Which is exactly why I asked Salty for his 'take' on this when he first posted their BS claims they were 'ushered in'. I didn't know what his take would be, so I asked.seacoaster wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:00 pmI don't need more information...exactly because I trust that the adversarial process, and the evaluation of the evidence will result in a proper disposition. Right now, the criminal defendants are soft-peddling their actions -- "Jeez, we were invited in, and took some fun pictures; what's the harm...." At this point, I find those little anecdotes to be less than credible.old salt wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:46 pmToo bad you don't want to know more information before passing judgement. The legal system you work in does not function that way.seacoaster wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:38 pmHah! I'm plenty calm. That's another one of your cute bits: treat everyone like they are hysterical. The only thing that hurts is guys like you supporting criminals like Flynn and positing a different "reasonable" explanation for a bunch of criminals storming the Capitol and injuring Capitol cops.old salt wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:21 pmCalm down. Breath deep. Providing the info CNN reported in an earlier article which is omitted in that link.seacoaster wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:28 amSo the point of this excerpt is...you credit their invention that they were simply invitees of the Capitol Police having a couple of nifty photo ops? Your wife shouldn't let you go out unsupervised man. Jeez.old salt wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:36 amhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/01/13/politics ... index.htmlTypical Lax Dad wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:33 pm https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/28/politics ... index.html
America’s finest.
Robertson and Fracker, two officers with Virginia's Rocky Mount Police Department, were charged with entering restricted grounds and violent entry or disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds, according to federal court documents released January 13.
Robertson and Fracker -- off-duty at the time -- posed for a photo in front of a statue of a Revolutionary War general in the Capitol during the riot, with one making an obscene hand sign, according to the federal complaint.
The two appear to have been the first law enforcement officers charged with criminal violations related to the riots.
They shared the photo with colleagues, and Robertson later posted it online, court records say.
The photo was taken after the Capitol was in lockdown, court documents read.
Prosecutors also found a social media post from Robertson that says he was "f***ing PROUD" of the photo, according to the complaint.
The complaint says that Fracker, in his own social media post, acknowledged the photo of him inside the Capitol and wrote "sorry I hate freedom?"
Robertson told CNN affiliate WSET that Capitol Police officers gave them water and asked them to stay within roped areas.
"There was absolutely no indication that we were anything but welcome to check out certain places," Robertson told WSET. "We did not participate in any violence or property damage."
The complaint cites reports that Robertson claimed he had been escorted "in" by Capitol police and that he made social posts that he had "attacked the government."
Cover your eyes if into hurts you. You can also read about others charged.
Did Robertson "storm the Capitol" ? Did Robertson hurt any cops ? Did MDLF76's brother-in-law ?
It's obvious these a-holes deserve to be in jail, the only question to me is for how long. Obviously there's go to be a trial (or plea), which will determine the magnitude of the punishment, the extent of their crimes, but it really should be a no-brainer when I ask whether Salty's buying their BS.
That's the problem with this BS; sometimes things should be simple. But some folks always want to give the benefit of the doubt to right wing, white idiots and nut jobs . But not anyone else.