Julie Kelly’s thread about what this country is doing to a January 6 defendant … is awful.
You read it and think to yourself this CAN’T be happening in America.
And yet, it is.
Well, @julie_kelly2 thread is terrifying.
A J6 defendant in solitary, skull fracture after being beaten by guards, no charges, imprisoned since January.
I'm sure you're all ok with this.
— Melissa Mackenzie (@MelissaTweets) November 9, 2021
A defendant who hasn’t even been charged yet?!
Kelly shares all the details in what is truly a terrifying thread:
Status hearing up now for Ryan Samsel. Heâs the guy in red hat who speaks with Joe Biggs and Ray Epps before he confronts police on west side of Capitol and breaches barrier. Samsel has been in jail denied bail since Januaryâtransferred from DC Gitmo to Northern Neck jailâŠ
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Been in jail and denied bail SINCE JANUARY.
where he was attacked too (in both jails.) Defense atty says Samsel has been in solitary since mid-September. Also another detainee not receiving needed medical care for injuries.
Tim Kelly, another gem of a Trump appointee, presiding.
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Not receiving medical care.
Again, how is this happening in AMERICA?!
Dispute over who has possession of Samselâs medical records. Kelly wants all records turned over to Samselâlong list of records that havenât been released. Heâs ordering jail officials to turn over documents to Samselâs atty. âweâre frustrated.â Says court made clear orderâŠ
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
2 weeks ago, still no records. Another judge refusing to enforce his own orders. Itâs been months atty says since emergency order for records. (Kelly refuses to act). LOL he was âsurprisedâ he didnât get a response. He âassumedâ progress has been made. âI hear your frustration.â
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
These Trump judges are huge disappointments. Kelly continues to approve pretrial detention for J6ers, even nonviolent ones, with dramatic rhetoric about Capitol protest.
Heâs placating jail officials who, like in Worrell case, wonât release medical records to atty or defendant.
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
That they won’t release medical records is … you know what, it’s terrifying. We know, we’re using that word a lot but we simply can’t believe this is happening here.
He agains orders records to be turned over. Kelly has no judicial experienceâit shows. Makes McFadden sound like a genius.
DOJ claims to do everything in its power to get documents.
Maybe Samsel should say itâs a Biden diary?
DOJ would move fast. What a joke.
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Maybe Hunter’s laptop?
Kelly is a Federalist Society recommendation and, like McFadden, a former prosecutor for DC US Atty office, same office prosecuting every J6 case.
Next GOP president: ZERO judicial nominees from DC.
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Huh, sounds like a conflict of interest.
Just sayin’.
Samsel atty again tells Kelly the same promises now made in court also made weeks ago.
âDonât want to come back here every 2 weeksâ asking for records. Kelly thinks thereâs been a big âbreakthrough.â
How about a contempt citation like Lamberth did? Nope.
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Samsel atty wants a âstickâ from judge to enforce order to turn over records. Kelly stammers about maybe a future contempt citation but âweâll see what happens.â
Samsel in 24-hour lockdown, other atty says. Asks for an hour a day, access to law library, etc.
Kelly saysâŠ
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
he canât order that. Kelly canâtâmanageâ his conditions. No, he can just order him detained until trial and denied bail. Why would Kelly care after that?
Atty raises obvious Constitutional violations for Kellyâs edification. âHe does not have privileges that inmates get in PTD.â
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Samsel atty also says heâs handcuffed at all times.
âObviously, you are correct, to extent his conditions prevent him from participating in his own defense.â
Jail says Samsel on 23/1 lockdown. Outside twice a week. Samsel yelling âthatâs not true!â He said jail officialâŠ
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
talking attacked him 2 weeks ago. Kelly shuts down Samsel.
Every inmate cuffed outside cell. âI have no idea what heâs talking about,â jail official said.
LOL – Kelly: âIâm gonna leave that with you allâ to address access to law library.
DOJ has no issue releasing SamselâŠ
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Wow.
to general population out of protective custody.
KEEP IN MIND, RYAN SAMSEL IS NOT CONVICTED OF ANY CRIME. In fact, he wasnât formally indicted until late August. What a f*cking disgrace.
Atty objects to jail/DOJ descriptions of Samselâs treatment. âHeâs denied a pen or pencil.â
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
He hasn’t even been charged yet.
And they’re holding him in jail? Cuffed? Refusing to release his medical records?
WTF?!
Atty basically begging judge for relief. Kelly just stammers.
Samsel: What they say and what happens not true. Denied shower for 10 days.
Assaulted by jail official in hearing. âI donât feel safe.â
Samsel couldnât get attention after assault injuries. Called attorney
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Denied shower for 10 days.
Jail denied EMS, unconscious 3 hours later. Sent to hospital, fractured skull, broken hand.
Asking atty to explain situation. âYou donât understand living under the thumb of these peopleâ
Atty canât get answer why heâs in solitary, made in 9/11 motion, wants him moved.
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Kelly: I donât believe I have ability to decide where heâs housed.
Of course he does. 2 judges last week moved detainees out of DC jail.
Kelly wants nothing to do with this. Wants DOJ, defense, jail to work it out. Unbelievable, JFC
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Does Judge say he doesn’t have the ability to decide where he’s housed? But he can keep him jailed without charges?
Huh?
Kelly: Encourage you all âto talk about it.â More access to his lawyers. Dear God.
Atty notes what I just saidâ2 judges moved J6ers out last week. Itâs for the court to determine best for defendant.
Kelly: Maybe youâre right.
Iâm LOLing, wtf is this clown.
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Wants to know if transfers were ordered over objections. âIf you want to present it to me, Iâll look at it.â
Heâs now thinking out loud about what a judge can do.
If you come to me and say I have authority, then Iâll consider what you all say.
âYou all let me knowâŠâ
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
if you think I can transfer him.â
Kelly asks for DOJ opinion on his authority. âWould it be productive to have this discussion?â
I canât believe this.
DOJ says US Marshal can do transfers only. NOT TRUE.
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
OMG Samsel tells Kelly âyou were appointed by president of United States, you have authority.â
Wants a promise he wonât be assaulted again. Kelly seems unfazed by Samsel treatment.
âAll parties might agree to move Samsel somewhere else.â
Struggles how to close.
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Can’t even promise him he won’t be assaulted again.
Kelly says it âmight make senseâ to reconvene at some point later. Kelly imagining a kumbaya where DOJ, Jail, Samsel agrees to move him.
Now raises trial date. (Samsel has none). Asks DOJ for advice.
DOJ again asks for another delay. Defense opposes. (Kelly will give delay)
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
DOJ plans to supersede bc Samselâs attys wonât âresolveâ case. Will add charges. LOL
Kelly blames defense, says they probably arenât ready to go to trial. Atty countersâDOJ wonât be ready, either. Still awaiting discovery from DOJ.
Says not fair to put blame on defense counsel
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Wants hearing on medical records, might file motion for release awaiting trial.
Kelly again talking out loud about what he can do as a judge. âCould take a lot of different directions.â
DOJ punishing J6ers under pretrial while delaying trials, discovery.
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
Kelly offers a hearing date âearly next yearâ on conditions of release. Give DOJ even more time to produce discovery.
Samsel arrested Jan 30, 2021. DOJâitâs a âcomplex case,â argues for another exclusion of time on Speedy Trial clock.
DOJ again threatens superseding indictment
— Julie Kelly đșđž (@julie_kelly2) November 9, 2021
This is … insane.
Awful.
No words.
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