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OK - it's #insurrectionBlues case of US v. Robert Morss, again, now DOJ has released video but only to some, Inner City Press has reported innercitypress.com/ddc73amorssicp… and inquired, and will live tweet, thread below. Song soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Judge G. Michael Harvey, who seems to believe the videos have been made available to the public (they have not) is about to rule, based on the video. "I do not believe he is a risk of flight, but the government has shown he is a danger to the community."
Judge Harvey: The government points to his texts he sent, saying he was considering leaving the country because the government was "crushing" everyone. Mr. Morss was arrested 6 months later, in his home, in Pennsylvania. But in terms of danger, it's complicated
Next in #insurrectionBlues world, it's a family affair: Kristi Munn, Thomas Munn, Dawn Munn, Joshua Munn,
Kayli Munn, each with their own appointed counsel, before DDC Magistrate Harvey, Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below
Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Kayli Munn, each with their own appointed counsel, before DDC Magistrate Harvey, Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below
Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
It's an arraignment. Defense counsel: We assert the Fifth and Sixth Amendments and right to a speedy trial.
AUSA: We are seeking the standard release conditions: stay away from DC except for legal proceedings or visits
AUSA: We are seeking the standard release conditions: stay away from DC except for legal proceedings or visits
Judge Harvey: Have the firearms been removed from Ms. Dawn Munn's residence?
Dawn Munn: Yes, yesterday.
Judge Harvey: And Kayli Munn?
Defense lawyer Machado: I need a moment.
Dawn Munn: Yes, yesterday.
Judge Harvey: And Kayli Munn?
Defense lawyer Machado: I need a moment.
OK - now #insurrectionBlues first felony sentencing, in US v. Paul Hodgkins. Inner City Press has been covering the case(s) & wrote to DDC Judge Moss on July 16, opposing cut off of call-in line- it's back, live tweeted thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
US Attorney for the District of DC wants Hodkins to serve 18 months in prison, midpoint of Sentencing Guidelines and the plea agreement they have him. Filing here, via @CourtListener storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…
While still waiting for the Hodgkins sentencing proceeding to get going, here's the letter Inner City Press filed with DDC Judge Moss on July 16 documentcloud.org/documents/2101…
OK - in #insurrectionBlues case of US v. Daniel Rodriguez, DDC Judge Amy Berman Jackson is holding a proceeding, US says it gave the defense 111 body-worn camera videos. And the public? Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Judge Amy B. Jackson: You say there are related cases, but the defendants did know each other, did they?
Assistant US Attorney: We would not make the representation at this point that they know each other.
Judge Berman: Let me read the 5f order about Brady material
Assistant US Attorney: We would not make the representation at this point that they know each other.
Judge Berman: Let me read the 5f order about Brady material
Judge Berman: When will you made a plea offer?
AUSA: I'm not sure there will be an offer at this time.
Judge Berman: Even in the most egregious cases, the government makes an offer....
AUSA: We'll endeavor to have those conversations.
AUSA: I'm not sure there will be an offer at this time.
Judge Berman: Even in the most egregious cases, the government makes an offer....
AUSA: We'll endeavor to have those conversations.
OK - another #insurrectionBlues case resumes, US v. Tom Robertson, we covered it and today, the fuzes innercitypress.com/ddc72brobertso… Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below, song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Judge Cooper: Mr. Robertson, we are here on the US motion to revoke your pre-trial release. There was a hearing before Judge Harvey on July 9. Now the motion is briefed, with new material today... I suspect we're going to hear he shifted it to a gun dealer...
AUSA: There's probably cause under 922(n) prohibits the receipt of firearms - he has been responsible for the transport and receipt. A third party doesn't help him.
OK - back to DDC #insurrectionBlues case of US v. Robert Morss before Magistrate Judge Harvey. AUSA is hammering away that he was going to leave the country. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. Previously:
Morss' lawyer: The US is using stills from a video --
[Note: DDC judges have yet to make these videos available to the public, only to a limited groups given the DC OUSA's password to USAfx. This is a scam]
Morss' lawyer: He is in the back, he passed shield back
[Note: DDC judges have yet to make these videos available to the public, only to a limited groups given the DC OUSA's password to USAfx. This is a scam]
Morss' lawyer: He is in the back, he passed shield back
Morss' lawyer: There are six defendants on this indictment and all but one have been released. All Mr. Morss wanted to attend was a historic event. Yes, it got out of hand.
OK - here @sdnylive, in case of accused CIA #Vault7 leaker Josh Schulte, now a "Faretta hearing" on whether Schulte will be allowed to represent himself for his second trial. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Judge Crotty: Usually it's better to have a lawyer, especially on these charges. But the choice is entirely yours, as long as you make it in a knowing fashion. Think hard about it. If you decide to represent yourself, I will appoint stand-by counsel.
