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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 25, 2021

Bryan Wayne Ivey of Crossville pleaded guilty this week to a minor protesting charge related to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, the Tennessean reports. He admitted to knowingly entering restricted areas of the Capitol and agreed to pay $500 in restitution. Additional fines or prison time may be imposed at a Sept. 28 sentencing hearing. The charge carries up to six months in prison, a fine of up to $5,000 and/or probation for up to one year. Ivey was arrested on March 4 on four charges. The other charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement. At least 15 people with Tennessee ties have been charged in connection to the riot. In related news, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced this week that she will launch a select committee to probe the events of that day. Last month, the U.S. Senate fell a few votes short to move forward on legislation to establish an independent commission to investigate the attack. The Hill reports on that story.