Local Jan. 6 defendant pleads guilty
A Sylva man arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty last week to a felony charge.
Cherokee bail bondsman pleads guilty in sexual extortion case
A bail bondsman who the FBI accused of accepting sexual favors in lieu of monetary repayments pleaded guilty to one count of forced labor, a felony that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years and a $250,000 fine.