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In reply to the discussion: So, who invited the J6er to the Capitol today? [View all]ancianita
(43,308 posts)32. Who in the House invited him is a good question. Whether his probation officer was asked/told is another question.
One of the Democrats should investigate both. And notify Judge McFadden who issued his sentence.
FBI field offices near Schenectady should check with his probation officer.
He's got a history of scoffing at the law. Apparently, his supervision ended or failed.
Fellows was initially granted pretrial release but had his bond revoked after multiple violations, including calling the mother of his probation officer. His defiant behavior continued following his rearrest. Fellows fired multiple attorneys and ultimately chose to represent himself including during a disastrous bond review hearing in which he appeared to admit to illegally attempting to get judges removed from cases in D.C. and New York. In addition to his conviction at trial, Fellows was also found in criminal contempt of court for repeated outbursts, including calling the proceeding a kangaroo court and a nazi court.
Federal prosecutors sought a top-of-the-guidelines sentence o 37 months in prison describing him as a cheerleader for violent rioters and saying he could be expected to be back at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2025, if his preferred candidate again doesnt win.
At his sentencing hearing Thursday, U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden agreed. McFadden, a former deputy assistant attorney general who was nominated to the federal bench by former President Donald Trump in 2017, said in all his years in law he had never seen a defendant as contemptuous as Fellows.You have repeatedly made a mockery of these proceedings, McFadden said, noting Fellows had shown the height of contempt for all three branches of government and had flagrantly lied on the stand at trial. McFadden also pushed back against Fellows belief that he was the victim of a grand conspiracy against him.
It is, rather, your defiance of any and every attempt to try to get your actions to conform to what the law requires that has gotten you to this point, McFadden said, adding in exasperation a short time later, Its time for you to grow up!
Fellows will receive credit for approximately 32 months already spent in detention but will have to serve an additional five months behind bars for criminal contempt after the time from his Jan. 6 sentence is completed. McFadden ordered Fellows to spend three years under supervision following his release.
Federal prosecutors sought a top-of-the-guidelines sentence o 37 months in prison describing him as a cheerleader for violent rioters and saying he could be expected to be back at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2025, if his preferred candidate again doesnt win.
At his sentencing hearing Thursday, U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden agreed. McFadden, a former deputy assistant attorney general who was nominated to the federal bench by former President Donald Trump in 2017, said in all his years in law he had never seen a defendant as contemptuous as Fellows.You have repeatedly made a mockery of these proceedings, McFadden said, noting Fellows had shown the height of contempt for all three branches of government and had flagrantly lied on the stand at trial. McFadden also pushed back against Fellows belief that he was the victim of a grand conspiracy against him.
It is, rather, your defiance of any and every attempt to try to get your actions to conform to what the law requires that has gotten you to this point, McFadden said, adding in exasperation a short time later, Its time for you to grow up!
Fellows will receive credit for approximately 32 months already spent in detention but will have to serve an additional five months behind bars for criminal contempt after the time from his Jan. 6 sentence is completed. McFadden ordered Fellows to spend three years under supervision following his release.
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/national/capitol-riots/its-time-for-you-to-grow-up-judge-sentences-ny-chimney-repairman-to-3-years-in-prison-for-role-in-capitol-riot-brandon-fellows/65-605c9753-4d44-4e7f-93ad-61009e814229
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All good questions, particularly the one about his seating behind the good doctor.
EarnestPutz
Jun 2024
#1
Of course, but WHO facilitated a violent felon to get into a secured area?
Think. Again.
Jun 2024
#4
she needs to encourage republicans to return their donations from Eli Lilly
Captain Zero
Jun 2024
#79
Send that fucker back to prison for the rest of his fucking life. I hate these short-sentence already-out maggots.
NBachers
Jun 2024
#30
Who in the House invited him is a good question. Whether his probation officer was asked/told is another question.
ancianita
Jun 2024
#32
They could be implicated in the guy's breaking his probation. And dare the FBI to do anything about it, say, under
ancianita
Jun 2024
#37
It's not that simple. He's not dumb. He's a menace to society and the rule of law. This has to be dealt with,
ancianita
Jun 2024
#43
Also directly over Fauci's shoulder was QAnon/Mike Flynn goon Ivan Raiklin.
Snarkoleptic
Jun 2024
#64
Good question. We need an investigation into who placed these two security threats there. nt
SunSeeker
Jun 2024
#68
He could be sent back to prison for this! I don't know what rule he broke but I hope he goes
Maraya1969
Jun 2024
#71