D.C. District Court Judge Trevor McFadden today delivered a major blow to the Justice Department’s aggressive prosecution of January 6 protesters. Following a bench trial this week for Matthew Martin, a New Mexico man charged with the most common misdemeanors related to the Capitol protest, McFadden found Martin not guilty on all counts. It is the first acquittal in a January 6 case; nearly 800 Americans have been arrested and charged, mostly on petty offenses, for their involvement in the four-hour disturbance that day.

Martin was arrested a year ago on four counts: entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly conduct in a restricted building, violent entry, and parading in the Capitol building. Prosecutors confirmed he was in the building for roughly 10 minutes.

He pleaded not guilty and opted for a bench trial before McFadden, a Trump appointee. Taking the stand in his own defense, Martin said he was “waved” into the building by Capitol police. According to BuzzFeed’s Zoe Tillman, who is covering the in-person trials in Washington, an official for the U.S. Capitol Police testified that police “were so vastly outnumbered and couldn’t stop people [and] all they could do was observe [and] try to make sure no one got hurt.”

Calling Martin’s conduct “minimal and non-serious,” McFadden found it “plausible” that Martin was allowed into the building and did not realize the grounds were off-limits to the public.

McFadden’s ruling could impact pending cases and plea offers since a government witness confirmed for the first time under oath that police stood by as people entered the Capitol. The next trial for a January 6 defendant facing the same charges is scheduled for April 13 when Russell Dean Alford will appear before Judge Tanya Chutkan, an Obama appointee.

In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

Should we tell Tom, Scorpius, Gamenole and David St. to buckle up? The rest of the ride could get kind of bumpy.

(04-06-2022 06:45 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  Should we tell Tom, Scorpius, Gamenole and David St. to buckle up?

I’ll tell him.

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

This is poetic justice. Too bad he can't sue someone, or can he?

How will they get back all that time that they were illegally incarcerated? They should sue the DOJ, but that means it will come from the money I "willfully" gave the government. I'm kidding, I did it because, well, I had to. LOL

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

Lol well done, it does go both ways doesn't it! I think the judge made a bad decision here, but of course my opinion is irrelevant. The man was acquitted and can't be tried again for these offenses, so enjoy your victory!

(04-06-2022 07:56 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

Lol well done, it does go both ways doesn't it! I think the judge made a bad decision here, but of course my opinion is irrelevant. The man was acquitted and can't be tried again for these offenses, so enjoy your victory!

You seem to take this or try to make it personal....

This was not my victory or anyone posting on this boards victory. This was a victory for our rights and the rule of law being upheld over POLITICS. Of course you would disagree with that, because most of your kind can't separate the two

(04-06-2022 07:56 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

Lol well done, it does go both ways doesn't it! I think the judge made a bad decision here, but of course my opinion is irrelevant. The man was acquitted and can't be tried again for these offenses, so enjoy your victory!

Bad decision? We have videos of officers allowing people in; holding the doors even to allow them in and taking selfies.

(04-06-2022 08:36 PM)WKUYG Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 07:56 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

Lol well done, it does go both ways doesn't it! I think the judge made a bad decision here, but of course my opinion is irrelevant. The man was acquitted and can't be tried again for these offenses, so enjoy your victory!

You seem to take this or try to make it personal....

This was not my victory or anyone posting on this boards victory. This was a victory for our rights and the rule of law being upheld over POLITICS. Of course you would disagree with that, because most of your kind can't separate the two

No, it certainly isn't a personal victory or loss for any of us. But I've gleefully posted as rioters are convicted and a line I frequently use was invoked, so I was attempting to cheerfully acknowledge this one went the other way and that some people (probably most of the people on this board) are happy about that. I completely disagree with you that this case was a victory for our rights or the rule of law, but we don't need to be disagreeable just because we disagree.

