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.
Defense argues a jail sentence would “tear (Abual’s) family apart”
Abual is speaking now, asking for leniency. “The only time I registered to vote was 2020, because I want law and order”
Abual says she wanted “a free and fair election. I never meant to cause harm”
Abual says police did not turn her away or give her a sign she shouldn’t be in Capitol.

(Amid a riot)
She says she really wanted to see the “beautiful Capitol” for the first time.
Abual: “There were thousands ahead of me. And thousands behind me”

“I only took a couple of steps”
Abual said she didn’t know she broke a law until agents came to arrest her. She says she couldn’t even hurt a bug… and wouldn’t try to take over the country
Abual: “Your honor, please don’t separate me from my kids”… says she’s willing to pay any amount
Judge will take break before issuing sentence in this case.
Sentence: Two months home detention and 36 months probation. Lower end

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I interviewed Barnett recently ===>
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Feds want another 60 days to prepare this case

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23 Nov
NEW: Jan 6 defendant Joe Hutchinson has asked court for permission to travel to Florida for Thanksgiving for "celebration" w/ family

Noting this request, because Hutchinson is accused of assaulting police w/ co-defendant Jonathan Pollock on Jan 6 & Pollock is still a wanted man
In fact, Joe Hutchinson is specifically seeking permission to travel to Lakeland, Florida for Thanksgiving celebration

That's where fugitive (and co-defendant) Jonathan Pollock had resided

Note this FBI video:
Hutchinson is on home detention.

Feds are expressing concern about Hutchinson returning to area where co-defendants reside(d)

Judge is hearing arguments on this right now
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22 Nov
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

(THREAD)
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"
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22 Nov
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"
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Court appearance in 20 minutes in the high-level case of Brian Mock of Minnesota, who's accused of assault on police on Jan 6

(Body worn camera is a court exhibit released by US Justice Dept)
Mock is appearing virtually from the DC jail, where he's been serving time in pretrial detention

Per my most recent count, 41 of the Jan 6 defendants are in the DC jail
Brian Mock is defending himself in his case

Standby. Let's see how he handles this status hearing in his case
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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.
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