Judge Crotty: You do not have the right to reject the stand-by counsel.
[In DDC, #insurrectionBlues defendant Pauline Bauer was *asked* if she would accept stand-by counsel. Same issue arose there this morning with Brandon Fellows:
[In DDC, #insurrectionBlues defendant Pauline Bauer was *asked* if she would accept stand-by counsel. Same issue arose there this morning with Brandon Fellows:
OK - long #insurrectionBlues hearing on Brandon Fellows before DDC Judge McFadden. Fellows' lawyer says he wants to fire her. Inner City Press will from this point on live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Fellows' lawyer says he should get another lawyer before he makes his own statement in court.
Fellows: I'd rather not wait.
Fellows: I'd rather not wait.
Fellows: I'm willing to accept the risk. I'd like to make my own case.
Judge McFadden: Are you seeking to have another attorney?
Fellows: Previously I was willing to wait out a plea deal. Now, after reading laws, I think not. I've been hearing lies.
Judge McFadden: Are you seeking to have another attorney?
Fellows: Previously I was willing to wait out a plea deal. Now, after reading laws, I think not. I've been hearing lies.
OK - now in #insurrectionBlues case of US v. ROBERT MORSS, now a hearing, with witnesses, on if his detention should end. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Judge Harvey said he will NOT be deciding today, will read a decision from the bench at a later date.
"On January 4 he asked, 'Do you have walkie talkies?' MORSS replied, 'Just bring food, water and medical sh*t... I have my plate carrier."
"On January 4 he asked, 'Do you have walkie talkies?' MORSS replied, 'Just bring food, water and medical sh*t... I have my plate carrier."
Judge Harvey: Plate carrier?
A: Tactical vest that can carry a metal plate.
Defense objects. "Are you saying it had plates on Jan 6?"
Assistant US Attorney: He wore a tactical vest. He was not arrested so we don't know what was in it.
A: Tactical vest that can carry a metal plate.
Defense objects. "Are you saying it had plates on Jan 6?"
Assistant US Attorney: He wore a tactical vest. He was not arrested so we don't know what was in it.
OK - now in #insurrectionBlues case of US v. Matthew Loganbill, DDC Magistrate Harvey is reviewing eligibility for public defender. Loganbill can't get loan because his tax info is on laptop US took. Inner City Press will live tweet, below soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Judge Harvey: I hear Mr. Loganbill has transferred his interest in a business to his children. I don't know when it was accomplished, how it was accomplished. I've been asked to reconsider my decision to deny his eligibility for appointment of counsel...
AUSA: I am concerned he gave the business away for free, I'm sure it's taxable. Putting aside the fraud possibility - applying for a loan backed by a business you don't own - the question is, He needs counsel today.
OK - now #insurrectionBlues cases before DDC Magistrate Judge Harvey. Defense lawyer Hernandez is being asked about a sealed case, sealed filings. This amid restricted access to videos. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
While awaiting Judge Harvey, Inner City Press questions: why are any of these Capitol breach cases still sealed? Why aren't the videos used to detain defendants made available to the public, like on YouTube, rather than restricted & edited? documentcloud.org/documents/2061…
OK - now it's US v. Nicholas Perretta, question of release form to provide information to Pre-Trial.
Judge Harvey asks what DOJ wants.
Defense lawyer says, Let's proceed under seal.
Judge Harvey: Fine. Just disconnect the public line.
Inner City Press: What?
Judge Harvey asks what DOJ wants.
Defense lawyer says, Let's proceed under seal.
Judge Harvey: Fine. Just disconnect the public line.
Inner City Press: What?
OK - now #insurrectionBlues case of US v. Gabriel Brown, he wants the same Federal Defender he had in EDNY, and get it. Inner City Press will live tweet - threadette below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Here's the "Statement of Facts" against Gabriel Brown, complete with photos: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…
Brown proceeding is over quick: standard conditions of release, next conference on September 7 at 1 pm. Now a status hearing on LEO CHRISTOPHER KELLY - his retained lawyer says at next hearing, Aug 9, there may be a plea, or maybe not. She says only 1 video given
OK - in #insurrectionBlues case of US v. Jason Dolan, with OathKeepers cited, DDC Judge Amit Mehta has returned and is about to rule on whether detention until trial - Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Judge Mehta: Mr. Dolan, can you hear me?
Dolan: Yes, sir.
Judge Mehta: I am apply a de novo review standard. Liberty is the norm. But Mr. Dolan is charged with destruction of government property.
