The California man arrested for allegedly bringing a machete and knives in his swastika-strewn truck near the DNC has an initial court appearance scheduled to begin soon.
ICYMI, from yesterday at @lawcrimenews. lawandcrime.com/high-profile/u…
Judge reiterates terms of remote access:
No audio or video rebroadcasting—or screenshots.
Court papers do not yet appear to be available on the public docket.
Note about arraignment court:
It is common for several cases to be heard before the one that attracts national media coverage.
This is a case in D.C. Superior Court.
Donald Craighead's case appears to be up now.
His lawyer waives a public reading of the charges, pleads not guilty on his behalf and requests his release.
The govt requests a hold and stay-away order for various locations around Washington, D.C., including the US Capitol.
Craighead's lawyer says: "Here, this is an allegation of a [possession]-only."
"Most of his history, with the exception one is instance, is not dangerous," she says.
Judge: "There is a prior assault charge that involved a weapon" about a year ago.
He orders Craighead to be held without bond.
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