(04-23-2025 01:28 PM)shere khan Wrote: (04-23-2025 12:47 PM)Eldonabe Wrote: (04-23-2025 09:28 AM)tanqtonic Wrote: Not an opinion. Simple facts.
let me pose them to you. A simple yes/no for each line will suffice.
Did each J6er charged with one or more crimes have:
1. notice of what they are being charged with?
2. the ability to challenge the arrests and charges?
3. the ability to hear and challenge the evidence presented?
4. the ability to present their own evidence?
5. the ability to assert the right to quick trial, if they did not waive the statute?
6. the ability to have a right of trial by jury, if not waived?
7. the ability to be represented by counsel?
You are comparing US Citizens with ILLEGAL Immigrants. They are not the same. Why does the word ILLEGAL still seem to slip through all those cracks?
Idiocy
Thats all it is. Responding to dei dimestore lawyer is a waste of time.
3. the ability to hear and challenge the evidence presented?
The claim that every January 6 (J6) defendant had the full ability to challenge the evidence presented against them is not entirely accurate. Some defendants have alleged that they faced significant obstacles in accessing evidence and challenging the prosecution's case. For example, in one case, it was revealed that the government had not provided all body-worn camera footage to the defendants, and key evidence like the "1776 Returns/Winter Palace" document was later found to be fraudulent.
Additionally, there were instances where the government was accused of improper conduct, such as destroying evidence and pressuring witnesses, which could have hindered defendants' ability to mount a proper defense.
Moreover, the grand jury process, which is a critical part of the criminal justice system, typically operates under a veil of secrecy, and defendants do not have the right to be present during grand jury proceedings. This secrecy can limit the ability of defendants to challenge the evidence presented against them.
Therefore, while the legal framework provides mechanisms for challenging evidence, practical and procedural issues have sometimes impeded defendants' ability to fully exercise this right.
4. the ability to present their own evidence?
The claim that every January 6 defendant had full ability to present evidence to counter the government is not accurate. According to an internal email reviewed by POLITICO, Ed Martin, the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, likened the treatment of January 6 defendants to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, suggesting a lack of fair treatment.
Additionally, a coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a January 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.
This disappearance of evidence could hinder defendants' ability to present a full defense.