Feds arrest third Michigan resident in Capitol riot probe

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James Allen Mels, 56, posted selfies after entering the Capitol and told investigators he traveled to Washington, D.C., with 11 other "like minded Patriots" because "he believed the 2020 presidential election to have been fraudulently decided," according to a federal court filing.

The sheet metal worker was released on $10,000 unsecured bond following an initial appearance in federal court in Detroit. He is the third person from Michigan charged with a federal crime in connection with the Capitol riot. His case is in the process of being transferred to Washington, D.C.

A handcuffed and shackled Mels was dressed in a dark hoodie and gray shirt during the court hearing. He appeared confused and stared at the defense table before saying, at one point, "I really don’t understand a whole lot of this."

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2021/02/11/feds-arrest-third-michigan-resident-capitol-riot-probe/6720584002/

[iemitsu]

1. Remember that smile.

It's not a friendly one it's a crazy one.

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2. That vile POS should never have gotten bail. From the Detroit News article:

Mels drew attention after Trump was elected in November 2016. A photo was posted on Mels’ Facebook page of President Barack Obama hanging from a noose, according to the Motor City Muckraker website.

So he's "a man of solid faith," my ass.

[lagomorph777]

3. If his case is transferred to DC, can he also be transferred to DC?

[jpak]

4. Again

They are ALL fucking stupid

Yup

[keithsw]

5. " I really don't understand a whole lot of this "

Well, I'm shocked this guy is so fucking stupid - Said no one ever

[world wide wally]

6. He bears a striking resemblance to Sadam Hussein

[Rustyeye77]

7. That guy looks pretty whacked out.

He”ll be ok in 20 years.