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Indiana woman pleads guilty in Capitol riots case

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Posted at 3:00 PM, Jul 20, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-20 15:00:53-04

BLOOMFIELD — A second Indiana woman has pleaded guilty to charges involving her role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Dona Sue Bissey of Bloomfield is facing one charge of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.

Bissey was arrested with another Indiana woman, Anna Morgan-Lloyd. Morgan-Lloyd was the first person sentenced for crimes connected to the Capitol riot.

Bissey faces a maximum sentence of six months in prison with a year of supervised release and a maximum fine of $5,000.

Prosecutors have recommended a sentence of probation, 40 hours of community service and a $500 fine.

Bissey's sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 12.