Judge orders Jan 6 defendant Ryan Samsel transferred to state prison in Pennsylvania, where he history of convictions for abusing & knocking women unconscious
Samsel is accused of toppling barricade & knocking Capitol officer (woman) unconscious Jan 6
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Samsel is accused of toppling barricade & knocking Capitol officer (woman) unconscious Jan 6
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Samsel alleges he was violently beaten while being held in the DC jail and sought transfer to Pennsylvania
There are 39 defendants from Jan 6 in DC jail. But Samsel is trading one lockup for another
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There are 39 defendants from Jan 6 in DC jail. But Samsel is trading one lockup for another
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Pennsylvania Parole Board had lodged a detainer against Samsel. Per court "the defendant would remain incarcerated pursuant to the Pennsylvania detainer until at least April 24, 2022." (which allows time to dispose of Jan 6 case)
But look at what judge said (more thread) ==>
But look at what judge said (more thread) ==>
Judge:
"Defendant’s lengthy history of assaultive conduct, and the risk that the Defendant will use violence against the democratic process in general or certain individuals in particular, all weigh in favor of his detention"
Threat to *democratic process* (Powerful words)
"Defendant’s lengthy history of assaultive conduct, and the risk that the Defendant will use violence against the democratic process in general or certain individuals in particular, all weigh in favor of his detention"
Threat to *democratic process* (Powerful words)
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