HIGH POINT, N.C. — You may remember when a former High Point police officer was convicted on all counts for her role in the January 6th Capitol Riots.
A lawyer for Laura Steele recently filed a request for a new trial.
Steele's lawyer is stating one of the jurors did not follow instructions and in an interview with Politico after the trial, the juror said the defense had the burden of proof to prove innocence.
Steele’s lawyer argues that line of thinking violates Steele’s due process rights.
Laura Steele was tried alongside five other suspects, all members of the oath-keepers group.
Investigators said Steele entered the Capitol on the day of the riots and tried to obstruct congressional proceedings.
Steel was convicted of:
- Conspiracy to Obstruct an Official Proceeding
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting
- Conspiracy to Prevent an Officer from Discharging any Duties
- Destruction of Government Property and Aiding and Abetting
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds
- Civil Disorder and Aiding and Abetting
- Tampering with documents or Proceedings and Aiding and Abetting
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