By Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Podcast Song
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FEDERAL COURT, July 9 -- On July 9 months after the DC Circuit's decision in US v. Munchel, DDC Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey had before him Capitol breach defendant (and 27 year police veteran) Thomas Robertson, on a no-bond warrant signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper, for guns.
Robertson's lawyer tried to get him released, but the Assistant US Attorney described a gun in the bedroom, and four silencers. Robertson was detained by Magistrate Judge Harvey, at least until a hearing before Judge Cooper the date of which has not yet been set. Inner City Press live tweeted it here, podcast here:
Magistrate Judge Harvey: The government alleges that you, Mr. Robertson, ordered firearms, and had a pipe bomb in your house. This while you are charged with a felony. You face up to 5 years on this.
Assistant US Attorney: We ask that Mr. Robertson be held in detention under Judge Cooper can adjudicate this.
Judge Harvey: Counsel for the defense? Defense lawyer: We ask for his release. We filed a response to US' motion. The no bond warrant has not affidavit
Defense lawyer: Mr. Robertson had 27 years on a police force. He's not a risk of flight. This court can set conditions of release, that he not touch any weapons.
AUSA: A gun was found in his bedroom. And four silencers in his name - they are classified as firearms under federal law. This defendant was before you before, last time guns were found in his house in the Western District of Virginia.
AUSA: No condition could be set without risk of violation. He's blatantly refused to comply. Judge Harvey: Thank you for reminding me of the prior proceedings. I have discretion - but I'm influenced by the what the District Judge did, if anything has changed.
Judge Harvey: I will detain Mr. Robertson until the next hearing before Judge Cooper. I'm sure he'll hear it next week. Anything further?
AUSA: No. Defense: No.
Judge Harvey: The parties are excused.
We will have more on this.
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