. They should also have to contribute to a fund to repair the damage and there should be no immunity from civil suits from people injured that day.

[TexasTowelie]

5. So far all the people that have received plea deals have ended up with a felony conviction.

That will follow them around forever.

[underpants]

6. I agree with all of that.

Not being pessimistic but the cost of their doing time goes into this. Screw it, put them away for SOME time even if it’s a few months.