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April 18, 2019
Gotta love this country...
read more at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/white-nationalist-coast-guard-office-no-terrorism-charges
No Terrorism charges for Coast Guard Officer...this really pisses me off
'White Nationalist Coast Guard Officer Isnt Facing Terrorism Charges'
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists is seeking his release from federal custody since prosecutors havent charged him with any terrorism-related offenses.
Christopher Hasson, 49, has remained in custody since his Feb. 15 arrest and subsequent indictment in Maryland on firearms and drug charges. Hassons attorney, Liz Oyer, wrote in a court filing Monday that prosecutors recently disclosed that they dont expect to seek any additional charges.
Christopher Hasson, 49, has remained in custody since his Feb. 15 arrest and subsequent indictment in Maryland on firearms and drug charges. Hassons attorney, Liz Oyer, wrote in a court filing Monday that prosecutors recently disclosed that they dont expect to seek any additional charges.
During a Feb. 21 detention hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles Day agreed to keep Hasson held in custody but said he was willing to revisit his decision if prosecutors didnt bring more serious charges within two weeks. Oyer, an assistant federal public defender, is asking Judge Day to schedule another detention hearing for Hasson at the earliest agreeable date for all parties.
Oyer said her clients alleged domestic terrorism activities were the heart of the governments case for detention. A prosecutor wrote in the February court filing that the drug and firearms charges were the proverbial tip of the iceberg.
No other crimes have been charged, Oyer wrote. Moreover, during a recent status call, government counsel advised the Court and defense counsel that it does not expect to file a superseding indictment in this matter.
No other crimes have been charged, Oyer wrote. Moreover, during a recent status call, government counsel advised the Court and defense counsel that it does not expect to file a superseding indictment in this matter.
Hasson pleaded not guilty last month to charges of illegal possession of firearm silencers, possession of firearms by a drug addict and unlawful user, and possession of a controlled substance. He faces a maximum of 31 years in prison if convicted of all four counts in his indictment.
Gotta love this country...
read more at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/white-nationalist-coast-guard-office-no-terrorism-charges
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