Judge calls Roger Stone's actions "deliberate", apology rings hollow, release w/o modification poses

[MelissaB]

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ABJ: concerned that Stone used his platform to incite others who may feel less constrained, which poses a real risk that others with violent inclinations might be inflamed. Calls his actions "deliberate," and says he couldn't keep his story straight on the stand.

Judge ABJ says Stone's post had a "more sinister message." But notes that he "fully understands the power of words, and the power of symbols. And there's nothing ambiguous about crosshairs."

Judge ABJ: "It's the lawyers, not Mr. Stone, who were appalled. So thank you for the apology, but it rings quite hollow."

Judge ABJ says his release under the current set of conditions without modification does pose a danger to the others and/or the community.

Judge ABJ is modifying the gag order. "No Mr. Stone, I'm not giving you another chance. I have serious doubt whether you learned any lesson at all." He can no longer speak publicly about the investigation or case, but he can still fundraise and proclaim his innocence.

Judge ABJ makes it clear that this is his second chance. "This is not baseball. There will not be a third chance," she says. ABJ is clear that she will detain Stone ahead of trial if he violates the new gag order. And that's a wrap folks.

[bearsfootball516]

1. "Without modification"

Makes me believe they're going to institute a full gag order/no social media in lieu of jail time.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

5. For now.

"It's better to be infamous than not famous at all." --Roger Stone.

He won't be able to stand the lack of attention and act out.

And at that point he will be locked up.

[RandySF]

2. LOCK HIM UP

[MelissaB]

3. Update from different reporter

NOW: The judge is prohibiting Roger Stone from making any public statements about his case, the investigation, or any participants in the investigation. "Period." He will be allowed to solicit funds for his legal defense, and say he's innocent of the charges, but that's it.

If Stone violates this gag order, the judge says she will revoke his bond and detain him pending trial. Stone is getting a second chance, Jackson says, but this is not baseball — there will be no third chance

The hearing is over. Story coming shortly.

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[bullwinkle428]

4. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!

[Blue Owl]

6. "I have serious doubt whether you learned any lesson at all..."

You and me both, Judge ABJ...

[BigmanPigman]

7. The gag order is 40 years too late

in my opinion.

[gratuitous]

8. Roger Stone, go buy a lottery ticket

Because today is probably the luckiest day of your miserable life.