I get asked this a lot. I’m not an attorney so I’ll try to answer based on all the hearings I’ve covered.
Despite the fact there are ~660 Jan 6 defendants, most charged individually, DC District Court (and Circuit for that matter) handling every case as one huge prosecution. 1/
Despite the fact there are ~660 Jan 6 defendants, most charged individually, DC District Court (and Circuit for that matter) handling every case as one huge prosecution. 1/
https://twitter.com/fakekcstar/status/1458174562441519107
DOJ keeps delaying discovery, evidence-sharing platforms bc video/ documentary trove is so massive. DOJ now telling defendants most discovery won’t be accessible until January 2022.
I have no idea how this is legal or constitutional.
Take Ryan Samsel for example 2/
I have no idea how this is legal or constitutional.
Take Ryan Samsel for example 2/
Arrested 1/30. Defense still awaiting all discovery from DOJ. Ans judges keep going along with DOJs excuses why all evidence, including exculpatory, isn’t fully available.
As one judge said, DOJ charged first, gathered evidence later. “That’s not how this works.”
Ya, it does 3/
As one judge said, DOJ charged first, gathered evidence later. “That’s not how this works.”
Ya, it does 3/
But bc these judges share DOJ outrage and personal umbrage over January 6, they’re doing whatever government wants. This includes incarcerating J6 defendants for over a year awaiting all evidence and even a trial date.
Pretty sickening.
Pretty sickening.
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