By Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Podcast Song Filing II
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FEDERAL COURT, August 10 -- DDC Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui on August 20, 2021 had before him Floyd Ray Roseberry, a day out of the car bomb vehicle by the Capitol. Roseberry, near tears, said hadn't taken his medication. He remains detained pending a competency test; the US will be seeking his detention regardless. Inner City Press live tweeted it, here and below.
Nearly a year later on August 8, 2022, District Judge Rudolph Contreras was considering releasing Roseberry now that he is on what a doctor called the right medications. Inner City Press again live tweeted, here and below.
On August 10, Judge Contreras granted Roseberry release on Aug 15: "Mr. Roseberry’s motion (ECF No. 13) is GRANTED. It is hereby: ORDERED that Mr. Roseberry be released early in the day of August 15, 2022 to the third-party custody of his wife Janay Yarbrough pending sentencing. During this period Defendant shall be supervised by the Pretrial Services Agency of the District of Columbia and, as necessary, the courtesy supervision of the United States Probation Office for the Western District of North Carolina." Full order on Inner City Press' DocumentCloud here.
From August 8: now DDC bond hearing on Ray Roseberry, who drove from NC to Capitol & said there was a bomb in his car. Doctor says he was given wrong medications and should be released
Judge Contreras: Doctor Grant, how should I assess safety to the public, is he no longer a threat? Doctor Grant: I think that with the medication he is on right now, a mood stabilizer, he's done very well, he's in a step-down unit, he'll need a psychiatrist...
Doctor Grant: If he's released I could submit weekly reports if he's showing up for his appointments. Judge Contreras: I'll consider that. Roseberry's lawyer: My client's wife has reached out to a psychiatrist in NC, he has an appointment on Aug 16.
Judge Contreras says he'll have to "sleep on it" and will try to rule by Wednesday. Adjourned.
Back on August 20, 20221: On US v. Ray Roseberry, Inner City Press aims to live tweet his appearance before DDC Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui - surmise from cross-talk that the docket number is 21-MAG-573, on PACER it's SEALED v. SEALED; Case is not available to the public.
Judge Faruqui: Have you taken any medication? Roseberry: I think not having my medication has made things worse. Judge Faruqui:
Mr. Roseberry, what haven't you been receiving? Roseberry: Blood pressure [voice cracks - very Southern accent] Judge Faruqui: Public defender, have you spoken with his wife?
PD: We knew about the events of yesterday, but only got assigned 10 minutes ago. We will not be taking a position... Judge Faruqui: I can't go forward if he does not understand.
AUSA: Your proposal makes sense to the government. Judge Faruqui: We'll make sure you get your medication. Roseberry: Yes sir thank you [voice cracking again - crying?] Judge Faruqui: We need to discuss pre trial detention
Judge Faruqui: It's difficult for you to understand what is going on without your medication. [So he will be detained, on this ground] Roseberry: I can tell in your voice you're a good man. I'll do anything you say.
Judge Faruqui: We believe you are innocent, that's our job as judges. But these are the charges against you: threats of use of weapon of mass destruction, maximum is life imprisonment.
Judge Faruqui: The government always does it's level best to get defendants discovery quickly. [What about the delayed Jan 6 video database with Deloitte?] Now a competency screening for Roseberry is being requested. Judge Faruqui: It is warranted, by Doctor Grant
Judge Faruqui: It will take a couple of days. We will set it up offline and try to do it Monday. We'll issue a minute order/ [Note: Earlier today Copeland was found to be competent - and still detained, sealing fight
Judge Faruqui: I can't make any promises. If you are not competent, how do I get you into condition? Does that make sense Mr. Roseberry? Roseberry: Yes sir [no wavering of voice] Defense: We were going to come back Wednesday. In the afternoon.
Judge Faruqui: So on the 25th, 4 pm. AUSA: We'll be moving for detention; we'll argue at the appropriate time. Roseberry: Thank y'all for y'all's time. Judge Faruqui mentions unsealing - we'll see.
Update: at the end, Judge Faruqui was told that a lawyer would just stay on for the 3 pm proceeding, in 10 minutes. Judge Faruqui: "That's a sealed proceeding." Line went dead. Nothing listed in calendar... Watch this feed.
On August 5, Inner City Press filed a letter and motion with DDC Judge Mehta, on its DocumentCloud here.
On August 16, this: "Judge Mehta is in receipt of your email requesting access to the videos filed in United States v. Harrelson, No. 21-cr-28-10. Under Standing Order No. 21-28, in order for the court to grant Inner City Press access to the videos filed in Mr. Harrelson’s case, you will need to file an application for access pursuant to D.D.C. Local Criminal Rule 57.6."
So, citing the Rule, Inner City Press filed another letter, one page, now docketed here. Granted. Story with video link.
From January 22, song here: Thread here.
Inner City Press' John Earle Sullivan song on SoundCloud here.
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