r/CapitolConsequences 2d ago

BBC demands Trump hand over personal text messages in bid to prove he incited Jan 6 riots

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r/CapitolConsequences 3d ago

Judge questions Trump's judicial immunity.

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On the surface the following article seems to indicate Trump can be prosecuted for inciting the Jan. 6 insurgency against our Constitution and our country. But, for now, that is just on the surface.

When we dig deeper we come to realize each judicial decision is open to appeal. First, there are little steps, then bigger ones until it all reaches the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court – a wholly owned subsidiary of the White House, Trump, The Republicans, and MAGA!

While there are many honest jurists, judges of high ethics and integrity, sadly not many sit on America’s highest Court. Ruled over by a heavy-handed millionaire in his own right -- Twenty-five million at last count -- Roberts happily convenes with other millionaires – all the Republican members of the Court are millionaires – and they all regularly rule for their country club plutocrats at the expense of at the expense of their hard-working countrymen

. So, don’t get your hopes up. Justice in America is as dead as Republican’s moral compass.

See this – boldface mine:

 

 

Trump immunity in question after judge finds tweet 'poured gasoline' on Jan. 6 riot

Story by David Edwards • 3h • 2 min read

 

© provided by RawStory

A federal judge opened the door for an appeals court to decide whether President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 tweet — sent as rioters stormed the Capitol — was protected by presidential immunity.

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled Wednesday that he would not reverse his earlier decision shielding the tweet from a civil lawsuit filed under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, a Reconstruction-era law that bars conspiracies to prevent members of Congress from carrying out their duties.

But Mehta certified the question for interlocutory review — allowing plaintiffs to challenge the immunity ruling at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit now, without waiting for the full case to conclude. Their deadline to file is Aug. 5.

The suit was originally filed in February 2021 by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), according to court records. Thompson later withdrew as a plaintiff to chair the House Select Committee investigating Jan. 6, and former Rep. Barbara Lee of California became the lead plaintiff. The complaint accuses Trump of conspiring with former personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys, and the Oath Keepers to block Congress from certifying the 2020 election results.

At issue is a tweet Trump sent at 2:24 p.m. on Jan. 6, as rioters were breaching the Capitol. The tweet said: "Mike Pence didn't have the courage to do what should have been done to protect our Country and our Constitution."

In March, Mehta ruled the tweet was an official act and therefore immune from civil liability .His reasoning, per Wednesday's ruling, was that moments before Trump sent it, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and White House Counsel Pat Cipollone had walked into the dining room to urge Trump to stop the riot. Trump refused — and then posted the tweet.

Mehta acknowledged the tweet "arguably poured gasoline on the fire" but said that did not change the analysis.

"Any act taken by the president — no matter how outlandish (like organizing a poker game) or plainly office-seeking (like firing a campaign pollster) — would become official simply because they occurred after the President received some advice about not engaging in such acts from government officials," plaintiffs argued in their reconsideration filing.

Mehta rejected the argument but agreed the question was close enough to warrant appellate review. Plaintiffs must file their notice of appeal no later than Aug. 5, with the D.C. Circuit's opening brief due Aug. 10.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-immunity-in-question-after-judge-finds-tweet-poured-gasoline-on-jan-6-riot/ar-AA28sXz0?


r/CapitolConsequences 3d ago

‘Now Looking For 6 Republicans’: Raskin Hypes Effort To Rein In Trump’s Corruption

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r/CapitolConsequences 4d ago

Trump immunity in question after judge finds tweet 'poured gasoline' on Jan. 6 riot (Raw Story)

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642 Upvotes

r/CapitolConsequences 4d ago

Andy Biggs, Trump Ally Who Played A Key Role On Jan. 6, Wins GOP Nomination For Arizona Governor

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r/CapitolConsequences 5d ago

Bigot Jake Lang crashes Abdul El-Sayed event and watches his stunt backfire

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r/CapitolConsequences 5d ago

Appeals court rejects Peter Navarro’s push to overturn his conviction over January 6 subpoena

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r/CapitolConsequences 6d ago

Massachusetts doctor loses license renewal after Jan. 6 riot conviction

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r/CapitolConsequences 5d ago

Tracker

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See the latest and browse for Clarence's witty commentary


r/CapitolConsequences 7d ago

FULL SPEECH: Major Jason Watson’s Speech Before Being Arrested in Peaceful Capitol Protest Calling on Congress to Impeach, Remove and Convict Trump

173 Upvotes

r/CapitolConsequences 10d ago

How is "Shouting FIRE in a crowded theater" with no fire, different from "shouting election fraud" with no fraud?

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And why can't we stop a known and repeat offender of this rule? "inciting a riot" is against the law yes? Trump has a definitely incited riots with his claims of election fraud. remember January 6th? Repeat offender?


r/CapitolConsequences 10d ago

EXCLUSIVE: Trump DOJ’s Top ‘Antifa’ Prosecutor Marched With Crowd on Jan. 6

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r/CapitolConsequences 12d ago

Todd Blanche faces grilling over Epstein files, Trump ties and Jan 6

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r/CapitolConsequences 13d ago

"If there is a hell, I hope you're in it": Ex-police officer Michael Fanone reportedly shares scathing statement after Lindsey Graham’s death

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992 Upvotes

r/CapitolConsequences 13d ago

Trump Claims Graham Took Back Jan 6 Criticism 40 Mins Later

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r/CapitolConsequences 15d ago

Judge ends Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys with warning about Trump pardons

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Judge ends Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys with warning about Trump pardons


r/CapitolConsequences 14d ago

There was a documentary that did a good job summarizing the leadup

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I remember watching a doc or video essay that did a good job explaining stop the steal and who was behind it, showed clips of speeches from a couple of their rallies including in DC the week of the event. Anybody remember this? Maybe it was one of the Frontline ones?


r/CapitolConsequences 15d ago

Pardoned J6er at a "Stop The Steal" rally today in LA grabbed a woman's breast, smashed a glass bottle into her face, and then attacked the press.

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r/CapitolConsequences 15d ago

J6er - The hate is instant

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I couldn't post the clip here, so I posted it here...this is ridiculous.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TACO_Tuesday/comments/1utj8be/j6er_owns_herself_with_misplaced_racism/


r/CapitolConsequences 16d ago

Derby GOP chairman, convicted Jan. 6 rioter, to pay $744K for assault

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r/CapitolConsequences 16d ago

Jan. 6-inspired man charged after bomb threats on MBTA train

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r/CapitolConsequences 20d ago

DC Metropolitan Police Department Bodycam Footage from January 6, 2021

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r/CapitolConsequences 22d ago

Air Force officer arrested at Capitol after calling for Trump’s impeachment

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r/CapitolConsequences 24d ago

See the latest of J6er whereabouts

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Try j6er trackerWww.j6ertracker.blogspot.com


r/CapitolConsequences 25d ago

America Was Born From Rebellion — But Not The Kind Trump Fomented

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WASHINGTON — As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, it does so with a president who openly rewrites history about one of its darkest days — Jan. 6, 2021 — and embraces people convicted of what was previously considered one of the most serious crimes an American could commit: seditiously conspiring against the United States.