Eric Swalwell Finally Serves Mo Brooks With Lawsuit Holding Him Responsible For Jan. 6

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) successfully served Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) with a lawsuit holding Brooks and other top Republicans “responsible for the injury and destruction” on Jan. 6 after initially failing to locate him – but Brooks alleged the server committed criminal trespassing, which Swalwell’s attorney denied. Former President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Rudy Giuliani are all defendants in the lawsuit.

Brooks said in a tweet Swalwell “FINALLY did his job, served complaint,” adding that it was given to his wife and claiming Swalwell’s team “committed a CRIME” by “unlawfully sneaking INTO MY HOUSE & accosting my wife,” though he didn’t go into further detail. Brooks also cited Alabama’s penalties for first degree criminal trespass, which is among the most common charges brought against Capitol rioters by the Department of Justice.

Swalwell attorney Philip Adonian told Forbes the allegation is “utterly false” and that the process server “did not enter the house,” adding that he “lawfully handed the papers to Mo Brooks’ wife at their home… which is perfectly legitimate under the federal rules.”

Trump’s attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the suit last month, arguing the former president has “absolute immunity” from all legal liability for actions he committed while president – an argument that was largely rejected by the Supreme Court last year.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/06/06/eric-swalwell-finally-serves-mo-brooks-with-lawsuit-holding-him-responsible-for-jan-6/?sh=2f1f7c4221bb

[jimfields33]

1. We better f'ing keep the house next year!!!!!!

It’s going to be a dumpster fire if repugs get the majority.