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Pennsylvania woman who directed Capitol rioters convicted on all charges

  • Rachel Powell used bullhorn to give rioters instructions and encourage them to enter Capitol.
  • Powell's identity discovered by online 'Sedition Hunters', revealed in February 2021 news story.
  • Convicted on nine counts including obstruction and interfering with police.
  • Set to be sentenced in October for role in riot attempting to stop Biden's win.
  • Part of over 1,000 people charged in connection with January 6 Capitol attack.
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