Lake in the Hills woman pleads guilty to role in Jan. 6 riot, claims to have climbed Capitol wall

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WASHINGTON (WLS) — A Lake in the Hills woman pleaded guilty Wednesday for her role in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

Nhi Ngoc Mai Le is seen on video both outside and inside the Capitol building.

SEE ALSO: Schiller Park, Illinois man charged for Jan. 6 insurrection, allegedly assaulting federal officer

She sent messages on social media claiming to have climbed a wall to access the building. She said she was pepper-sprayed inside, court documents show.

RELATED: Chicago Police Officer Karol Chwiesiuk, sister found guilty of charges in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Le pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly conduct and picketing in a Capitol building.

She’ll be sentenced in February.

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