Judge erupts at Jan. 6 defendant who refused mask: 'You don't make the rules'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

A federal judge on Friday told off a Capitol riot defendant who refused to wear a mask during his hearing, telling the defendant "You don't make the rules."

The confrontation took place during a hearing for defendant Daniel Goodwyn, according The Washington Post. He pleaded not guilty in April to five charges in connection with the Jan. 6 riot.

According to court records, prosecutors were trying to revoke Goodwyn's pretrial release over his behavior, including repeatedly flouting orders to wear a mask.

During Friday's hearing, Goodwyn's attorney, Daniel Hull, explained to Judge Reggie Walton that Goodwyn had autism, which makes it harder for him to wear masks, the Post reported.

But when asked why he wouldn't wear one, Goodwyn simply said "it stresses me out," adding "I believe I would not cause someone to die by not wearing a mask."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/judge-erupts-at-jan-6-defendant-who-refused-mask-you-dont-make-the-rules/ar-AAMLvQc

[Heartstrings]

1. I call bs!

I know a 3 year old in the autism spectrum who wears a mask when he’s out in public.

This guy’s just a covidiot maskhole…..not to mention a seditionist.

[demigoddess]

5. my daughter has an IQ of less than 10 and wears a mask quite nicely

because she sees other people doing it. Autism is not a reason, it is an excuse.

[Staph]

6. There's an eight-year-old in my acquaintance,

who is barely verbal and partly potty-trained, but he can wear a mask.

This dude is a liar.

[Deacon Blue]

2. Add a Contempt Charge...

…what a POS.

[Beachnutt]

3. He took his lil verbal warning and went back to

his comfortable home...

[rurallib]

4. Be careful Judge Walton. Goodwin could be the next AG when Trump

is back in office in 2 weeks (Friday the 13th)

[Takket]

7. so hog tie the fucker

and then wrap his face up with 20 masks and let him sit there hog tied on the floor for the hearing. I have HAD IT with these people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tree Lady]

8. My grandson with Aspergers wears one constantly

He is the most careful of the family, and he paces constantly.