Thread by @MacFarlaneNews

STANDBY: Hearing is beginning in case of accused Jan 6 conspirator & Proud Boy Zachary Rehl, who's been seeking to get released from jail until trial

Feds allege Rehl was a "leader" and "organizer" and texted "CIVIL WAR" started on Jan 6

Defense begins by arguing lack of evidence showing “Rehl” was a leader. Judge interjects, “isn’t it fair to characterize the accusations of (indictment) are showing leadership?”

Defense argues it won’t be possible for Rehl to “impede the electoral college again”…. Trying to make the case that Rehl is not a danger if released from pretrial detention

Prosecutor says there's nothing "new" or "material" being presented by defense to warrant releasing Rehl

"No legal basis to disturb the decision" from months ago to hold Rehl in jail until trial

In court motion, prosecutor says "In a private message to co-conspirators on the day after the attack, the defendant declared, “I’m proud as f*** what we accomplished yesterday"

In court filing to hold Rehl in jail, feds also allege:
"In public messages, he celebrated the attack, stating, THIS is what patriotism looks like, and he condemned the (police) who sought to defend the Capitol and those inside, stating, “They deserve to be tarred and feathered"

Feds also allege Rehl sent this message on Jan 7:

"Trump basically conceded. We lost our country, we shoulda held the capital" .. and “Once Pence turned his back he was f***ed..."

So... the jail has a one-hour limit on time it provides inmates for virtual court appearances.. so they're going to have to wrap up this hearing. Judge warns attorneys & Rehl that COVID is still limiting courthouse operations.. and jury trials are still a long ways off

Judge won't be issuing order today. Rehl's co-defendants (other accused Proud Boys) are back in court tomorrow before the same judge. Likely to talk more about possible trial dates

Zachary Rehl, who allegedly texted "CIVIL WAR STARTED" on Jan 6, 2021 .... remains in jail