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THREAD: Court decides at 345pm whether to hold US Capitol riot defendant Alex Harkrider of Texas in jail
Harkrider is accused of carrying a *tomahawk* onto Capitol grounds on Jan. 6...and of walking the streets of DC on Jan 5 saying "“there’s going to be a f**ing war tomorrow"
Harkrider is accused of carrying a *tomahawk* onto Capitol grounds on Jan. 6...and of walking the streets of DC on Jan 5 saying "“there’s going to be a f**ing war tomorrow"
In his request for release from jail, Harkrider says he was cooperative, "even helpful" to police during his arrest. He says the tomahawk was small.
*And* the military vet indicates he was following "his commander& #39;s" (Trump& #39;s) instructions that day ==>
*And* the military vet indicates he was following "his commander& #39;s" (Trump& #39;s) instructions that day ==>
Justice Dept says Harkrider discussed his excitement for battle at the Capitol on Jan. 6
Feds accuse Harkrider of being on the frontlines of mob.
They say this image shows him passing a long a chemical spray cannister to others.
(Harkrider argues video shows he doesn& #39;t look at what he& #39;s passing)
They say this image shows him passing a long a chemical spray cannister to others.
(Harkrider argues video shows he doesn& #39;t look at what he& #39;s passing)
Harkrider is scheduled to be formally arraigned this afternoon. I& #39;ll be covering the hearing and the decision on whether to hold him in custody