(04-06-2022 08:52 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 08:36 PM)WKUYG Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 07:56 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

Lol well done, it does go both ways doesn't it! I think the judge made a bad decision here, but of course my opinion is irrelevant. The man was acquitted and can't be tried again for these offenses, so enjoy your victory!

You seem to take this or try to make it personal....

This was not my victory or anyone posting on this boards victory. This was a victory for our rights and the rule of law being upheld over POLITICS. Of course you would disagree with that, because most of your kind can't separate the two

No, it certainly isn't a personal victory or loss for any of us. But I've gleefully posted as rioters are convicted and a line I frequently use was invoked, so I was attempting to cheerfully acknowledge this one went the other way and that some people (probably most of the people on this board) are happy about that. I completely disagree with you that this case was a victory for our rights or the rule of law, but we don't need to be disagreeable just because we disagree.

He was invited into the Capitol by a guard and went in and he has been in jail for who knows how many months. He didn't break any law, so he was acquired, but his life has been ruined. You're right, justice is not served. Government employees within the DOJ need to be civilly harmed for what they done.

(04-06-2022 07:08 PM)Cardiff Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 06:45 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  Should we tell Tom, Scorpius, Gamenole and David St. to buckle up?

I’ll tell him.

I see what you did there

(04-06-2022 07:56 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

Lol well done, it does go both ways doesn't it! I think the judge made a bad decision here, but of course my opinion is irrelevant. The man was acquitted and can't be tried again for these offenses, so enjoy your victory!

Go fuq yourself. This isn't some video game you play in your moms basement. This is a witch hunt, people and their families have suffered egregiously over this and you treat it like it's some contest. What a prick.

(04-06-2022 10:28 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 07:56 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

Lol well done, it does go both ways doesn't it! I think the judge made a bad decision here, but of course my opinion is irrelevant. The man was acquitted and can't be tried again for these offenses, so enjoy your victory!

Go fuq yourself. This isn't some video game you play in your moms basement. This is a witch hunt, people and their families have suffered egregiously over this and you treat it like it's some contest. What a prick.

Agreed completely. The time period of confinement prior to jurisdiction is wrong. I hope this gentleman sues the ever loving **** out of the government, as his life has been ruined. Compare and contrast to the Antifa and BLM scum that destroyed inner city business that were detained far less and adjudicated much quicker. Double standards suck, and those that support them swallow.

(04-06-2022 07:30 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  This is poetic justice. Too bad he can't sue someone, or can he?

Real question is “Can they”?

What a load of bullspit. We all saw what actually took place.

The anqueefa larpers with their cans of soup and frozen water bottles were far more aggressive and dangerous during their months long sieges.

These guys were carrying American flags for the most part.

Nonsense

(04-06-2022 07:46 PM)olliebaba Wrote:  How will they get back all that time that they were illegally incarcerated? They should sue the DOJ, but that means it will come from the money I "willfully" gave the government. I'm kidding, I did it because, well, I had to. LOL

(04-06-2022 08:57 PM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 08:52 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 08:36 PM)WKUYG Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 07:56 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

Lol well done, it does go both ways doesn't it! I think the judge made a bad decision here, but of course my opinion is irrelevant. The man was acquitted and can't be tried again for these offenses, so enjoy your victory!

You seem to take this or try to make it personal....

This was not my victory or anyone posting on this boards victory. This was a victory for our rights and the rule of law being upheld over POLITICS. Of course you would disagree with that, because most of your kind can't separate the two

No, it certainly isn't a personal victory or loss for any of us. But I've gleefully posted as rioters are convicted and a line I frequently use was invoked, so I was attempting to cheerfully acknowledge this one went the other way and that some people (probably most of the people on this board) are happy about that. I completely disagree with you that this case was a victory for our rights or the rule of law, but we don't need to be disagreeable just because we disagree.

He was invited into the Capitol by a guard and went in and he has been in jail for who knows how many months. He didn't break any law, so he was acquired, but his life has been ruined. You're right, justice is not served. Government employees within the DOJ need to be civilly harmed for what they done.

