Hearing up now on Ryan Samsel, the man who first breached USCP line at the perimeter of Capitol grounds right before 1pm on January 6. DOJ announced two other defendants will be added to his 2-person case.
This is where Ray Epps is seen whispering in Samsel's ear before he acted
This is where Ray Epps is seen whispering in Samsel's ear before he acted
Judge is Tim Kelly, a Trump appointee. Samsel has been detained since his arrest on January 30. He has been assaulted at least twice in 2 different jails.
New indictment is under seal bc there is a 5th individual who hasn't been arrested yet so name is redacted.
New indictment is under seal bc there is a 5th individual who hasn't been arrested yet so name is redacted.
Samsel atty telling Kelly USMS still hasn't given Samsel's medical record to PA jail where he is detained. Also refuting DOJ adding defendants to Samsel's case since there is no conspiracy charge. 'Why not charge 725 people together?"
Samsel has no trial date.
Samsel has no trial date.
Samsel atty says new indictment reads differently than the other indictments he been operating under.
Hard to see this as anything other than DOJ delaying Samsel's trial, discovery to avoid disclosures about Ray Epps.
Kelly "appreciates" Speedy Trial issues.
Hard to see this as anything other than DOJ delaying Samsel's trial, discovery to avoid disclosures about Ray Epps.
Kelly "appreciates" Speedy Trial issues.
Downplays "gamesmanship" by DOJ, notes defense is not making that argument. Never mind its fricking obvious.
Kelly ONCE AGAIN will exclude time from Speedy Trial act. DOJ gamesmanship re new indictment pays off again. DOJ complaining about defense extensive discovery request
Kelly ONCE AGAIN will exclude time from Speedy Trial act. DOJ gamesmanship re new indictment pays off again. DOJ complaining about defense extensive discovery request
DOJ noting pandemic rules--chief judge cancelled all in person trials until 1/24. DOJ argues extensive discovery requests and Samsel's detention status (!) warrants more delays.
Kelly is "mindful" of speedy trial but says he has 3 good reasons why he will exclude more time
Kelly is "mindful" of speedy trial but says he has 3 good reasons why he will exclude more time
This has happened in other cases--DOJ adds defendants and new indictments even for detained defendants to delay trial dates and discovery obligations. Samsel atty notes DOJ evidence database still not accessible and no update available. Argues against excluding time.
BTW this is same DOJ requesting inmates released to home detention due to pandemic not return to jail.
Kelly claims he sympathetic to defense but sets next status hearing for January 27 to determine which judge will take the new case. Pandemic, new co-defendant, discovery.
Kelly claims he sympathetic to defense but sets next status hearing for January 27 to determine which judge will take the new case. Pandemic, new co-defendant, discovery.
LOL Kelly says DOJ working hard to produce requested discovery.
Samsel will stay in jail. He has no trial date.
Kelly is another gem of a Trump pick.
Samsel will stay in jail. He has no trial date.
Kelly is another gem of a Trump pick.
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