
BUTLER, Pa. — Forty-year-old Rachel Powell has been released from jail. Powell is accused of using a large pipe to break a window at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and giving directions to fellow insurrectionists about how to take over the building. The government believes Powell may be a flight risk, but her attorney said she doesn’t have any prior criminal record. Her attorney also pointed out she did not physically harm anyone during the riot. Authorities searched Powell’s home and found several smashed cell phones; “go bags” with ammunition, rope, duct tape, throwing stars, knives, lighters, a tarp, zip ties and loaded magazines for an AK-47 rifle. Powell faces a long list of charges including violent entry or disorderly conduct, and entering a restricted building. She’s been ordered to remain on house arrest, meaning she must stay in the area and must wear a mask when leaving the house.