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Luzerne County woman enters plea in Capitol riot

The suspect is accused of breaking into and inciting rioters to storm the Capitol Building.

SWOYERSVILLE, Pa. — There is a plea agreement from a woman from Luzerne County, charged with taking part in the Capitol riot in January.

Annie Howell of Swoyersville entered a plea agreement to entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.

According to the FBI, Howell cheered on rioters as they stormed the Capitol.

The FBI also says she was photographed in a trashed conference room inside the building as well.

Howell faces a maximum of one year in prison and a fine of $100,000.

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