!! Striking new allegations in affidavit against Jan 6 defendant Josh Haynes of Virginia
Feds allege Haynes said those who assaulted police are "heroes" for "having the balls" to do something about election fraud
They say that photo is a selfie in a Senator's office
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Feds allege Haynes texted an associate that the mob was going to stop the electoral college process on Jan 6 - "Because we storm inside they stop debating ... the army is going to have to decide who is President"
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Prosecutors say Haynes stood near damaged media equipment and messaged an associate: "They had to run away from us and leave all their equipment so we destroyed it. I kicked the fake nes a$$"
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Haynes allegedly warned agents he doesn't believe January 6 will be an "isolated event"
US Justice Dept reports Haynes was arrested today. He's from Covington, Virginia (near Roanoke) I'll keep checking for court docket and hearings
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Just read through Rep Mo Brooks (R-AL) legal filing today defending himself in lawsuit filed by Rep Eric Swalwell (D-CA) alleging Brooks helped incite the US Capitol insurrection with "start taking down names and kicking ass" speech
It's quite something
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Rep Brooks specifies he was called by the White House on Jan 5 and invited to give the speech at Ellipse on Jan 6. And only did so because the White House invited him
He also says, at last minute, organizers tried to reduce the time he was allotted for speech
Rep Brooks' court filing includes the vote tally in his District for Trump and Biden
Arguing he was "representing the will" of the Alabama 5th District that day
Judge says McHugh appears to have worked hard to get to the front of mob, riled up crowd (using megaphone) so much so that he had them in a chant response. She asks defense lawyer if McHugh was a leader on Jan 6
Attorney for Jan 6 defendant Doug Jensen says "crowd hysteria" coupled w/"information that was promulgated over internet & news, brought about event that would never have happened
He says Jensen is "intelligent man" .. "he got taken!"
Ahh.... but moments later his lawyer says Jensen didn’t even know where he was on Jan 6. “He thought he was at the White House”
Interesting back and forth here. Defense lawyer says Jensen deserves credit for not pushing past the solitary Capitol Police Officer (Eugene Goodman) on Jan 6
Prosecutor responds: That’s because Officer had to keep retreating
Standby. More news coming. The first sentencing hearing in a Jan 6 case is about to begin. Lower level case. But our first sample of how judges will handle *some* of these cases
Anna Morgan Lloyd (49 y/o of Indiana). Guilty plea to count four of her charges. Unlawful picketing/parading. Max sentence is six months. But Feds aren’t requesting jail. Standby by more ....
As we reported on @nbcwashington last week, prosecutors are recommending three years probation. Morgan Lloyd is seeking community service and a fine. Let’s see which way the judge leans ...
!!! Alert. Jan 6 defendant and accused OathKeeper conspirator Graydon Young tells judge he will plead guilty. And will cooperate with prosecutors and testify before grand jury
This is big win for FBI which has made clear that far right groups are priority of investigation