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Melzer Wanted Another 10 Year War in Middle East Now Pleads Not Guilty With SDNY Jury Qs

By Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon
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SDNY COURTHOUSE, July 6 –   Ethan Melzer a/k/a Etil Reggad was charged with conspiring to target his U.S. Army unit, allegedly because "another 10 year war in the Middle East would definitely leave a mark."

Since his indictment his lawyers at Federal Defenders have sought information about the selection of the grand jury, and the constitution of the Master and Qualified Jury Wheels (others are seeking this too, as covered by Inner City Press here).  

 On July 6 he was arraigned before U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. Inner City Press live tweeted it:

Ethan Melzer a/k/a Etil Reggad is being arraigned on charges of helping to target his US Army unit with a neo-Nazi "Satanic" group, helping ISIS, and a slew of other charges. 

Voice: "This is the MCC. We have Melzer here. Ethan." "Hello?"

He is represented by Federal Defenders, two lawyers. 

The US Attorney's Office says Melzer wrote “I would’ve died successfully . . . cause [] another 10 year war in the Middle East would definitely leave a mark.” 

Judge Netburn: You are charged with six counts, including conspiracy to murder and maim in a foreign country. Have you received a copy of this indictment?  Melzer: Yes, Judge.  

Judge Netburn: How do you plead? 

Melzer: Not guilty, Judge. 

And that was it - less than 14 minutes, no request for release of bond (seems clear that would be denied), no mention of next date. Case is assigned to District Judge Gregory Woods. Inner City Press will continue to report on it. 

The case is US v. Melzer, 20-cr-314 (Woods / Netburn)

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