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CBS News Congressional Correspondent -- Syracuse Univ Alum -- 90's R&B superfan

Jun 9, 2021, 6 tweets

Big hearing at 11am. Accused Proud Boy & Jan 6 conspirator Charles Donohoe argues for release from jail

Donohoe will argue he's an Eagle Scout, a former Marine, former military contractor & father of 5 year old son

Feds want him held... check out their argument (thread) ==>

Justice Dept says Charles Donohoe "commands influence over a group with a demonstrated desire for violent confrontation, even home detention does little to protect the community"

There's more...

Justice Dept argues Donohoe not only plotted ahead of Jan 6, but was part of front wave that breached the police line... and they say he bragged about

Per feds, Donohoe it made him "feel like a complete warrior" ... "We took it over unarmed"

They allege Donohoe shared intel & guidance about what to expect from the DC National Guard.... in messages sent two days before the Insurrection

And the feds say Donohoe was part of the planning.... urged fellow Proud Boys not to wear identifiable colors

** Here's what I'm watching for: Because feds say Donohoe is a risk of organizing future incidents, will there be any reference from prosecutors or judge to the Big Lie? Or those who promote it?

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