On Jan. 6, rioters coming from a pro-Trump rally broke into the U.S. Capitol, resulting in deaths, injuries, arrests and vandalism.at the United States Capitol, a growing number of those charged are employing a new defense: blaming the police for letting them in.
Grider, of Texas, is one of dozens of suspected rioters who claimed to be unaware they were not allowed inside -- some of whom argued that they were actually ushered in by officers. He now faces multiple charges including violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. Even as scrutiny of Capitol police continues to build, experts say it is unlikely such a defense will work in most situations.Images released by the U.S. Department of Justice show protesters Christopher Grider, Brandon Fellows, and Jacob Lewis, who are charged in connection with participation in the events of Jan. 6, 2021 during which security of the Capitol was breached by protesters while the Congress was in session to certify the results of the 2020 Presidential Election.
"Whether or not people knew that it was not lawful to enter the grounds as they did, many are charged with parading, demonstrating, or picketing -- and that is prohibited, and no intent is required," Merkl said. "If someone believes that they are allowed to do something, it might negate the intent that's otherwise required to convict," Weisselberg told ABC News."Whether it is successful or not depends on the facts, what they heard, saw, and believed, but I could see that being presented."
Look at this b**** Harris said on Fox idiot vice-president she's a joke and a b**** Watch 'Alyssa Farah slams Harris for 'false' claims about Trump's vaccine plan' on YouTube
But Trump said we were saving our country...!!! 😡
That picture looks staged. Only the liberals act like that. Look at the way he's dressed. Looks just like all the antifa, blm fuks
They were still illegally trespassing. Actions have consequences
Oh good grief now is that a stupid Trump response or what😡😡
Total bullshit!
Law enforcement let them in or their Qanon ,proud boy ,klanns man let them in? Also don't forget the cops say they were out numbered and afraid.. So of course come in friends just don't beat or kill my a$$.
Isn't that the same as going in the bank with a gun or note. 'Security didn't stop me at the door, so... give me all your money'. OR is it the same as the other rioters 'the window was already smashed out the police was at the building across the street ..they didn't stop us so '
It is a wrong that Trump and police did not forbid the rally of rioters.
Riot
It is a wrong that Trump and the police did not forbid the rally of Trump supporters.
Only 29
I thought ignorance of the law was not a defense!?!?!
Only 29!!!!! If that was BLM, the numbers will be 290!
LOCK THEM ALL UP FOR EVER!
they invaded the Capitol because they certainly had the 'false promise' on the part of the one who instigated them to do so, that nothing would happen to them in the future because that barbarism would keep him in office.
They weren’t even allowed to tour the Capitol the days before 1/6, though some GOP broke the rules and escorted them around. THAT was wrong, but they knew then that were with an ESCORT and not allowed to go in without an escort so.. nope that Bologna excuse won’t fly! Try again!
I saw law enforcement letting them in.
Well it's not their fault they don't have a mind of their own. That's the way we do things now isn't it? Don't take responsibility for our own actions. The 'devil made me do it' mentality.
When does someone have to tell anyone you are not allowed when you go in through a broken window, just entering that way should tell you it is illegal.
There’s a special kind of dumb showing it’s ugly face.
Don’t think claiming that you are more stupid that a truck load of dirt just isn’t going to hold water.
It still boggles the mind that they could even do this ! It's embarrassing to be an American. Like some third world country.
Are u freaking kidding me?
Kind of saw that in real time. Glad it’s being pursued.
They had Pelosi Privilege.
ericlo oh sure....come on .... but you'll have to come in through a window or the locked doors..... ffs....smh.....
Riight! And the child who took the candy from the store thought it was okay because no one said no. These people are not children. They knew that what they were doing was wrong.
There are surely way more than 29 that weren't bright enough to figure that out by themselves.🙄 Stupid is as stupid does.
I can understand that. I watched the video and the police were just standing there letting them enter.
How dumb can they really be. Actually, I blame mtgreenee bc she told them that the Capitol was the people’s house. BUT ignorance is not part of the plea deal
If you aren’t sure... better ask
Ummm yeah lol
Oh Yes The SteveMartinToGo I forgot armed robbery was illegal defense!
GovJVentura Yes that makeshift gallows with Pence’s name on it was a souvenir from the gift shop
They are so full of it.
chipiaje_sara, Congressional staffer, recounts her experience on January 6, 2021.
