The FBI has focused heavily on arresting individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol incident, labeling them as terrorists. This pursuit has consumed significant resources, diverting attention from other serious criminals, like Shamsud-Din Jabbar from New Orleans. The document detailing the arrests of those associated with January 6 shows extensive effort spent on tracking these citizens. Many FBI agents, including those with specialized counterintelligence roles, have dedicated time to these cases, while actual threats have been overlooked.
An example is Lavrenz Lavrenz, a great-grandmother who was tracked by an FBI agent for entering the Capitol. Despite her peaceful intentions, she was treated like a serious criminal. The FBI investigated her based on tips that she had entered the Capitol, and agents spent considerable time to confirm her presence there amidst a crowd. When approached by the FBI at her home, Lavrenz was baking a cake and even requested to reschedule their visit, which they allowed.
Agents later returned for an interview where she clarified her peaceful purpose: praying for the nation. The agent's report misrepresented her intentions, claiming she attended a different rally. Although she briefly entered the Capitol, her actions were peaceful; she engaged in prayer for a short time. Despite this, she faced charges for entering a restricted area and disrupting procedures. A few months after the interview, she was notified that she would be charged with misdemeanors, leaving her perplexed as she felt she did nothing wrong.
Lavrenz ultimately had to surrender, going through the arrest process, but remained steadfast in her beliefs, refusing to accept a plea deal despite the government's push for quick resolutions. The authorities aimed for fast-track processing of the January 6 cases due to the high number of participants. Lavrenz faced four charges that reflected her actions, regardless of the context surrounding her entry into the Capitol.
After an extensive wait, she went to trial in March 2024. The jury, likely expecting to convict someone more notorious, instead found her guilty of all counts. She received a more severe sentence than some offenders while still being afforded a lighter penalty than others. This case illustrates the disproportionate resources allocated to pursuing January 6 participants compared to other riots or violent incidents, raising questions about priorities in law enforcement.
The piece suggests reflecting on the imbalance in how different situations are handled, as seen through Lavrenz's experience and the comparative leniency shown to those involved in other violent protests. For further details about Lavrenz and similar cases, readers can explore the referenced material on the experiences of women involved in the January 6 event.
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/01/the_fbi_s_oblivious_terror_agenda.html
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