The California man arrested for allegedly bringing a machete and knives in his swastika-strewn truck near the DNC has an initial court appearance scheduled to begin soon.
ICYMI, from yesterday at @lawcrimenews. lawandcrime.com/high-profile/u…
ICYMI, from yesterday at @lawcrimenews. lawandcrime.com/high-profile/u…
Judge reiterates terms of remote access:
No audio or video rebroadcasting—or screenshots.
No audio or video rebroadcasting—or screenshots.
Court papers do not yet appear to be available on the public docket.
Note about arraignment court:
It is common for several cases to be heard before the one that attracts national media coverage.
This is a case in D.C. Superior Court.
It is common for several cases to be heard before the one that attracts national media coverage.
This is a case in D.C. Superior Court.
Donald Craighead's case appears to be up now.
His lawyer waives a public reading of the charges, pleads not guilty on his behalf and requests his release.
The govt requests a hold and stay-away order for various locations around Washington, D.C., including the US Capitol.
His lawyer waives a public reading of the charges, pleads not guilty on his behalf and requests his release.
The govt requests a hold and stay-away order for various locations around Washington, D.C., including the US Capitol.
Craighead's lawyer says: "Here, this is an allegation of a [possession]-only."
"Most of his history, with the exception one is instance, is not dangerous," she says.
"Most of his history, with the exception one is instance, is not dangerous," she says.
Judge: "There is a prior assault charge that involved a weapon" about a year ago.
He orders Craighead to be held without bond.
He orders Craighead to be held without bond.
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
