by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack
SDNY COURTHOUSE, March 16 – Elliot Resnick, formerly of the Jewish Press when he entered the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, was arrested in New York on March 16, 2023 on a District for the District of Columbia warrant. Inner City Press caught wind of and reported it that morning:
"today in SDNY Magistrates Court, Inner City Press learns we'll see Elliot Resnick: agent says complied with DOJ's News Media Policy,” which says it limits on the way prosecutors investigate and charge members of the press." Tweet here, credited here.
At 3:45 pm in the afternoon, he was presented before U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker, and released on the US' consent on $75,000 bond. Inner City Press live tweeted, thread here:
OK- Jan 6 defendant Elliot Resnick has been brought into SDNY Magistrates Court by US Marshals. There's already a guy here who says he came to sign a bond, so it seems a deal for release.
AUSA: Defendant was arrested at 6 am today. Judge: I have a financial affidavit. I approve appointment of counsel. Agent: I need to switch a "her" to a he / him in my affidavit. Judge: Done.
Judge Parker: The complaint involves January 6 at the Capitol, including parading therein and assault of or interference with law enforcement. Mr Resnick, do you understand what you are being charges with? Resnick: I believe so, yes.
AUSA: We have agreed to bail of $75,000 to be co-signed by his mother. No DC except for court or to meet with lawyers. Federal Defender: OK
Judge: I approve the package. Mr Resnick, you will be released today. You will reside with your mother, where you have been residing. Adjourned.
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