Reminder, the husband she is referring to pleaded guilty to a felony count of assaulting, resisting, and impeding federal officers. He also assaulted AP photographer John Minchillo. The wife lies when she goes on social media and describes him as a peace-loving observer. There is video of him attacking Minchillo.
Minchillo, a professional through and through, got up and continued working, chronicling the violence and chaos. The AP photographer Minchillo is a true American hero of that awful day.
Should he line up at the Trump trough to get his big payout with the rioters and assaulters?
Here is a summary of what Burlew did, courtesy of Elon's Grok:
"Benjamen Scott Burlew (also referred to as Benjamin Burlew), Brandy Burlew's husband, was convicted (via guilty plea) of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers (a felony) during the January 6, 2021, Capitol breach. He pleaded guilty in May 2024 to this charge related to actions on the Lower West Terrace area. There were attempts to withdraw the plea and other developments, but he admitted to the offense.
"Yes, he was charged and widely reported for allegedly throwing/pushing an Associated Press photographer (John Minchillo) over a low stone wall.nCourt documents and videos (per DOJ and news reports) describe Burlew joining others in yelling at, grabbing, dragging, and shoving the photographer.
"He allegedly "forcefully throw[ed] and push[ed]" Minchillo over the wall to the west lawn several feet below, causing him to land on his back. Burlew was then seen looking over the wall.
"This was part of the initial charges against him (assault in special territorial jurisdiction and acts of physical violence on restricted grounds), though his guilty plea was specifically to the officer assault charge."