Dolan: Yes, sir.
Judge Mehta: I am apply a de novo review standard. Liberty is the norm. But Mr. Dolan is charged with destruction of government property.
Judge Mehta: Let me cut to the chase. This is a close call. Two aspects weight against Mr. Dolan. His participation in bringing guns to the hotel, where Quick Reaction Force was set up. They returned to the hotel on Jan 7, with three long-gun boxes.
Wow - now in #insurrectionBlues case of US v. Pauline Bauer tells DDC Magistrate, I am a free soul, I am not part of your corporation, I am making a special Divine appearance. Judge Faruqui demands her to come to DC in person June 16. Inner City Press thread below 
Pauline Bauer: Are you railroading me?
Judge Faruqui: That's not how you speak to a Federal judge.
Pauline Bauer: I am here by special Divine appearance, a living soul.
Judge Faruqui: I want to go forward.
Judge Faruqui: That's not how you speak to a Federal judge.
Pauline Bauer: I am here by special Divine appearance, a living soul.
Judge Faruqui: I want to go forward.
OK - now #insurrectionBlues case of US v. Landon Kenneth Copeland. Judge Meriweather said they are going to go under seal - then return? Inner City Press covered the first hearing and will live tweet, if only silence, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
It's one thing to briefing go sealed about mental health. But what about the outcome?
His lawyer: He does not consent to being present only by video.
Judge Meriweather: I'll seal it in a minute. If I defer ruling under June 7, he will remain incarcerated...
His lawyer: He does not consent to being present only by video.
Judge Meriweather: I'll seal it in a minute. If I defer ruling under June 7, he will remain incarcerated...
Judge Meriweather: Disconnect the public line.
Voice: You have been put in the waiting room. You cannot listen until the host admits you.
Q: So does that mean it will go back on the record afterward? Isn't the decision to seal entirely up to the defendant?
Voice: You have been put in the waiting room. You cannot listen until the host admits you.
Q: So does that mean it will go back on the record afterward? Isn't the decision to seal entirely up to the defendant?
OK - now #insurrectionBlues defendant Jonathan Ace Sanders, Sr. - he's requesting publicly paid counsel. Judge Meriweather asking questions. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Judge Meriweather: Mr. Sanders, you are retired?
Sanders: I retired last week.
Judge Meriweather: You have a military pension less than $50,000 a year?
Sanders: That's right.
Judge Meriweather: And a rental bringing in $1000 a month?
Sanders: That too.
Sanders: I retired last week.
Judge Meriweather: You have a military pension less than $50,000 a year?
Sanders: That's right.
Judge Meriweather: And a rental bringing in $1000 a month?
Sanders: That too.
Judge Meriweather says he's eligible, and appoints / pays the lawyer of his choice. That's not usually how it works @SDNYLIVE.
Assistant US Attorney: We want a special condition on no alcohol or drug use.
Judge Meriweather: Shall we go into a break-out room?
Assistant US Attorney: We want a special condition on no alcohol or drug use.
Judge Meriweather: Shall we go into a break-out room?
OK - now #insurrectionBlues cases start up before DDC Magistrate Meriweather. 1st up in Matthew Loganbill, who can't get to his seized computer to show he's eligible for public defender. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Assistant US Attorney says DOJ will *not* give him his seized computer back to show his finances; takes no position on his eligibility for publicly funded counsel.
Temporary appointment is extended to July 12 when Magistrate Harvey will take it up. 6 more coming
Temporary appointment is extended to July 12 when Magistrate Harvey will take it up. 6 more coming
Now up: William Michael Sywak & William Jason Sywak. DOJ is offering them "standard release conditions," emphasizes no drugs. Jason's defense lawyer was appointed in the Western District of New York. But Michael's lawyer is retained - paid by defendant.
OK - now #insurrectionBlues defendant Lonnie Coffman has a proceeding before DDC Judge Kollar-Kotelly. Inner City Press has covered the case innercitypress.com/ddc3coffmanicp… and will live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Coffman's lawyer says DC Jail tries to get his client use a computer to review discovery but he "doesn't know much about computers." Agrees to put it over 60 days, until yesterday's defendant Garret Miller who says two weeks tops matthewrussellleeicp.substack.com/p/in-dc-case-g…
Judge Kollar-Kotelly: How about the last week on July? Monday the 26th, at 10 am, still on Zoom?
Voice: I'm checking the jail calendar. It looks pretty clear.
Voice: I'm checking the jail calendar. It looks pretty clear.
