The detention hearing for Tim Boughner is finally set to begin at 2 p.m. It's been delayed multiple times over the past two weeks. The DOJ says Bougner confessed to assaulting police on January 6 and also to attempting to flee capture. Docs: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco… #CapitolRiot
Boughner's attorney says his client helps care for his disabled brother-in-law and his nieces and nephews. Also points out that other #CapitolRiot defendants accused of assaulting police have been given bond, even Robert Scott Palmer, who's now serving longest sentence yet.
"I'm sorry to say Mr. Boughner, I do believe detention is warranted in this case," Faruqui says, saying there's "clear and convincing evidence that you are a danger to the community."
Judge Faruqui also says there's compelling evidence that Boughner is a flight risk. He has no steady employment and hasn't for a long time. Has no fixed address.
"Upon arrest, he did confess to law enforcement that he was planning to leave again because he had a feeling they were coming for him," Judge Faruqui says.
Judge Faruqui says he did *not* factor in probation violations from years ago into his decision.
"In my mind, arguably all six factors come out against Mr. Boughner," Judge Faruqui says, referencing the six factors Chief Judge Howell previously laid out for detaining #CapitolRiot defendants.
Judge Faruqui says he was not convinced by the defense argument that Boughner's alleged assaults on police were "just 10 minutes." Points to evidence about statements before and after the #CapitolRiot about wanting to "stomp some a**" and bragging about spraying police.
"It's very clear that he was not there to peacefully protest. He wanted to stop Joe Biden from becoming president," Judge Faruqui says.
Judge Faruqui notes that Tim Boughner posted "Might even get lucky and stomp some a***. LMAO." He then explains that LMAO stands for "Laughing My Ass Out loud" which... is pretty close. That's pretty close. You gotta give it to him.
Judge Faruqui says there's no evidence of any remorse in Boughner's post-January 6 statements: "He indicates that his life hasn't been the same, not in a negative context, but that this was something that was amazing."
Tim Boughner's next status hearing is set for February 10 at 1 p.m.
MORE: Tim Levon Boughner wrote on Facebook he was going to DC on January 6 "to make sure Biden's [sic] doesn't become president." Now he'll await trial on multiple felony #CapitolRiot charges behind bars. wusa9.com/article/news/n… @wusa9 @EricFlackTV

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