In superseding indictment, feds allege group of Jan 6 defendants *conspired* as early as December 2020.... including to "stop the steal and stand behind Trump when he decides to cross the rubicon"
Feds say one of the accused "Solicited his Facebook community for donations from other “patriots” asking them for financial support in exchange for a “personal thank you video shot on location in Washington, D.C."
Ronald Sandlin and Nathan DeGrave have pleaded NOT GUILTY to charges
Feds allege the pair and a 3rd defendant (who's pleaded guilty in earlier case) traveled together to DC in rental car w/ guns, ammo, walkie talkies, taser, knives, mace, paramliitary gear
Feds allege the group recorded a video at a Maryland motel early on Jan 6.. discussing whether to carry guns into DC
In later video, Sandlin allegedly said "freedom is paid for with blood"... "there is going to be violence"
In court filing, prosecutors allege Degrave said, "If sh** goes down, if Pence does what we think he is going to do. Then we are here to defend this city, defend any city in this country"
Feds say video shows defendant saying "It's Dr. Death in the building and it's about to go down" ..... while another yelled "breach the building" "f*** the GOP"
Feds allege the group was searching and headed for the Senate chamber
The superseding indictment details alleged assaults once they confronted police ...
Eventually one defendant sat in Pence's chair, while another shouted for mob to take papers, per feds
!! And ... then there's this:
Feds say one defendant stopped to live stream himself smoking marijuana...
While another allegedly posted to Facebook claim he was sitting in Pelosi's chair ....... even though he'd been near the US Senate
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In a 52-page sentencing memo submitted to a federal judge, former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has asked a judge for leniency at sentencing. Menendez’s filing specifically asks that “the Court should impose a sentence that relies heavily on alternatives to incarceration
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In perhaps the most striking passage in this submission, Menendez’s attorneys argue: “Senator Menendez is not the typical defendant. His public office and the accompanying attention it draws distinguish him. And of course the charges of conviction in this case arise from his position, and the actions he took as a United States Senator, a position he resigned in worldwide disgrace after his conviction.”
Attorneys for Menendez, who was convicted at trial of federal corruption charges, also argue, “Senator Menendez—Bob as he is known by his family, friends, constituents, colleagues, and foreign dignitaries—is atypical in ways that extend far beyond the evidence presented at trial. He has lived an extraordinarily good life. One marked by great challenges— his father’s suicide, poverty, and forging a role for Latinos in local and national politics—and distinguished by deep devotion to his personal and religious ideal of service.”
NEW: Jan 6 defendant Jay Johnston, former "Bob's Burgers" actor, asks for leniency at sentencing Monday
Defense says feds "persistently overstated Johnston’s participation at the Capitol..because he is an acclaimed Hollywood actor. government is using his status to make a point to the public"
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MORE: Some interesting phrasing in Jan 6 defendant Jay Johnston's defense memo to court
"..Amid the chaos, Mr. Johnston soon found himself by the Tunnel leading into the Capitol Building on the Lower West Terrace.."
Defense: "Mr. Johnston found great success in Hollywood as an actor, writer, and producer including accolades for his role as the voice actor for Jimmy Pesto, Sr. in the animated series 'Bob’s Burgers' and as Officer Taylor in 'Arrested Development"
NOTE One of the plaintiffs, Yusef Salaam, attended the Sept 10 debate venue in-person The suit alleges Salaam and Trump had this exchange after the debate
ALERT: Judge Tanya Chutkan has just allowed the unsealing of approx. 1900 pages of Jack Smith records in the Trump 2020 election conspiracy case.
Heavy, heavy redactions. Lots to go through.
But note that the records include Mike Pence's announcement on Jan 6, 2021 that he would not overturn results
The first batch (720+) pages includes heavy redactions, but also has transcripts of depositions/interviews between Trump aides/allies and the House Jan 6 Select Committee.. including questions about the "substitute" batches of electoral votes
NOW: Justice Dept asks for 27 months prison in Jan 6 case of Dana Bell, arguing “history cannot repeat itself” after the 2024 elections. Prosecutor tells judge “deterrence” is critical
Bell is accused being “agitated, angry & violent” as she accosted police & media on Jan 6
Prosecutor argues Bell engaged in “prolonged, abusive and violent” behavior. Prosecutor says Bell grabbed police officer’s baton, as police tried to clear mob away after Ashli Babbitt was shot
Prosecutor says Bell uncorked a “verbal barrage” toward officer Jeff Smith, who died days later by suicide
Prosecutor says Bell is heard telling Smith “get a real job”, “no one supports you”