Aimee Harris, who pleaded guilty to stealing the diary and other items of President Biden’s daughter, Ashley, appeared in court via video link from her home in Florida, as her attorney requested another adjournment due to child care and other issues. The defense lawyer requested a postponement to the week of April 8, promising to ensure Harris’ presence at the sentencing, despite concerns about her credibility raised by the prosecution. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Sobelman argued against the delay, citing Harris’ history of lying to the court and not showing up for hearings. The judge, Laura Taylor Swain, warned that failure to provide necessary documents to probation by Friday at noon would result in a bench warrant.
Despite the objections raised by the prosecution, Swain agreed to postpone sentencing until April 9, emphasizing the importance of Harris’ attendance at the hearing. The judge warned Harris of the consequences of not showing up, stating that both her and her children’s well-being depended on keeping the commitments made. Harris assured the judge that she understood the seriousness of the situation and agreed to appear in person on the specified date. In 2022, Harris pleaded guilty to conspiracy involving the theft of personal belongings of a government official’s immediate family member. She admitted to stealing the diary, tax records, and other items of Ashley Biden and selling them to Project Veritas before the 2020 election.
Harris and her co-defendant, Robert Kurlander, were involved in stealing and selling the items, with Harris facing a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison. The judge expressed concern over Harris’ credibility and history of not showing up for court hearings, leading to the prosecution requesting her arrest. Despite these concerns, Swain decided to give Harris one last chance to appear at the sentencing and warned of the consequences of not doing so. The defense attorney acknowledged Harris’ struggles in managing her life but emphasized the importance of considering personal issues with her ex-husband in evaluating her behavior.
The judge ordered the defense to provide necessary documents to probation by a specified deadline, warning that failure to do so would result in a bench warrant being signed. Swain emphasized the importance of Harris’ voluntary presence at the sentencing and urged her to fulfill her commitment in the interest of her family’s well-being. The judge stressed the gravity of the situation to Harris, who responded affirmatively to the judge’s instructions. The case involving the theft of Ashley Biden’s belongings and the subsequent selling to Project Veritas highlighted the legal consequences faced by Harris and her co-defendant, with Harris potentially facing imprisonment for her actions.
