Listening to hearing for Ryan Samsel. He was seen in a red cap confronting police officers on January 6. Judge says Samsel is in a Virginia health care facility. He's been incarcerated since January, arrested and charged with attacking law enforcement. justice.gov/opa/page/file/…
Samsel reportedly was beaten severely by DC prison guards in March. foxnews.com/us/capitol-sus…
Judge Mehta talking about need for surgery. Samsel has expressed concern about having surgery in jail. (He's at UVA hospital.) He had 3 medical appointments today. Unclear whether Samsel will need surgery yet, physicians waiting for report.
He's getting care for vascular issues, Mehta confirmed. "He doesn't want to lose the use of his arm."
More on his reported injuries here.
washingtonpost.com/local/public-s…
More on his reported injuries here.
washingtonpost.com/local/public-s…
Seven months later, there is no formal indictment against Samsel.
Government now says they'll have an indictment by August 15.
Government now says they'll have an indictment by August 15.
DOJ will go to grand jury on August 14 on Samsel case and indict on August 17.
He's been in jail since arrest in January.
He's been in jail since arrest in January.
"Samsel is to undergo a major surgery and is concerned about his recovery where he is currently housed. Samsel is detained and locked down for 24 hours a day. While on lockdown, it is common for Samsel to not have
contact with a corrections officer for several hours."
contact with a corrections officer for several hours."
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