Capitol Rioter Insists 'I Am Not a Person' in 'Self-Destructive' Court Appearance
Capitol rioter Pauline Bauer was ordered to remain in jail on Friday following a strange and "self-destructive" court appearance.
Bauer, who owns and operates a pizzeria in Pennsylvania, was in court to potentially receive a pre-trial release from jail, should she agree to follow the conditions set forward by the court. She had previously been denied a release a week prior by Donald Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, who expressed concern that she would not comply with the release conditions.
On Friday, Bauer began by giving a statement that, according to Law & Crime, suggested phrasing reminiscent of the "sovereign citizen" movement. Adherents to that movement believe that they should not be subject to laws and decisions made by judges, juries, police or governments, and often claim that they do not have to pay taxes. The Southern Poverty Law Center claims that the movement's roots are "racist and antisemitic."
Afterward, Bauer began exchanging Bible verses with McFadden, culminating in her claim that she is "not a person."
"I Pauline... a living soul... He gave man dominion over the land..." Bauer said.
"Romans 13 — Let every person be subject to the governing authorities," Judge McFadden reportedly said in response.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/capitol-rioter-insists-i-am-not-a-person-in-self-destructive-court-appearance/ar-AAOOJnV
Trying for an insanity defense it sounds like.
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