Scott MacFarlaneVarmennettu tili

Prosecutor says recommendation of FOUR MONTHS in prison includes benefit & deference given to Rau for pleaded guilty early in case Standby for defense

Defense says Rau went to the Capitol "out of curiosity as much as anything else".... then she repeats the refrain that he was "caught up in the moment' Lots of "caught up in the moment" statements in Jan 6 case hearings

Rau's attorney blames politicians for inciting violence on Jan 6... then repeats argument that Rau did not engage in violence Rau's attorney says Rau is caretaker for 3 children (his wife works days, he works nights)

Defense says "even 45 days" in jail would be very impactful to Rau family..... "they'd lose their primary source of income"

Rau's defense attorney seeks "alternative" to prison for Rau Defense say Rau has shown more remorse than Jancart (who was just sentenced to 45 days in prison/jail)

Erik Rau is speaking now. "There's no excuse for my actions on January 6th" "I know 100% to do better than what I did that day" Cites need for his children to have him around... as he seeks to avoid prison sentence

Rau: "It's a day I'll never forget" "I absolutely should've had my wife and kids in mind" "I'm very hopeful in the future ... to move past this" "I'm sorry you have to spend your time with me this morning"