BREAKING: Judge Amit MEHTA orders the *release* of Thomas CALDWELL, a member of the Oath Keepers, from pretrial detention.
"There is an absense of direct evidence, at least, of planning by Caldwell to enter the Capitol building ... And ultimately, he did not enter the building."
"There is an absense of direct evidence, at least, of planning by Caldwell to enter the Capitol building ... And ultimately, he did not enter the building."
Caldwell, 65, has serious health issues. Mehta also ruled he can't have access to computers/internet. He can't have any contact with anyone affiliated with the Capitol investigation.
Basically, he says, the govt didn't fully show his direct role in planning Capitol siege.
Basically, he says, the govt didn't fully show his direct role in planning Capitol siege.
absence*
NEW: A federal judge ordered the pretrial release of Oath Keeper Thomas Caldwell, saying the evidence so far fell short of showing he planned the Capitol breach in advance. It’s a setback for prosecutors, who may appeal.
w/ @joshgerstein
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