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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,035 posts)
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 09:01 PM Jan 2021

Accounts of rioters who say the president spurred them to rush the Capitol could be pivotal

A man from Kentucky told the FBI that he and his cousin began marching toward the U.S. Capitol Dec. 6 because “President Trump said to do so.” Chanting “Stop the steal,” the two men tramped through the building and snapped a photo of themselves with their middle fingers raised, according to court documents.

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Some have said they felt called to Washington by Trump and his false message that the election had been stolen, as well as by his efforts to pressure Congress and Vice President Pence to overturn the result.

But others drew an even more direct link — telling the FBI or news organizations that they headed to the Capitol on what they believed were direct orders from the president issued at a rally that day.

While legal experts are split on whether Trump could face criminal liability for his role in the events of Jan. 6, testimony from rioters who felt directed to take part in illegal acts by his speech could inform a decision by prosecutors about whether to attempt to build a case. Short of that, the testimony from rioters is likely to be cited in Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate and could become evidence should people injured in the Capitol attack seek to file lawsuits against Trump.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/trump-said-to-do-so-accounts-of-rioters-who-say-the-president-spurred-them-to-rush-the-capitol-could-be-pivotal-testimony/ar-BB1cOxCy?li=BBnb7Kz

Article doesn't say so but I believe this could also be used in Trump's impeachment.

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Accounts of rioters who say the president spurred them to rush the Capitol could be pivotal (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2021 OP
They're saying Rorey Jan 2021 #1
Really helps to substantiate it was Trump's incited riot and on his command to seize the RKP5637 Jan 2021 #2
They knew before hand as they were prepared in what to bring and how they dressed katmondoo Jan 2021 #3
This seems a lot like the Manson Family to me. gulliver Jan 2021 #4
I'd love some of these people to testify against Trump. Renew Deal Jan 2021 #5
I'm sure it would help his case a lot if he pardoned them all. Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #6

gulliver

(13,186 posts)
4. This seems a lot like the Manson Family to me.
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 09:21 PM
Jan 2021

Cult member perps consist of outcasts, misfits, and lost souls? Check.

Cult leader angry and resentful of someone? Check.

Cult leader builds delusional anger in followers? Check.

Cult leader gets followers to do dirty work for him (even providing instructions) while he hides safely at a distance? Check.

Where's Vincent Bugliosi? I miss him. I think he'd make mincemeat of Trump in trials.

Renew Deal

(81,861 posts)
5. I'd love some of these people to testify against Trump.
Sat Jan 16, 2021, 09:23 PM
Jan 2021

Give the buffalo head guy a Whole Foods gift card to cover his expenses.

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