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In Jan 6 Case DOJ Wanted Mehaffie To Get Court OK for Family Trip, Denied

By Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Podcast Song Filing  II
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FEDERAL COURT, August 17 -- After the DC Circuit's decision in US v. Munchel, DDC Magistrate Judge Robin Meriweather on August 17 had before her January 6 defendant David Mehaffie. DOJ wanted him to have to get court permission to leave Southern District of Ohio, calling him a leader because he "directed traffic" on Jan 6.  Inner City Press live tweeted, here:

Assistant US Attorney: "Political tensions are still high in this country" and Mehaffie was a leader.

Federal Defender Sabrina Shroff: He's 62 years old and did not enter the Capitol at the time the government says. It was unclear at the time there was any proceeding going on.

Federal Defender Shroff: The government could have and should have told me in advance they were seeking this condition, so I could prepare for oral argument. But they didn't. Mr. Mehaffie stated again and again, no police should be assaulted or be in fear

Federal Defender Shroff: He is not a member of any identified group. He committed no assault. He was entirely responsive to me this morning when I was informed I was assigned to this case. Mr. Mehaffie has complied with every condition, including removal of firearms

AUSA: We told previous counsel Mr. Lopez we were seeking this condition. We are charging under the aiding and abetting theory.

FD: I was assigned at 9:30 or 10 this morning, and was told nothing. Which is OK. People get distracted. Please don't interrupt me.

Judge Meriweather: I don't have the warrant either. I'd like to see it. Can we do this later today?

FD: That doesn't work for me.  Nor tomorrow. How about Friday? Or give me the weekend?

AUSA: Put him on GPS in the interim.

FD: No -- He's complied with all Ohio conditions. He plans to go to family home in West Virginia, and to Alabama in September. So we oppose the proposed condition. Providing info to Pre Trial Services is fine. That's their job. But court pre-approval is too much.

AUSA: Why not just apply to the court? That's the only way the government can respond if we think the trip is dangerous.

FD: The Bail Reform Act says the conditions should be the least restrictive.  I may want modification to the GPS too.

Judge Meriweather: How often does he go to West Virginia? FD: They go hiking. The Alabama is a one-off. So how about Ohio to West Virginia without court permission, and the one trip to Alabama?

Judge Meriweather: ... Should the defense wish to modify these conditions, apply to Judge McFadden... That concludes this matter.

Previously, DDC Judge Amit P. Mehta had before him Capitol breach defendant Kenneth Harrelson. He also had video exhibits submitted by DOJ - exhibit Inner City Press has been denied access to, as recently as August 5.

And so on August 5, Inner City Press filed a letter and motion with Judge Mehta, on its DocumentCloud here.

On August 16, this: "Judge Mehta is in receipt of your email requesting access to the videos filed in United States v. Harrelson, No. 21-cr-28-10.  Under Standing Order No. 21-28, in order for the court to grant Inner City Press access to the videos filed in Mr. Harrelson’s case, you will need to file an application for access pursuant to D.D.C. Local Criminal Rule 57.6."

So, citing the Rule, Inner City Press filed another letter, one page, now docketed here.

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