Thread by @julie_kelly2

Under pressure by media orgs, DOJ finally released what it claimed shows "attack" on Sicknick. (It didn't) Defense lawyers complained it was cherry-picked (it was) and they had no access to full video that could include exculpatory evidence. I explain here
amgreatness.com/2021/05/10/why…

I'm listening to bond hearing for Julian Khater and George Tanios, the two men who've been in jail since March for "attacking" Officer Sicknick. I wrote about dubious case here
amgreatness.com/2021/04/26/the…

Julian Khater's family is asking to post $15 million bond. He has no criminal record, never entered the Capitol, and feds have a beyond sketchy case against both men for "spraying" Officer Sicknick. BTW, it wasn't bear spray, another lie told by the media.

The judge is a Reagan appointee and is 82 years old. He was very unimpressive in last hearing ("There are no bears in Washington DC.")

Oh my the judge can't even get basic facts right. Says a pistol was found in the backpack--it wasn't. I cannot believe our federal court system is arguing about who had a can of spray in Washington DC.

LOL DOJ: One can join a conspiracy "at any time." Both men also face conspiracy charges.

DOJ: "Aiding and abetting" using a key chain pepper spray toward officers. Keep in mind officers sprayed the crowd first. "He's a clear danger to the community." Khater attorney reminds participants this is bond hearing not trial but most of these cases sounds like trials.

Khater attorney says his client is in solitary 23 hours a day, he can't even communicate with him. He is one of dozens of J6 detainees in solitary confinement before trial. Lawyer says he hasn't been able to reach his client since last hearing more than a week ago.

Khater lawyer pointing out discrepancies in same court system--people accused of attacking police with weapons let out on insecure bond while Jan 6 detainees rot.

I must note that before Khater allegedly sprayed police, cops used a "super soaker" like tool to blast the crowd with mace. It's very likely any reaction by cops is from blowback of that spray. Khater was several feet away and it's impossible to see if any spray hit police.

Judge Hogan now going thru home detention requests. This is a "unique situation." Judges have "struggled" with bond requirements and not uniform decisions. "Rare" to have 2 court opinions on bond--notes that Chief Judge Howell unhappy with Munchel ruling by Circuit.

Hogan basically litigating the case right now. Bond should be allowed in "most" cases. DENIES BOND to both defendants. UNBELIEVABLE.

This is Washington DC, a city besieged by violence, rioting, protesting for months. Thugs who threatened lawmakers, Trump. This octogenarian judge just said 2 men held in solitary confinement in DC jail who cannot even speak to their lawyers should stay in prison BEFORE TRIAL.