HEADS-UP: Hearing in 30 minutes in Jan 6 case of Alex Harkrider

Harkrider's case is worth watching

Last month, the feds cited ongoing baseless statements from Donald Trump as reason to hold Harkrider under court restrictions til trial

Let's see what judge says today
Feds say Harkrider was part of crowd pushing against police.. and was inside Capitol with tactical vest and baton

He's on home confinement, but wants restrictions eased

Standby for update
Defense lawyer explains why Harkrider wants court to loosen its restrictions..... saying "Mr. Harkrider would really like to do some volunteer work"
Oh... and defense lawyer says it's "emotionally stressful" and "embarrassing" for Harkrider to wear ankle monitor
Federal prosecutor strikes back: Citing danger of Harkrider, including alleging Harkrider called Mike Pence "treasonous" and a "pedophile"
BOOM: Judge says "active political disputes" and the protest by GOP Members of Congress outside DC jail yesterday add "concerns" for court
Judge: "I'm not anxious to change a lot of his conditions"
Yet..... location monitoring is being eased by judge. No more ankle bracelet!

Judge cited concern about "embarrassment" factor among others

Judge said, "Mr. Harkrider, you're getting an opportunity"

Feds acknowledge Harkrider has followed conditions.

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