At 10am: I'm closely watching hearing of US Capitol riot defendant Chris Worrell, who's seeking release from jail
Worrell is an accused Proud Boy & allegedly pepper sprayed police
Worrell argues he has Non-Hodgkins lymphoma & vulnerable to COVID in jail
But.. there's a twist
Worrell is an accused Proud Boy & allegedly pepper sprayed police
Worrell argues he has Non-Hodgkins lymphoma & vulnerable to COVID in jail
But.. there's a twist
In filing last night, Justice Dept argues it's found no record Worrell received treatment recently
Feds express some concerns about the doctor Worrell cites in his argument for release.
Doc has no staff, no medical records and is not oncologist, per prosecutors
Doc has no staff, no medical records and is not oncologist, per prosecutors
Oh.. and .. they say Worrell already had COVID and no longer has symptoms
Feds allege Chris Worrell not only participated in riot, but was a "calculated participant"
And they say he has a criminal history of impersonating police ==>
And they say he has a criminal history of impersonating police ==>
US Justice Dept argues court should keep Worrell BEHIND BARS, pending trial. We'll see what the judge says at 10am
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