Quite an argument from US Capitol riot defendant Chris Worrell, an accused Proud Boy who allegedly used chemical spray vs. police

Worrell asks court to transfer his case to Florida, alleging a "homogenous" juror pool in DC, "95%" of whom don't support Trump

But ... (thread)
Feds respond to accused Capitol Insurrectionist Chris Worrell's request to transfer case to Florida, but arguing he has NOT been "vilified" by media in DC.

And then adds -- with a strong punch -- that prospective jurors have no idea who Chris Worrell is.
Feds say Chris Worrell's request to transfer his US Capitol riot case away from DC (to Florida) because of DC media scrutiny is also faulty ... because they say he's getting even worse press in Florida
!! And - this is perhaps most interesting. Feds say Capitol riot defendant Chris Worrell should NOT have his case transferred to Florida, because Worrell's concern about anti-Trump jurors isn't justifiable

They say DC jurors were trusted with...um... Nixon staffers in Watergate

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20 May
THREAD:

Jan 6 prosecution of accused Proud Boy Chris Worrell is becoming uniquely complicated

Here's what's already happened:

Worrell got COVID in DC jail (recovered)

Worrell asked for case transfer to Florida, because he says DC jurors don't like Trump (pending)

more ==> Image
Worrell has non-Hodgkins lymphoma, sought release from jail citing risk of COVID-19

US Justice Dept asked court to keep Worrell in jail, saying:

No recent treatment

He'd *already* recovered from COVID

His expert doc has no staff, records and isn't oncologist

But now... Image
In new court filing, Justice Dept reveals Worrell has visited oncologist at Howard University, while in DC jail.

Bone marrow biopsy was recommended.

The timing of the accused Proud Boy's prosecution.. and incarceration.. seem very uncertain Image
Read 4 tweets
20 May
Republicans who voted YES on Jan 6 Commission

Don Bacon-Nebraska
Cliff Bentz-Oregon
Stephanie Bice-Oklahoma
Liz Cheney-Wyoming
John Curtis-Utah
Rodney Davis-Illinois
Brian Fitzpatrick-Pennsylvania
Jeff Fortenberry-Nebraska
Andrew Garbarino-New York
Carlos Giminez-Florida

(more)
YES on 1/6 Commission (continued)

Tony Gonzales-Texas
Anthony Gonzalez-Ohio
Michael Guest-Mississippi
Jaime Herrera Beutler-Washington
French Hill-Arkansas
Trey Hollingsworth-Indiana
Chris Jacobs-New York
Dusty Johnson-South Dakota
David Joyce-Ohio

(more)
YES on 1/6 Commission (continued)

John Katko-New York
Adam Kinzinger-Illinois
David McKinley-W Va
Peter Meijer- Michigan
M Miller Meeks-Iowa
Blake Moore-Utah
Dan Newhouse-Washington
Tom Reed-New York
Tom Rice-South Carolina

(more)
Read 4 tweets
17 May
NEW: US Capitol riot defendant Richard Harris has just asked court for release from jail

Harris is the man accused of picking up phone in Capitol and saying, "“Can I speak to Pelosi? We’re coming b*** . Oh, Mike Pence, we’re coming for you, too, you f**ing traitor!

(thread) Image
Feds asked judge to hold Harris in jail, alleging he also assaulted a journalist while protesting lockdowns in Oregon in 2020 Image
Feds also allege Capitol riot defendant Richard Harris "chose to run", moving state-to-state after Jan 6, when FBI was seeking people involved in Insurrection. Feds say Harris claimed to be job-hunting in Florida, despite having newborn twins on West Coast Image
Read 4 tweets
14 May
ALERT- US House has just released its emergency spending plan to increase Capitol security

$162 million- "hardening" of doors & windows

$17 million- new cameras

$200 million- "Quick reaction force" to help US Capitol Police

$250 million- fencing, sensors, landscape changes
More in emergency spending bill for US Capitol security

$521 million- Natl Guard expenses

$68 million- Reimburse DC govt for costs

$44 million- US Capitol Police (OT costs, trauma services, benefits, equipment)

$14 million- Library of Congress security system
More in emergency spending bill for US Capitol security

$40 million- To help pay for prosecution of January 6 Insurrectionist cases

$5.5 million- To help pay for FBI investigations

$1.8 million- To pay for Bureau of Prisons to hold Insurrection defendants
Read 6 tweets
14 May
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
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
Read 6 tweets
13 May
SCOOP: Former staffer sues Congressman, alleging "reckless" handling of COVID-19 in office, calling it "hoax" and requiring personal errands from employees nbcwashington.com/news/coronavir…
Sues alleges Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) did not require masks in office, didn't permit social distancing and said he wouldn't allow "House Leadership to dictate how he ran his office." Image
Suit also alleges Rep. Lamborn allowed his son to live in a storage space in basement of US Capitol for weeks Image
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