A federal judge warned that Aimee Harris, who admitted to stealing Ashley Biden’s diary, might face arrest by Friday for skipping her sentencing.
Harris, from Florida, failed to attend her sentencing due to childcare and other issues, prompting the judge to postpone the hearing until April 9. If Harris doesn’t submit the required documents by Friday, an arrest warrant will be issued.
Prosecutors sought six months of house arrest and three years of supervised release for Harris, while she requested probation.
Harris and another individual, Robert Kurlander, pleaded guilty in 2022 to conspiring to transport stolen property interstate, involving Ashley Biden’s diary.
Harris stole the diary from a Delray Beach home where Ashley had stayed, later selling it and other items to Project Veritas for $20,000 each. Prosecutors revealed that Harris aimed to harm Joe Biden‘s 2020 campaign. Kurlander’s sentencing is scheduled for April 12.
Project Veritas clarified they didn’t publish the diary due to authenticity concerns and instead handed it to Florida law enforcement. The group often releases undercover footage alleging wrongdoing by left-leaning entities but has faced criticism for its tactics.
The judge emphasized the seriousness of the situation, highlighting that Harris might face jail time, contrasting the likely outcome of her sentence with the consequences of an arrest warrant.
The case underscores legal implications in political activism, irrespective of ideological stance, according to prosecutors.
Harris’s absence disrupted legal proceedings multiple times, suggesting ongoing challenges in resolving the case.
The incident rekindles debate over journalistic integrity amid controversies surrounding Project Veritas’ practices, reinforcing the need for clarity in navigating legal and ethical boundaries