OK - now #insurrectionBlues defendant Garret Miller, in detention, is being arraigned on a superseding indictment. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below; song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
AUSA Kelly: We are close to being able to make a plea offer to Mr. Miller. We ask for 45 days.
Judge Nichols: What about discovery?
AUSA Kelly: We've in the process of getting him the initial tranche through what we call our Fast Track
Judge Nichols: What about discovery?
AUSA Kelly: We've in the process of getting him the initial tranche through what we call our Fast Track
From the docket: "The Court was advised on April 29, 2021 that GARRET MILLER, who is currently detained, has been transported to the local jurisdiction... the Court has confirmed that GARRET MILLER has been ordered held without bond pending trial
OK - in run up #insurrectionBlues cases before DDC Magistrate Judge Meriweather, courtroom deputy tells Zoomer with "expletive as name" to "change your name or removed." Uh, Cohen v California? Inner City Press will live tweet, below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Still the cases haven't formally started. Lawyer for accused insurrectionist Anthony Antonio tells someone (the prosecutor), You look like Chris Hayes of MSNBC. An advocacy tactic?
Now a "Mister Copeland" on the multi-defendant call is shouting, I'm in my car, I have nothing to hide!
He is told, repeatedly, not to talk on the public line.
I have nothing to hide, Copeland says.
#insurrectionBlues soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
He is told, repeatedly, not to talk on the public line.
I have nothing to hide, Copeland says.
#insurrectionBlues soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
OK - #insurrectionBlues cases of CHRESTMAN, KUEHNE, COLON, KONOLD & ASHLOC is before DDC Judge Timothy J. Kelly. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Defense counsel consents to delay in case - says he wants to take his family to Yellowstone on vacation in July. Judge Kelly says he supports that.
Judge: any problem with getting access to the jail on June 24? Say 10 am?
All defense counsel agree.
Judge Kelly excludes time under Speedy Trial Act, citing unusually voluminous discovery.
AUSA says the same lawyer representing both Konolds may be a conflict
All defense counsel agree.
Judge Kelly excludes time under Speedy Trial Act, citing unusually voluminous discovery.
AUSA says the same lawyer representing both Konolds may be a conflict
OK - now #insurrectionBlues detention hearing of Charles Donohoe before DDC Magistrate Judge Harvey. AUSA is seeking "continuing threat." Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Judge Harvey: I've read Judge Kelly's ruling. But distinguishing this defendant from the others, I think I have a good grasp on. Are you arguing risk of flight?
AUSA: No. We argue danger to the community. There is a rebuttal presumption - and the 1361 crime
AUSA: No. We argue danger to the community. There is a rebuttal presumption - and the 1361 crime
AUSA: In the wake of the Proud Boys chairman for behavior in December, Donohoe stepped forward --
Judge Harvey: Leader is one of the things in my mind. You say he was a president of the chapter of a city in NC.
Judge Harvey: Leader is one of the things in my mind. You say he was a president of the chapter of a city in NC.
OK - another #insurrectionBlues case, US v. Richard Lee Harris. He is represented by the public defenders not in DC but in South Florida (seemingly, to relieve pressure on DC staff). Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
The South Florida public defenders say they are not prepared to do the arraignment today. They says Speedy Trial Act claim has not begun, as he's not in the District and he not been arraigned yet. Asks for delay in arraignment.
Judge Nichols: Sounds fine.
AUSA: OK
Judge Nichols: Sounds fine.
AUSA: OK
AUSA: He's scheduled to move from Oklahoma (transfer station) to DC next week.
[Note: movement of Federal prisoners, for example from Florida to DC, goes through Oklahoma... This has come up in @sdnylive cases]
[Note: movement of Federal prisoners, for example from Florida to DC, goes through Oklahoma... This has come up in @sdnylive cases]
OK - #insurrectionBlues case against UCLA student Christian Secor in DDC. US is asking for detention. Inner City Press will live tweet, thread below. For now, song (2 weeks ago, Reffitts) soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
AUSA says Secor was planning to flee.
Judge Trevor N. McFadden cuts in: You mean where he says, even if I go away, if they want me, they'll get me?
AUSA: He told agents about fleeing to Oregon. He has access to money from several sources.
Judge Trevor N. McFadden cuts in: You mean where he says, even if I go away, if they want me, they'll get me?
AUSA: He told agents about fleeing to Oregon. He has access to money from several sources.
AUSA: Secor has made purchases at gun stores. And he has only one registered fire arm. In California one can manufacture one's own gun - but then must take it in to register it.
Judge: Is that different than in Virginia?
AUSA: My understanding is limited.
Judge: Is that different than in Virginia?
AUSA: My understanding is limited.
