A federal judge has acquitted a New Mexico man of charges that he illegally entered the U.S. Capitol riot and engaged in disorderly conduct after walking into the building during last year’s riot.
. McFadden, who was nominated by former President Donald Trump, acquitted Martin of all four counts for which he was charged.
McFadden described Martin's testimony as “largely credible." The judge said it was not unreasonable for him to believe that officers allowed him to enter the Capitol, even though alarms were blaring and broken glass was strewn about the floor. Martin said he “went with the flow” as he approached the Capitol and testified that he saw a police officer wave him into the building. Martin remained inside the Capitol for about 10 minutes after entering the building through the Rotunda doors, according to prosecutors.“It was a magical day in many ways,” he testified on Tuesday before adding, “I know some bad things happened.”
Defense attorney Dan Cron said Martin saw another person shake a police officer’s hand after entering the Capitol. Martin placed his hand on an officer’s shoulder “as a gesture of thanks and of good will,” Cron said.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Judge Jackson’s historic confirmation assured after three GOP senators say ‘yes’ - New York Amsterdam NewsSenate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, said out loud on Monday what many may have thought about the Supreme Court nomination hearings where Republicans verbally lynched Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Les mer »
Top New York Judge Not Complying With Vaccine MandateJudge Jenny Rivera could be kicked off the bench for failing to comply with a rule requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Les mer »
Why a new jaguar sighting near the Arizona-Mexico border gives experts hopeThis rare sighting suggests the jaguar's range may be expanding—and emphasizes the importance of keeping wildlife corridors open between the United States and Mexico, a vast contiguous expanse of habitat for many creatures
Les mer »
New bill proposes later start time for New Jersey high schoolsStudents get to sleep in? New bill proposes a later start time for New Jersey high schools.
Les mer »
Meet Jon Batiste, new Grammy winner with plenty going on - New York Amsterdam NewsJon Batiste wears so many hats he may need a closet for them all — recording artist, bandleader, musical director, film composer, museum creative director and scion of New Orleans musical royalty.
Les mer »