A two-time Olympic gold medalist has pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Klete Keller, 39, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one felony charge of obstructing an official proceeding, the Department of Justice said in a statement. Keller was a celebrated athlete who has won five Olympic medals and was a onetime teammate of swimming legend Michael Phelps. After leaving the Capitol, Keller threw away his “USA” jacket and destroyed his cell phone and memory card that had photos and videos of his time in the Rotunda, according to court records. A sentencing date for Keller has not yet been set, but his felony charge carries a sentencing of up to 27 months in prison.

Source: Huffington Post September 29, 2021 21:56 UTC