Two people facing federal charges in connection with a 2025 protest at an ICE facility during ‘Operation Charlotte’s Web’ were found guilty, according to court records.
On Wednesday, a federal jury convicted Heather Morrow, 44, and William Stanley, 25, both of Charlotte.
According to the US Department of Justice, Morrow and Stanley were among those who congregated outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Removal Operations facility on Nov. 16 and reportedly blocked the entry, interfering with authorities attempting to enter the property. The trial evidence revealed that Stanley and Morrow participated in disorderly conduct and other actions that hampered the usage of the building’s entrances and parking lots.
Photos show Stanley, Morrow, and three other people placing cones on the federal property’s entry driveway and forming a human chain, preventing officers from entering in their vehicles. In addition, Morrow’s truck was parked in the exit lane, preventing motorists from leaving federal land.
Stanley and Morrow were found guilty of obstructing the access to federal property, interfering with government officials’ official responsibilities, and failing to comply with lawful directives.
According to trial testimony, Stanley stood in front of an officer’s government-issued vehicle, preventing them from entering the property. Stanley then placed his hands on the bonnet of the ERO Deportation officer’s vehicle, preventing him from entering.
Morrow was also found guilty of assaulting an officer by grabbing him from behind and attempted to jump on his back while being arrested. Stanley was found not guilty of the offense.
Both Morrow and Stanley were released on bond. Their sentence date is still pending.
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