THREAD: Accused Oath Keeper and Capitol Insurrectionist organizer Kelly Meggs wants to be released from jail, pending trial
But overnight, the feds told a judge Meggs hid the clothes worn at the Capitol on January 6th from federal agents. And can't be trusted
Prosecutors say Meggs hid some of the items he wore on January 6th before federal agents raided his house.
"This fact 'lessens' the reliability of Defendant Meggs complying with release conditions"
Ahhh.. but Meggs' defense lawyers say the feds simply "overlooked" some of the tactical gear and falsely claimed Meggs might have "destroyed" the items.
THREAD: *This* is a US Capitol Insurrection criminal case to watch
Jeffrey McKellop of Virginia... accused of wearing body armor, gas mask and punching a DC Police officer on Jan. 6
Let me walk you through the court filing his attorney submitted overnight, to get him released
McKellop served 22 years in the military, earning 3 bronze stars (he's one of a growing number of military-connected Insurrection defendants)
He says he only brought the body armor to protect his friends from "counter-protestors"
Yes he was carrying a flagpole during the riots... and yes he's accused of bludgeoning with it... but he says it does not "*appear* to be tipped with any sharp object"
US Justice Dept has released series of messages allegedly sent by accused Oath Keeper Donovan Crowl of Ohio before and after the US Capitol Insurrection.
"Colluding to wage a Guerilla War against United States"
Planning emergency hideout "bugout" plan if the "usurper" is installed..... hiding out in the mountains of Kentucky
Messages indicate fears of "drone surveillance" against them when Trump left office
!!!! US Justice Dept releases messages allegedly sent by accused US Capitol Insurrectionist Kelly Meggs **planning** the riots and chaos before January 6.
"DC is no guns... if you have armor that's good"
Kelly Meggs of Florida allegedly created an alliance between extremist groups ahead of Jan. 6, according to messages released by Justice Dept.
"Trump's staying in, he's gonna use the emergency broadcast system on cell phones......."