WASHINGTON, DC – A Sanford firefighter arrested for his involvement in the Capitol Hill riot will change his plea to guilty on Tuesday as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, according to his attorney.
Andrew James Williams was arrested just days after the Jan. 6 attempt to prevent Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election.
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He was charged with entering a restricted building and disorderly and disruptive conduct inside a restricted building.
At a status hearing scheduled for Tuesday morning, Williams’ attorney Vince Citro told News 6 Williams will plead guilty to one count of parading or picketing inside a Capitol building.
The misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of 6 months in prison and a fine.
He is currently free on $25,000 bond, and has been placed on non-paid administrative leave with the Sanford Fire Department.