ALERT: Doug Jensen, one of highest profile Jan 6 defendants, files new motion seeking RELEASE from jail
He's the man accused of facing off w/ lone officer outside Senate
His motion... is quite something. Criticizing Trump, explaining QAnon & calling himself victim
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Doug Jensen of Iowa is accused of leading the 1st wave toward US Senate, with pocketknife in his possession
Feds allege Jensen "wanted Q to get credit" & "wanted to stop this crap with Mike Pence", urging police to arrest Members of Congress
Feds say Jensen admitted being "firm believer" in QAnon, proponent of Donald Trump declaring martial law and said Biden's election was "fraudulent"
But ... wait till you see how Jensen responds....
Jensen says *he* is the victim of "numerous conspiracy theories" .. and that the pocketknife was for protection at the Trump rally
There's more.... so much more...
Jensen's motion accused US Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman of being a "threat" and wielding baton "over Jensen's head"
Then ... he takes argument in different direction...
Jensen says "no one could have predicted the events of late 2020, culminating on Jan 6"
He cites "billionaire reality TV host", George Orwell's 1984, "media lies" and Alex Haley
Doug Jensen, who allegedly led the mob on Jan 6 outside the Senate, then says he went to the Capitol at the direction of Donald Trump ... to demonstrate he was a true patriot... but now feels deceived by a "pack of lies"
Jensen is seeking release from the DC jail, where he says he's "languished" for six months (I'll note: the Insurrection was five months ago)
And that he wants to get his affairs in order for "resolution" of his case (which could indicate possible plea deal)
ARRAIGMENT tomorrow for Doug Jensen in DC federal court. I will be covering and keep you updated
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