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
There's more
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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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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) ==>
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)
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!! Per US House Republicans, the acting Capitol Police chief has declined to appear at tomorrow's House Oversight Committee hearing investigating the Jan 6 Insurrection
Capitol Police have not responded to my questions about this today
Per Oversight committee Republicans, it was the Republican members of committee who invited chief to testify. And were rejected
Oversight Dems & Capitol police have not answered my multiple requests for info about this today
FBI director Chris Wray *will* appear
Per Oversight Committee GOP:
"Given last week’s bipartisan Senate report outlining her performance, her testimony is essential to understanding the intelligence breakdown leading up to the attack and to help prevent a similar attack from happening in the future."
!! ALERT: Arraignment in 20 mins for accused "3%-er" far right group members charged w/ conspiracy in US Capitol riots
One is accused of plotting as early as Nov. for possible violence against those who accept 2020 election results
Waiting to see if feds seek pretrial jail !!
These defendants are appearing virtually in DC court at any moment. From their home state of California. At least some in the group have public defenders
This group includes defendants accused of driving from California to DC to avoid having a red flag raised at airport about chemical spray, knives, goggles in bag for transport
Headline of the hour. Feds are expanding accusations against accused OathKeepers, alleging Jan 5 trip to Capitol to take photos and do reconnaissance ahead of Insurrection. And they allege one (Jason Dolan) has firearms hidden. They want Dolan jailed til trial
At this point, Feds have alleged two of the OathKeepers are suspected of being at Capitol taking pictures on Jan 5. Both from Florida. No mention if any others were involved or not
Feds allege Dolan and another accused OathKeeper deleted signal communications with each other. Feds say those messages are irretrievable
NOW: Judge begins hearing for Jason Dolan to determine if the accused OathKeeper should be held in jail til trial in Jan 6 case. Dolan is accused of being part of “military stack” that breached the police line and entry
Dolan has been arraigned. And entered plea of not guilty. Now arguments about whether to hold Dolan In jail
Prosecutors say Dolan is “danger to community”. They say he deposited “multiple high powered long guns” at hotel in Virginia for second wave “quick reaction force” on Jan 6.
BREAKING: Court unseals indictment against alleged "3%-ers" from California in Jan. 6 conspiracy
Group is accused of advocating "violence against against certain groups .. that supported the 2020 presidential election results"
Feds say one had knife and stun baton in Capitol
Feds allege the group brought "personal protective gear", coordinated travel and had plans to go to the Capitol even before Donald Trump's speech on Jan 6
One of the accused Insurrectionists allegedly carried knife into Capitol & urged on mob saying "Move forward, Americans"... then warned police, "Last chance boys"
Another is accused of stating, "The people have taken back their house"