(04-06-2022 10:36 PM)ODUsmitty Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 10:28 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 07:56 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

Lol well done, it does go both ways doesn't it! I think the judge made a bad decision here, but of course my opinion is irrelevant. The man was acquitted and can't be tried again for these offenses, so enjoy your victory!

Go fuq yourself. This isn't some video game you play in your moms basement. This is a witch hunt, people and their families have suffered egregiously over this and you treat it like it's some contest. What a prick.

Agreed completely. The time period of confinement prior to jurisdiction is wrong. I hope this gentleman sues the ever loving **** out of the government, as his life has been ruined. Compare and contrast to the Antifa and BLM scum that destroyed inner city business that were detained far less and adjudicated much quicker. Double standards suck, and those that support them swallow.

Lol at all the over the top hysterics in this thread.

Do you guys honestly believe this dude has been sitting in jail for the last year plus on these misdemeanor charges? He hasn’t. He was arrested and released until his trial, just like the majority of the people charged on January 6th.

There is a reason the MTG/Gossar psycho wing of the party are the only ones pushing this political prisoner crap narrative.

Ashli Babbit was murdered

(04-07-2022 05:34 AM)HappyAppy Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 07:46 PM)olliebaba Wrote:  How will they get back all that time that they were illegally incarcerated? They should sue the DOJ, but that means it will come from the money I "willfully" gave the government. I'm kidding, I did it because, well, I had to. LOL

(04-06-2022 08:57 PM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 08:52 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 08:36 PM)WKUYG Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 07:56 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  Lol well done, it does go both ways doesn't it! I think the judge made a bad decision here, but of course my opinion is irrelevant. The man was acquitted and can't be tried again for these offenses, so enjoy your victory!

You seem to take this or try to make it personal....

This was not my victory or anyone posting on this boards victory. This was a victory for our rights and the rule of law being upheld over POLITICS. Of course you would disagree with that, because most of your kind can't separate the two

No, it certainly isn't a personal victory or loss for any of us. But I've gleefully posted as rioters are convicted and a line I frequently use was invoked, so I was attempting to cheerfully acknowledge this one went the other way and that some people (probably most of the people on this board) are happy about that. I completely disagree with you that this case was a victory for our rights or the rule of law, but we don't need to be disagreeable just because we disagree.

He was invited into the Capitol by a guard and went in and he has been in jail for who knows how many months. He didn't break any law, so he was acquired, but his life has been ruined. You're right, justice is not served. Government employees within the DOJ need to be civilly harmed for what they done.

(04-06-2022 10:36 PM)ODUsmitty Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 10:28 PM)TigerBlue4Ever Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 07:56 PM)Gamenole Wrote:  

(04-06-2022 06:15 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  In the words of a fellow poster: Good News!

Lol well done, it does go both ways doesn't it! I think the judge made a bad decision here, but of course my opinion is irrelevant. The man was acquitted and can't be tried again for these offenses, so enjoy your victory!

Go fuq yourself. This isn't some video game you play in your moms basement. This is a witch hunt, people and their families have suffered egregiously over this and you treat it like it's some contest. What a prick.

Agreed completely. The time period of confinement prior to jurisdiction is wrong. I hope this gentleman sues the ever loving **** out of the government, as his life has been ruined. Compare and contrast to the Antifa and BLM scum that destroyed inner city business that were detained far less and adjudicated much quicker. Double standards suck, and those that support them swallow.

Lol at all the over the top hysterics in this thread.

Do you guys honestly believe this dude has been sitting in jail for the last year plus on these misdemeanor charges? He hasn’t. He was arrested and released until his trial, just like the majority of the people charged on January 6th.

There is a reason the MTG/Gossar psycho wing of the party are the only ones pushing this political prisoner crap narrative.

Do you guys actually believe this was an insurrection is the more pertinent question. The answer is yes by the way, you do.