'Zip Tie Guy' Eric Munchel Granted Pretrial Release By Judge

[SheltieLover]

https://www.newsweek.com/zip-tie-guy-eric-manchel-granted-pretrial-release-judge-1563869

[DOJ has received a delay in this terrorist's release until 10AM Monday. Arricle states it us unknown if DOJ will take qction to stop this release.]

Eric Gavelek Munchel—the 30-year-old insurrectionist who was arrested on January 10 and charged with conspiracy after being pictured in viral videos wearing a tactical vest and carrying zip ties around the congressional chamber during the January 6 riot on the Capitol—has been granted pretrial release by a judge overseeing his case.

Lawyers with the Department of Justice (DOJ) said they believe Munchel to be a flight risk and a danger to the community. U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensleydidn't agree with DOJ lawyers' worries about Munchel harming others or running away if released, according to WZTV. Frensley was appointed by the Republican-led Senate during the administration of former President Donald Trump.

"In our society, liberty is the norm, and detention before trial is an exception," Frensley explained. "I asked the government point-blank what [the potential] danger was and they referred to his 'radicalization' and the views that he holds. The court believes that in light of this, Mr. Munchel does not pose an obvious and clear danger to the safety of this community."

Frensley also said that even though Munchel broke the law by entering the Capitol building as part of a mob that sought to overturn the results of the presidential election, videos showing Munchel being friendly and deferential to police officers made the judge think that he would respect the legal process.

More at link. This judge needs to be removed immediately!!!

[dchill]

1. Justice takes a hit when the radical is from the white right.

Justice should be blind. Judges shouldn't.

[SheltieLover]

3. This is ridiculous to even consider letting terrorist loose!!!

Fucking judges do this all the time!

Justice should be blind. Judges shouldn't.

I love this quote!

I'm.wondering if this judge now might qualify for removal?

[choie]

2. "Detention before trial isn't the norm"

Unless you’re African American or moslem.

[SheltieLover]

4. It absolutely should be for violence against persons!

Idgaf if someone is purple with orange stripes!

[gldstwmn]

5. This should not have happened.

[SheltieLover]

6. It hasn't happened yet.

Watch Monday's news to see if DOJ intervenes to keep this human garbage from further endangering others or our democracy!

[gldstwmn]

9. Thank goodness.

[SheltieLover]

10. Gothmog posted fed judge blocked release!

Was in the trending thread lost a bit ago.

These judges - ALL who release violent criminals to the streets - need to go!

[Gothmog]

7. A federal judge has BLOCKED the release of so-called "zip tie guy"

Link to tweet

[SheltieLover]

8. Ty so much!!!