AUSA: Mr. Graves was wearing tactical gear. He pounded his check and lifted off his helmet. If someone wants to protest in body armor, to each his own. But he assaulted an officer.
AUSA: We called people, one said, He's not militant. But he is. There is no info about his business. He lost his passport. There are no conditions to release him.
Degrave's lawyer: They have to show a serious risk of obstructing justice.
[Zoom cut off again]
Five minutes into most recent Zoom delay, voice says, We're going to have to do the last one by phone, or it's going to get bumped to tomorrow.
Note: These are in Nevada, three hours earlier than in NYC
We're back; Judge says he hopes to finish this one (Degrave) before gets kicked off Zoon again, and will pushing another one to tomorrow (unclear if that's #insurrectionBlues too).
Defense lawyer: I propose conditions of release. The firearm was on the night stand
Defense lawyer: The firearm is legal registered. Once that error is corrected, you'll see he is not dangerous. Let me contextualize. The first count could be a felony or a misdemeanor depending on what is proved at trial. Count 2, violent entry is a misdemeanor
Defense lawyer: Count 3, ok it's a felony, but only 5 years. I'm not trying to mitigate the allegations. The facts can't overshadow the legal guidelines. At page 2 there is a passive voice about a shoving match. I was admit, I mean, submit, there is no screenshot.
Defense lawyer: Yes, he raised his fist. But he beat his own chest. He has a few shop lifting non-prosecutions. He wouldn't have been a leader in this, he would have been a follower. He doesn't know this roommate's number by heart. It's saved in his smart phone
AUSA Dickerson: There's a firearm in the house.
Judge Daniel J. Albregts: The Court finds he is a risk of non-appearance. No one could contact his roommate. No confirmation of employment or incomes. There is expensive foreign travel. He's a danger, too
Judge: The court cannot conceive of any offense like storming the Capitol with a mob to overturn a lawful election. He wears body armor and a face mask. He deleted social media posts and traveled back to Las Vegas. He has a lack of respect for the laws.
Judge: I will detain you pending your transportation back to DC to face these charges. Would you like a preliminary hearing in this district?
[Another Zoom breakdown.]
They're back. Degrave's lawyer says to set a preliminary hearing in Nevada, they might later waive it to move to DC.
Hearing set for February 16, at 3 pm there, 6 pm Eastern.
"By video."
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OK - now #insurrectionBlues case in Nevada, of Ronald Sandlin, his family is on the line - and so is Inner City Press. We just covered DDC case of NM Couy Griffin, will live tweet, thread below. For now, electric #insurrectionBlues song soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts: Do you have any medical issues?
Sandlin: I have sleep apnia. But I don't have insurance.
Judge: You are charged with obstructing law enforcement, civil disorder and knowing entering restricted building or grounds
Here's photo US says is of Sandlin smoking pot in the Capitol on January 6
OK - now #insurrectionBlues case of Couy Griffin, New Mexico County Commissioner charged with Capitol invasion, Inner City Press has been covering these cases and will live tweet, thread below. For now, song, gone electric : ) soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Judge Faruqui: The Federal Public Defenders are working on a lot of these cases, and there are CJA lawyers like Mr. David Smith. I will appoint him. And my questions will mostly be directed to him.
AUSA: He said at a County meeting that he was going to return to DC for the inauguration, & that he would bring firearms. We don't think it is a good idea to release him.
Pre-Trial Services: He could be released, if no firearms, not to obtain or retain a passport
Now in SDNY a hearing on racial discrimination lawsuit by Kaloma Cardwell against Davis Polk law firm. Inner City Press has covered the case from the beginning innercitypress.com/ungate3unscukp… and will live tweet, thread below
The gloves are off - Davis Polk is asking for sanctions against Cardwell / lawyer David Jeffries for alleging that evaluation of plaintiff was back-dated, says the amended complaint contains "conspiracy theories."
Davis Polk's lawyer derides Cardwell for claiming that a Davis Polk person asked him for "a black restaurant recommendation in Harlem" - says it was for a restaurant "near the Apollo Theater." Wants Rule 11 sanctions for baseless allegations. "Over."
Judge Harvey: Sir, I'm sure you were told in the jurisdiction of arrest - and where was that?
Pepe: Southern District of New York. My attorney John Pierce is working to get me local counsel. For today, I'll take the public defender.
AUSA: Up in the SDNY, he was allowed to travel only in SDNY and EDNY. We want that and GPS monitoring continued.
Judge Harvey: GPS in the community?
AUSA: And I'm not aware of any curfew.
[There was one, it seems, 10 pm to 6 am: innercitypress.com/sdny1insurrect…
OK - another #insurrectionBlues case, Vaughn Gordan of Lousiana, 54, applied science degree, charged with "Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in the Capitol Buildings." Inner City Press will live tweet - thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Gordon (not Gordan, mea culpa) - I would like the court to appoint an attorney for me.
Judge Harvey: Are you paid $75,000 a year?
Gordon: No.
Judge: How much in the bank?
Gordon: Nothing, as of today.
Judge: Ms Peters is appointed.
AUSA: We ask that he stay away from DC, except for court.
Pre-trial: Possess no firearms.
Defense: AUSA conditions are appropriate, not pre-trial's.
Judge Harvey: By Tuesday, verify your address. In Colorado, was it?
Gordon: No, Louisiana.
Judge: You told me that.
OK - another #insurrectionBlues case in DC: Andrew Williams, 32, has medical training. Charged with unlawful entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. Inner City Press will live tweet - thread below. Song: soundcloud.com/innercitypress…
Williams was arrested in Florida. He has paid / retained counsel in DC.
Judge G. Michael Harvey: If at some point you can no longer afford counsel you can apply for one...
AUSA: An information has been filed in this case.
Judge: Let's arraign him.
AUSA: We are asking that he surrender passport and remove all firearms from his residence.
Judge Harvey: Pre-trial, anything?
Pre-trial service: No narcotics, courtesy supervision in Middle District of Florida.
Judge: Stay away from DC. Verify his address.