Harley Breite, the lawyer, is defencing an ex-MMA fighter Scott Fairlamb, in case of assaulting a police officer. Let’s read the article to find out more about him and the case.
Scott Fairlamb’s defense attorney Harley Breite is a strong supporter of all anti-bullying initiatives and has dedicated the last 36 years of his life to abolishing all forms of bullying, both physical and psychological.
Breite’s client ex-MMA fighter Scott Fairlamb was sentenced to three and a half years in jail and three years probation for attacking a police officer as a member of the violent mob that stormed the US Capitol in favor of former President Trump on January 6.
Investigators developed a case against Fairlamb with the aid of at least four informants, who submitted recordings, some of which were made by Fairlamb himself, that formed a picture of his behavior on January 6, when he climbed the scaffolding, yelled at the officer, and entered the Capitol building.
Furthermore, According to authorities, Fairlamb can also be seen shoving and assaulting cops on the West Front of the Capitol in one video.
A federal judge sentenced former MMA fighter Scott Fairlamb to 41 months in prison for punching police officer during Capitol Riot https://t.co/SxmM2dQueP
— POLITICO (@politico) November 10, 2021
Who Is Harley Breite? Scott Fairlamb Defense Attorney
Scott Fairlamb’s attorney, Harley Breite, also an MMA coaching client, defended his client’s character. He stated he was mistreated in the DC jail where Fairlamb is detained.
Failamb, Breite claims no longer believes in the principles that led him to join the riots. He also claimed that the ex-MMA fighter was threatened with violence while imprisoned in Washington, D.C. The jail also made it impossible for Breite to communicate with his client.
Moreover, Breite mentions, Fairlamb has also agreed to be questioned by a House select committee on January 6, according to Breite, but the jail has so far refused to allow investigators in.
Outside of court, Breite continued to rail against D.C. jail. Farilamb has requested that his sentence be served in a federal prison in New Jersey so that he can be near his family.
A tearful Fairlamb said he had brought shame upon his family and asked the judge to “show some mercy” when sentencing him for his “completely irresponsible, reckless behavior” on Jan. 6. https://t.co/xbPEp2hX7f
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) November 10, 2021
Learn About Harley Breite Salary And Net Worth
Although Harley Breite’s exact salary is unknown, his net worth is reported to be in the millions.
For the last 28 years, Harley has dedicated his professional career to defending people in Federal, State, and Municipal Courts around the country on allegations ranging from capital riots, murder, aggravated sexual assault, robbery, and more.
While he was not working, Harley continues his 31-year enthusiasm for martial arts, training, and fighting mixed martial arts (MMA).