Jan 6 defendant Brian Mock has filed handwritten motion from jail, seeking dismissal of charges. Mock is charged w/ assaulting police & serving as his own defense lawyer
In motion, he alleges "dereliction of duty" & "insubordination" of Capitol Police ..... and more
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Mock then directs blame at police leadership, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Pentagon
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Mock then accuses politicians, the media, police and the Justice Dept of perpetuating a "false narrative" of Jan 6... he then uses the phrase "peaceful protest"
Later in his 43-page filing, Mock argues people in the crowd were outgunned. He says they were armed w/ "Flagpoles" and "civilian issued pepper spray"
And he argues police "unleashed" an "arsenal"
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Mock alleges he was the victim of brutality and was not a threat.
Then claims his civil rights are being violated "because of two pushes with his bare hands"
He's charged w/ assaulting police
At recent court hearing, Mock interjected several times to call himself a "political prisoner"
Prosecutors argued Mock has criminal past.... and prior case in which he allegedly put a gun to the heads of children
This is video used as court exhibit by feds in Mock's Jan 6 case
He's back in court December 16
We'll see how the judge reacts to this 43 page handwritten motion criticizing police and alleging brutality against the Jan 6 mob....
Mock has pleaded not guilty.
In the new motion he also criticizes his prior defense attorney
(I'm thinking if he still had a defense attorney.... said attorney might've advised against the 43-page handwritten motion)
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Sentencing at 3pm in Jan 6 case of Rasha Abual of New Jersey
Prosecutors will show this exhibit (a Facebook post in which Abual allegedly references CIVIL WAR IS COMING) ===>
Abual’s defense lawyer began argument for leniency saying: My client didn’t want to start a Civil War or be part of a Civil War.
Well this is a first. Among the statements seeking leniency, defense says Abual has been stressed and grinding her teeth … and had to go see a dentist.
STANDBY: Court appearance begins shortly for Jan 6 defendant Bigo Barnett.. who's accused of putting feet on desk in Speaker of the House's office, leaving vulgar note, stealing mail
I interviewed Barnett recently ===>
Prosecutors are updating judge on case. They're running through the complications they face in many Jan 6 cases... there's an avalanche of evidence to prepare for court & defense. Unprecedented amount of evidence... feds hope to be ready with it by end of 2021
Feds want another 60 days to prepare this case
The goalposts keep moving in Jan 6 prosecutions. The feds just can't seem to get atop the mountain of evidence
STANDBY: Sentencing begins in moments in US Capitol breach case of Frank Scavo of Scranton
Unlawful picketing guilty plea
Feds say Scavo recorded video on Jan 6, "Stormed the f**ing Capitol of the f**ing United States at 58 years old. What the f** is wrong with America?"
Feds are seeking 14 days in jail for Scavo
Prosecutor opens up saying, "The attack on the riot that day was a singularly shameful event in our nation's history. What happened was repugnant to our public"
Prosecutor: "He knew a riot was occurring.... before he entered"
Chansley: "I was wrong for entering the Capitol. I have no excuse. No excuses whatsoever. My behavior was indefensible. Number two: I may be guilty of this crime. But I'm not a dangerous criminal.. I'm not an Insurrectionist.. I'm a good man who broke the law"
Chansley: "I'm nothing like these criminals I've been incarcerated with"
Chansley says he told the FBI everything.. because he's a "man of truth"
Chansley says he helped prosecutors and took the plea deal.