THREAD: The transcript of the FBI interrogation of US Capitol riot defendant Daniel Rodriguez says Rodriguez expected Civil War.
And a whole lot more ==>
Rodriguez is accused of using electroshock device against DC Police officer Michael Fanone
Per the FBI transcript, Rodriguez somehow argues he used a taser on Fanone to "protect" Fanone
Look ===>
Daniel Rodriguez told FBI agents the mob wanted tasers on the frontlines, per the interview transcript
Tasers were key to occupying the US Capitol ==>
Per transcript, when agents pressed Rodriguez further about the use of a taser against DC officer Fanone, Rodriguez said "I'm a piece of s****... I'm an a*****"
Rodriguez was a big follower of InfoWars... per transcript
Jan 6 defendant Daniel Rodriguez, who's accused
of tasing DC officer Michael Fanone, associated himself with the far-right 3%-ers group during FBI intervieww
Then said he learned about the 3%-ers from Infowars
FBI transcript says agents asked Rodriguez if he ever threatened to assassinate Joe Biden
Per transcript, Rodriguez responded " I said, Joe Biden's going to be President over my dead body, I remember. Yeah. I'm still alive, so I failed."
Near the end of the lengthy FBI interview, per transcript, Rodriguez has an epiphany ==>
Oh.... and agents asked Jan 6 defendant Daniel Rodriguez if he planted the pipe bombs ===>
Rodriguez seemed particularly upset.... that he was crying in front of FBI agents ===>
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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”
IN COURT JUST NOW: Justice Dept prosecutor tells judge that the Bureau of Prisons "confirmed there was an error" ... mistakenly releasing Jan 6 defendant Leo Kelly from its prison facility in Rochester, MN
Leo Kelly was sentenced to 30 months prison in August 2023, accused of breaching the Parliamentarian's office while amid the mob.. and of facing off against "an outnumbered line of officers"
Prosecutors say prison bureau "misread" or miscalucuated filing about Kelly prison term
Leo Kelly appeared for the court hearing by zoom.. and he's asked the court to allow him to remain free (on release conditions) pending a "re-sentencing hearing"
Prosecutors want Kelly remanded back to the Bureau of Prisons pending re-sentencing hearing