Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence

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Source: ABC News/AP

October 19, 2024, 12:04 AM


WASHINGTON -- Over the past four years, judges at Washington’s federal courthouse have punished hundreds of rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in an unprecedented assault on the nation's democracy. On the cusp of the next presidential election, some of those judges fear another burst of political violence could be coming.

Before recently sentencing a rioter to prison, U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton said he prays Americans accept the outcome of next month’s election. But the veteran judge expressed concern that Donald Trump and his allies are spreading the same sort of conspiracy theories that fueled the mob's Jan. 6, 2021, riot.

“That sore loser is saying the same things he said before,” Walton said earlier this month without mentioning the Republican presidential nominee by name. “He’s riling up the troops again, so if he doesn’t get what he wants, it’s not inconceivable that we will experience that same situation again. And who knows? It could be worse."

Walton, a nominee of President George W. Bush, is not alone. Other judges have said the political climate is ripe for another attack like the one injured more than 100 police officers at the Capitol. As Election Day nears, judges are frequently stressing the need to send a message beyond their courtrooms that political violence can't be tolerated.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/judges-punishing-jan-6-rioters-fear-political-violence-114949330

[Tarzanrock]

1. Where is the voice of the U.S. Attorney General condeming these activities?

Merrick Garland, we can't hear your voice! Where is the voice of the "missing in action" Attorney General of the United States? Where is the voice of the U.S. Attorney General condeming these criminal activities and promising full prosection to and for all criminal violaters of the U.S. election laws?

[BumRushDaShow]

3. His remarks and initiatives on this have been posted on DU

but I suppose you missed it.


( May 13, 2024)

Plus - Attorney General Merrick Garland says Justice Department 'will not bend' to political pressure

ETA - remarks from the last Task Force meeting - Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Convening of the Election Threats Task Force

This ridiculous obsession with Garland is no different than what I saw done to AG Eric Holder on DU during Obama's 2 terms.

It's repetitive and tiresome and it's not mentally healthy.

[groundloop]

2. In my most humble opinion most of the insurrectionists got off way too lightly......

They were attempting to overthrow the government of the United States for crying out loud, many of them just got a slap on the wrist with a sentence of a few months. Every damned one of them should be in prison for many years, including their ringleader (who has yet to be held accountable after nearly four years).

[republianmushroom]

8. Totally agree with your posting.

[NBachers]

4. I've got a good solution: Hand out more time so they're in prison and can't cause trouble. Make sense?

[BumRushDaShow]

5. The 45-appointed Judges refuse to do that

Thank Turtle for shoveling as many scum judges as he could into the federal courts.

[Wonder Why]

6. Unlike last time when Traitor Don ran things at the time, Biden can use force and since the

Supremes (not the ones that sing 😁 said he has immunity, he can use much more force since he would be acting to stop a second insurrection.

[johnnyfins]

7. As much as I want President Biden to

leave office with grace and confidence in his accomplishments over the last 4 years, I really want him to drop the hammer on these bully thugs if something resembling Jan 6 (or worse) goes down. He will have most of the nation, the law, and the constitution behind him.