The alleged Capitol riots ask the judge to have him visit Peru to get married

The alleged Capitol riots ask the judge to have him visit Peru to get married

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Troy Williams of Lexington, Kentucky, told a judge that his fiancée lives in Peru and that they are planning to get married in the South American country. The 25-year-old future groom said he had booked a flight for February 23, and the trip would take about two weeks, according to court documents.

He faces four charges of misconduct related to the attack, including entering a restricted building, disorderly conduct and unlawful protest. He has not yet had the chance to file a plea.

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The Justice Department did not request Williams’ detention pending trial, and a judge released him after his arrest. His request to visit Peru is in accordance with the conditions of his release, which states that he must obtain judicial permission before traveling on international travel.

According to court documents, Williams attended the then President Donald Trump’s riotous speech on the day of the uprising and then joined a large crowd in the direction of the Capitol. He later admitted to FBI agents that he entered the Capitol twice during the hour-long assault, according to court documents, and said he had conceded to the ‘herd mentality’ of the pro-Trump mob.

Williams allegedly told the FBI, “I did nothing wrong or offensive. We were part of something, here are police, they tried to stop, they do not let us in, but we do not fight. ‘

Requests for travel from people charged in the Capitol riot have attracted national attention and condemnation from some legal analysts. But it is normal for defendants to submit travel requests when they are released before trial, often without any opposition from the Department of Justice.

Williams’ attorney did not immediately return a request for comment Tuesday.

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