Facing damning evidence in the deadly Capitol siege last month — including— rioters are arguing in court they were following then-President Donald Trump’s instructions on Jan. 6. But the legal strategy has already been shot down by at least one judge and experts believe the argument is not likely to get anyone off the hook for the insurrection where five people died, including a police officer.
“It is an astounding thing to imagine storming the United States Capitol with sticks and flags and bear spray, arrayed against armed and highly trained law enforcement. Only someone who thought they had an official endorsement would even attempt such a thing. And a Proud Boy who had been paying attention would very much believe he did,” Chrestman’s lawyers wrote.
Meanwhile, prosecutors have brought charges against more than 250 people so far in the attack, including conspiracy, assault, civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding. Authorities have suggested that rare sedition charges could be coming against some. Hundreds of Trump supporters were photographed and videotaped storming the Capitol and scores posted selfies inside the building on social media, so they can’t exactly argue in court they weren’t there.
“I think it fits perfectly,” he said of the defense. “The more nuanced question is: Who is going to buy it? What kind of jury panel do you need to understand that?”
FFS. In any sane world, simply saying anyone told you you should go commit violence would be seen as a poor mans insanity plea at best.
I remember when you used to report facts. Saying 'where five people died, including a police officer' isn't just factually inaccurate it's a proveable lie.
More believable would be to blame democrats for their fabrications and lies regarding g 2016, the entire Trump presidency, and their many actions prior to the 2020 elections, not limited to constitutional violations
I learned this from a woody woodpecker cartoon in 1974
Yass!
Peer pressure is not an excuse after elementary school. And the crap about doing it because you were told to was wiped out in high school by every adult’s response, “if your friends told you to jump off a cliff would you do it?”
I feel bad for the people under the age of 24 who were there.
They are playing on the overall bias against 45 hoping that espousing this narrative will gain them favor. These are defendants and defense counsel are obviously going to play every card they have.
That defense is as valid as when a serial killer blurts out a 'God told me to do it'.
Trump's throwing his puppets under the bus. Gee, imagine that.
'I was only following orders' has a familiar ring to it. Doesn't pass the smell test.
It's called personal accountability. Something that's been missing since march 2020
They learned from the best by blaming others.
Both things can be true at the same time: 1) following an illegal order makes you guilty. 2) giving an illegal order makes you guilty.
Nobody was 'made' to do a thing. The mob was a result of propaganda and they acted murderously.
Why? It’s true
The murky grey of a dying democracy....
The 'My superior order me to break the law' defense doesn't work in the military and it won't work for Tumplicans.
As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” John 9:1-2
It didn't work when used as a defense b those assaulting people at Trump rallies in 2016. Nor did Trump pay for any legal defenses. So this 2021 group, it's amazing they didn't realize a pardon wasn't going to happen or they'd be used as hitmen for Trump as his puppets.
'...just following orders...'
Many of those who heeded his call will be spending substantial portions if not the remainder of their lives in prison as a consequence,” he wrote. “Meanwhile Donald Trump resumes his life of luxury and privilege.”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂ROT
They may be lying
Biden is dropping bombs on Syria, locking kids in cages, fighting against Medicare for All in a pandemic, Democrats keep saying “empathy is in the White House.” I don’t know how they say it with a straight face You ready for WAR, BIDEN IS ALREADY STARTING A WAR WITH BOMBS
Gee, wonder why the judge is skeptical. That defense has been so effective historically, hasn't it?
If validity can be established then yes, people could have been victims of crime. How to establish validity and separate from radicalization is for the courts to determine... look at case laws of past attempt at democracy. Seriously were they that brainwashed? 🤔
It doesn’t wash…they are adults.
According to Republican senators Trump didn’t incite or order anything, so I guess they should come up with plan b.
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The devil made me do it tee's made a killing
“Many of those who heeded his call will be spending substantial portions if not the remainder of their lives in prison as a consequence,” he wrote. “Meanwhile Donald Trump resumes his life of luxury and privilege.”~ A defense attorney. 🤷♀️ His client made choices
Because he isn't being charged...thats why
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Thank God for judges when executives and legislators fail to recognize facts.
45** was acquitted. You can't blame an 'innocent' man. Lol. You can't have it both ways. 45** has dumped the blame on you & left for Mar-a-Lago.
My mother's words echo in my head...'If someone told you to jump over a cliff, would you?'
Well...were Charles Manson followers allowed to claim they were innocent because he made them kill people?
Buyer's remorse?! 😉 Cult45 Brainwashed
But it's logical. Trump is the guiltiest!
It barely works when you’re in the military, a place where disobeying a direct order takes a major act of courage. How exactly should it apply to fanboys over whom he has no direct authority?
Brain washed defense would seem more viable
The Devil made me do it...yeah, that's the ticket.
If it even has a hint of working, then Trump's punishment should be compounded.
They may do better by saying the devil made me do it! It’s the same as using trump’s name.
Sounds like they’re repeating what Congress just claimed when they impeached Trump then sent those articles to Senate for a hearing
It's not my fault. Trump brainwashed me. Blah Blah Blah... here is jail door... see you walk in... see door slam...
Trump did make us do it. He also made America great again.
They can use the “Trump made me do it!” all they want as long as Donald Trump & all his Congressional & media co-conspirators join them in prison.
Nuremberg defense. Nice.
Yeah no that ain't gonna work. Nazi's would have done the same thing with Hitler then
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