The Mercer County woman convicted for her role in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol incursion continues her protests on social media as she prepares to begin a 57-month prison sentence.

Rachel Powell, often referred to as "pink hat lady" or "bullhorn lady" was convicted of nine charges including civil disorder, obstruction, destruction of U.S. property, entering a restricted building or property with a dangerous weapon, and disorderly conduct.

A federal judge has ordered the 43-year-old Sandy Lake woman to surrender to prison on Friday, after allowing her to spend the holidays at home with her family.

Powell decried her sentence in a recent social media post, noting that she received no credit for time already served on house arrest.

 

 

I, a mom & grandmother with no criminal history, have lived like this since #j6. The box on my ankle holding me INSIDE the house, unable to live. In 13 days, the government will force me to endure a 51-month sentence because the last 3 years of confinement mean nothing.

The message, posted on “X”, formerly known as Twitter, was accompanied by a photo of Powell showing the ankle bracelet which electronically monitors her location to make sure she complied with court-ordered house arrest.

The post has resulted in responses from some people who support Powell, and others who condemn her for her actions prosecutors say included pushing against barricades and encouraging other rioters to attack the police line as members of Congress certified Joseph Biden as the next President.

 

 

According to federal investigators, Powell later used an ice axe and a battering ram to break through a different window and breach the Capitol at a different location, encouraging other rioters to enter the Capitol.

Prosecutors claim that instead of showing remorse, Powell continued to call for political violence after January 6.

Powell, one of nine people from the Valley convicted for their roles in the January 6, 2021, riot is pursuing an appeal.