:'they were not allowed to be there' what no let them is destroying every things than exist inside the building
This might, in part, be true. There were videos that came out right after the insurrection showing the Capitol police completely allowing in the rioters. Whether or not that is a good defense, is a separate matter (p.s. it is not).
Bullshit!
GovJVentura Racist Cop: “Walk right in sir. Can I get you a beverage?”
ChrisMystery4 There were, in fact, waved in.
GovJVentura Shays' Rebellion (1786)
GovJVentura exhibit A
Balogna! 👎
Blah blah blah... as you sit in jail
GovJVentura As long as you don’t know it was a crime, you’re straight.
What a defense. No one stops you heading into a bank either UNTIL YOU ROB IT.
Lying SOB’s
Right that’s what They broke doors busted in windows
And Trump is free for causing it to happen. 😡
Too bad, you're guilty...if even so, you destroyed property, threatened life, killed life, and entered violently.
GovJVentura So... it's OK to speed if you don't see a speed limit sign?
I guess nobody told them they couldn't defecate on the floor either, so they did.
Ah, the old “ignorance of the law” defense.
GovJVentura What a crock!
GovJVentura So who was chasing the police officer that diverted the crowd away from the senators
B S
Hmmmmm got intellect Got manners
No one has told me not to steal anything from this shop, but if I do... I'll get arrested
GovJVentura Really? They really thought it was okay to bash in windows and doors to get in? 🤔
Absurd ... they pushed in violently! What the heck do we call that now...tourism? Filthy Liars!
🤡
Arrest the crooked cops.
TheValuesVoter Lol! Weak!
I noticed that. They wouldn't let Black People in like that.
Follow the orange king. They even lie like him.
Well...for some of them....they are right! 🤷🏽♀️
So all the broken stuff & trashing the place, & fighting police didnt give the rest in the back that followed a clue that things have seriously crossed the line
Yep you can see that. Unfortunately
Researchers suggest the effective range of an excuse is less than a meter. Try again.
So their defense is being stupid. Okay
What kind of a judge will believe this nonsense?
Claiming ignorance as a defense,sounds like the average Trump supporter.
Prob bc they were busy getting beaten with American flags. MAGA
😂😂😂
So they’re basically admitting that they’re complete idiots? Got it.
Hmmmm...I can believe that. I mean, those people don't stand for anything, so they fall for everything 🙄
The old 'nobody told me, I didn't know' routine. Dumb.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
Half are guilty of aiding and abetting domestic terrorists.
Nice try.
Sure. On a normal day anyone can just go wherever they want in the nation's Capitol & even state capitols. Give me a break. That's ludicrous. You can't even do that in public or gov't facilities. These LawAndOrder individuals attempted a coup. InsurrectionHasConsequences
Ignorance isn’t an excuse.
Does pleading ignorance really ever work?
Ignorance of the law is not a valid defense.
Being felony stupid should be an enhancement.
I’m sure those 29 people believe that the Democrats eat children, that Q is some profit, that Trump was sent from God and believe Fox News is actually news.
Yeah right, so what did they think the barricades and Cops were trying to do!
Well, At least Donald J Trump left his MAGA’s supporters hanging and their arrests and trials for assaults and murders will continue!
I thought magatards were ready to die for donnie, now they are afraid of a little jail time. Come on magatards man up.
Good luck with that lame argument. That’s like saying, “Nobody said I couldn’t rob that bank.” What a farce. Have fun in prison, traitors.
But no one charged with the 5 people who died murders?
Oh. Like the vault was open, so I just walked in?
I’m sure the officer who was being crushed in the door, having his gas mask ripped off his face, disagrees.
Has no one ever heard the term, “Ignorance of the law is no excuse.”
Through broken doors & windows? Yeah, ok...
There's a lot of shit that authorities will 'let' you do, and then prosecute you after the fact. Further proof that these people were indoctrinated into a cult or are unapologetically stupid, or both
Trump would of made it a National Holiday and the Republican Senators would endorse it..
Dumbasses don't know that being a dumbass isn't a legal defense. How very surprising.
Was only a matter of time till the “we’re stupid” defense became the default. They’re not wrong.
hahahaha
Sure looked that way
Is this the ignorance of the law defense? Does that work now?
BLM — Burning ☑️ Looting ☑️ Murder☑️