Big thanks and kudos to Radix Vernum for 1) putting together this thread and 2) being mentally strong enough to sit through this clown show of a sentencing for Ray Epps. Are we surprised it was ridiculous? No. But like she says in her first tweet, this is so BLATANTLY a farce.
Attended Ray Epps sentencing today - what a farce.
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
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Here we go:
The prosecutor praised Epps "de-escalation tactics" and had a whole slide show for it entitled "Attempts to De-escalate."
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
Both Judge Boasberg and the prosecutor both claimed "he never tried to go into the Capitol."
De-escalation tactics?
Say what now?
While this editor is certainly no expert when it comes to de-escalation (ahem), telling a bunch of angry protesters 'we're going into the Capitol' doesn't seem like you know, he was de-escalating anything.
The prosecutor claimed he struggled and that he could give Epps a felony with a low sentence or a misdemeanor with a high sentence.
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
The prosecutor claimed Ray Epps case was a "unique and complicated case," I don't see how.
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
I also don't see any other J6 defendant getting this type of special treatment where a prosecutor claims their case is "unique."
Unique.
Right.
The prosecutor said they used their prosecutorial discretion to choose to charge Epps with misdemeanor - despite that same prosecutor arguing 10 minutes before that Epps had engaged in felonious conduct.
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
The government agreed with Ray Epps defense lawyers arguments regarding mitigating factors for Epps lol
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
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All we can do is laugh as well.
And throw up in our mouths a little.
Epps and his lawyers along with the government and Judge Boasberg all agreed Ray Epps was the victim of "widespread conspiracy theories."
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
HE WAS THE REAL VICTIM YOU GUYS.
The DOJ themselves admitted they were giving Epps a "significant break."
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
Duh.
The prosecutor argued "6 months is the appropriate sentence."
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
The prosecution then proceeded to praise Epps - claiming he actually SUPPORTED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS that day.
The PROSECUTOR.
Claiming he supported law enforcement officers that day.
It's good to be friends with Nancy Pelosi.
*cough cough*
Epps lawyers pointed out Epps called the FBI almost immediately on 1/08/2021 and that he gave voluntary statements and cooperated.
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
Epps was allowed to speak and he said the FBI had "nothing to do with what happened on January 6th," he blamed @FoxNews for "peddling election integrity conspiracy theories," and he blamed Trump.
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
He then said that he believes January 6, 2021 was an "insurrection."
Shocker.
Epps lawyer claimed people called Epps a "boomer" on January 5 when Epps was recorded on video urging rally attendees to go into the Capitol the next day. Baked Alaska and others started changing "fed fed fed," but Epps lawyer claimed Epps was trying to "de-escalate" and that…
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
Epps lawyer made the claim Epps "just said we should go down to the Capitol," and claimed he never told people to go in - the government did not dispute this claim.
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
We have seen video evidence that contradicts this though.
... the government did not dispute this claim.
Everyone saw the footage but WHATEVER.
Epps lawyer then made a big thing about how Epps in a post J6 interview with a citizen journalist talked about what happened on J6 being "symbolic."
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
His lawyer said to Epps it was just a "symbolic amplification of his voice," to Epps.
Told you we were throwing up in our mouths a little.
Now you know why.
Then Ray Epps lawyer made an ASTOUNDING ADMISSION: he claims that after reviewing footage of Epps and his conduct the government made a FORMAL DECISION IN 2021 NOT TO CHARGE EPPS WITH ANYTHING.
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
He then claims Epps is being unfairly treated now with the government giving his a…
FFS.
Epps lawyer argued that probation for him as a sentence would promote "accountability."
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
Yup.
Just rolled our eyes WAY back in our heads. Way back.
Epps in his statement not only lashed out at Fox News but he lashed out at what he called the "Trump Cult," who he blames for his conduct.
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
He then praised the FBI and antifa saying conclusively they had "no involvement" in January 6 and that only "angry trump supporters," were…
He wants to speak about the "truth of the election results," and he assured Judge Boasberg he no longer gets his information from "Fox News" and he trusts the government.
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
Judge Boasberg praised the government for being "balanced" in their presentation.
What. A. Farce.
Judge Boasberg claimed Epps initial conduct "probably warranted jail time," but then cited his extensive cooperation with the government, J6 farce Committee, etc and other "mitigating factors" to give Epps a sentence of 12 months probation and NO TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS.
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
He then…
Probation and no travel restrictions.
So basically no real punishment.
Color us surprised.
HA HA HA HA HA
Or not.
So there you have it - Epps is a "unique and complicated" case and is a "victim of widespread conspiracy theories," totally not an FBI informant, fed or working for a contractor that contracts with the feds which is why he got this amazing sweetheart deal and praise from the…
— Radix Verum (@NotRadix) January 9, 2024
Totally not a fed.
Totally.
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