The feds say Jan. 6 defendant Jenna Ryan — who said she’s “definitely not going to jail” — should definitely go to jail. huffpost.com/entry/jenna-ry…
“Perhaps the most compelling need for specific deterrence arises from the defendant’s misguided belief that she is above the law, or at least insulated from incarceration.” huffpost.com/entry/jenna-ry…
The feds say Jenna Ryan “drew on her considerable experience as a social media influencer to promote violence before her arrival at the Capitol.” huffpost.com/entry/jenna-ry…
Never a good sign when your tweet shows up in a sentencing memo. huffpost.com/entry/jenna-ry…
“On Twitter and in televised interviews, the defendant described herself as a patriot who did nothing wrong and who was deserving of a presidential pardon.”
“She publicly sought a presidential pardon for her crimes while also blaming others, such as the FBI and ‘antifa,’ for the violence and destruction of property that occurred on January 6 without acknowledging her own considerable contribution to the belligerence.”
In a letter to the judge, Jenna Ryan states that she “cannot always display remorse” on social media because she is marketing herself.
“My social media is an image I project and not my real life,” she writes.
"I try to balance my life and come across as happy and well adjusted. It’s all about image management.” — Jenna Ryan
"Some actions I took that day were good. I came to DC to protest the election results.”
"It is my belief that America is presently in an 'Information War.’”
"I was called an Insurrection Barbie, and I was called an entitled stuck-up snob.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…
"I wasn’t saying I was above prison, I just felt that it would be unlikely…”
"The stain of that day will haunt me the rest of my life. I am mortified that I went into the Capitol building.”
Jenna Ryan also says she shared her story "with the House Bi-Partisan Select Committee during an interview by their investigative counsel.”
huffpost.com/entry/jenna-ry…
The title of the file is "New Letter to Judge Cooper,” suggesting Jenna Ryan’s lawyer had some edits to the first draft.
"Her comments on social media reflected her belief that a wrong had been committed in the way the Presidential election had been conducted, that there were significant acts of election fraud, and that the Presidency had, in effect, been stolen.” storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…
Responding to Jenna Ryan’s claim that she didn’t observe violence, the government provided this photo of her filming the media smash.
DOJ says Jenna Ryan "seeks to minimize her own conduct” in her letter to the judge.
"The United States submits that no reasonable person… would consider people 'climbing the walls' to be an appropriate or peaceful means of entering the Capitol…”
Evidence points to Jenna Ryan’s “lack of remorse,” feds say. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…
DOJ in court: The defendant cannot use the First Amendment to incite.
Defense attorney argues that Jenna Ryan went to D.C. on Jan. 6 to take part in a celebration of American freedom.
Judge Christopher Cooper questions Ryan’s lawyer on whether she knew there was chaos before she went down to the Capitol.
“She is a social butterfly,” says Jenna Ryan’s attorney. She likes to go on the internet and post things, he adds.
Judge says that Jenna Ryan is entitled to make her statements, and that he’s entitled to factor her comments into his sentencing decision when he considers the need for deterrence.
Judge: "I don't think you could have missed the fact that this was no peaceful protest… You were a cheerleader, you cheered it on."
Judge says Jenna Ryan’s comments after the Capitol attack downplay her role.
“I just shouldn’t tweet,” Ryan tells the judge.
Judge Cooper on Twitter: “You get yourself into that briar patch, and you’ve gotta live with it.”
Judge Cooper says Jenna Ryan’s case “has generated a fair amount of public interest.” People will want to know how she was sentenced, and the sentence should tell them we take it seriously.
Jenna Ryan gets 60 days in prison: huffpost.com/entry/jenna-ry…
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