Mark Leffingwell, charged with assault law enforcement during the Capitol insurrection, has an arraignment coming up before U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson.
The Capitol Police officer he allegedly assaulted narrated the incident.
Live-thread ahead.
The Capitol Police officer he allegedly assaulted narrated the incident.
Live-thread ahead.
"All rise."
We begin.
AUSA Christopher Berridge for the govt
Mark John Carroll for the defense.
Judge ABJ asks whether Mark Leffingwell waives his physical presence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We begin.
AUSA Christopher Berridge for the govt
Mark John Carroll for the defense.
Judge ABJ asks whether Mark Leffingwell waives his physical presence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carroll mentions that his client has a traumatic brain injury from an IED in the Iraq War, but he is competent to proceed.
Arraignment begins:
Q: Are you the person named in the indictment in this case?
A: Yes, sir.
Q: Are you the person named in the indictment in this case?
A: Yes, sir.
News:
Through his attorney, Leffingwell pleads not guilty.
Through his attorney, Leffingwell pleads not guilty.
His indictment levels seven charges at him. justice.gov/opa/page/file/…
Defense attorney Mark John Carroll: "This incident is an anomaly in his life."
He says his client served his country "valiantly," as a disabled veteran.
He says his client served his country "valiantly," as a disabled veteran.
Hearing adjourned.
My wrap-up of the hearing.
https://twitter.com/KlasfeldReports/status/1355238479425392650?s=20
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