Thread by @ZoeTillman

Hello from Judge McFadden's virtual courtroom, where a hearing is set to begin soon on J6 defendant Brandon Fellows, who is accused, for a second time, of violating some of his pretrial release conditions. More here:

https://twitter.com/ZoeTillman/status/1397939638426386441

Meanwhile, DOJ has sent out a fact sheet in advance of tomorrow, which marks 150 days since the Jan. 6 riots. Highlights:
~465 people arrested from nearly every state + DC
~130 people charged with assaulting/interfering with police
~200 charged w/ obstructing official proceeding

Back to the Brandon Fellows hearing: Judge is asking about his mental health, and whether there are issues there that are behind his compliance problems. Probation officer is recc'ing at least an eval; AUSA argues he continues to disregard the "privilege" the court has given him

Judge heard that Fellows has been in compliance with his call-in requirements since the govt filed the latest notice of noncompliance; AUSA argues that it's logical that he'd suddenly comply now that he's potentially in trouble again

Fellows' lawyer argues they should try getting him mental health services before revoking his pretrial release and sending him to jail. She argues his conduct was bad, but didn't mean he was a danger or a flight risk, and maybe he could do better with compliance once he gets help

Judge will allow Brandon Fellows to go home and will try getting him mental health services to see if that improves his compliance with pretrial release conditions. So no pretrial detention for now, but the judge warns: "Don't expect any more chances."

Judge warns Fellows that beyond the question of pretrial release, his behavior would be a factor at sentencing if the case gets to that point: "You are just digging the hole deeper for yourself."

"I would be trying to be on my very best behavior and making friends for myself."