Alleged Capitol rioter asks judge for permission to travel to Peru to be married

[demmiblue]

Source: The Hill

An alleged Capitol rioter is asking a judge for permission to travel to Peru to get married.

An attorney for Troy Williams asked the judge in a brief court filing on Tuesday to allow the Kentucky man to travel to Peru on Feb. 23 and to return on March 10. Williams’s fiancé lives in Peru, the filing states.

Williams was arrested on Feb. 1, according to court records, but was released shortly afterward.

He is facing charges of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building or grounds, and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.

Read more: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/538166-alleged-capitol-rioter-asks-judge-for-permission-to-travel-to-peru

[AllaN01Bear]

1. and if a trump appointee , most likely will grant.

[TruckFump]

2. GMAFB!

The Trump Humper terrorist should have thought of what his life would be like if he rioted on Jan. 6th. Geeeez!

[Pantagruel]

4. In his defense

he didn't go there to "riot". He was there to hang Pence, kill Pelosi and overturn a democratic election.

[TruckFump]

7. Yep, so true.

He had legitimate goals of a democracy -- so he should be rewarded by going on a trip and getting married.

I'm white and every time I read about requests like this, immediately comes to my mind, "White privilege." It's like they think that their lives should not change because of January 6. Elections have consequences, and so do actions.

[Claire Oh Nette]

13. exhibit A

They persist in demonstrating the very privilege they insist is non-existent.

[TruckFump]

14. They are TOTALLY blind.

The Trump Humper White Privilege crowd are absolutely blind to the fact that there even IS White Privilege. I'm not sure if they have spent their entire lives living under rocks, but how in this day and age can anyone not be aware that there is White Privilege.

[Claire Oh Nette]

15. Anecdotal analysis

Based on my friends' political leanings, the insurrection-inclined took over their dad's businesses, or followed in parents' footsteps in peri-nepotism into real estate. Lot of Gentlemen's C- back of the class folks who got by on charm (white privilege). Big fish in small ponds.
They are full of "regret" for having to face actual consequences.

Jail time and felony convictions for all of them. No guns, no voting. Karma is a bitch.

[TruckFump]

17. Jan 6th.

Yes, those on Jan 6th who tried to stop the count of the electoral college, they they need to have a felony record and let them see what that does to the rest of their lives.

[Claire Oh Nette]

25. Clinton/Obama/Biden's coming for yer gunz

The right has been screaming that "they're coming for your guns, they're coming for your guns" since I was a kid.

No one's coming for anyone's guns. Social Security, yeah, but not guns.

They chose to commit felonies. Felons can't vote or own guns. It's just perfect, almost Shakespearean. What they fear most they're doing to themselves. Because they never learned the Golden Rule applies to them, too.

[joho260]

36. Felonies vs. Misdemeanors

How many of these Capitol insurrectionists have been charged with felonies (as opposed to misdemeanors)?

[Delphinus]

48. Welcome to DU!

[FBaggins]

23. And he wouldn't be able to travel outside of the country...

... if he had been charged with any of those things.

With these charges? He'll probably be allowed to go. He was already allowed to leave DC and head back to KY.

[flying_wahini]

3. So he can stay there indefinitely if he gets his hall pass?

[Demonaut]

5. beware, he might be Shining Path

[Fritz Walter]

6. The judge should grant him limited travel permission

Fly this terrorist to Guantanamo Bay.
One-way.

[lonely bird]

8. Ummmm, how about no?

And, if necessary, fuck no?

[appleannie1]

9. When has it been impossible to get married in the U S of A? Why does one have to go to Peru?

[George II]

10. Why doesn't she travel to the US to get married?

[Escurumbele]

46. She may not want to marry him anymore...

Get married today, go to jail tomorrow for 10 or more years? Please...

[Paladin]

11. Not only no, but HELL no.

Enough of the coddling of these fascist rioters.

[3Hotdogs]

12. Yiz got it wrong. He meant

Peru, Maine.

Thats probably ok for him to go to.

[Historic NY]

16. 'C'mon man', WTF

[LiberalFighter]

18. Wouldn't marrying her in Peru give him citizenship?

And force Peru to refuse extradition back to the USA?

[Hulk]

35. Don't believe so.

I am married to a Mexican, and living in Mexico; but I would have to apply for Mexican citizenship - which I have zero desire to do.

Peru, of course, could be different.

[ToxMarz]

41. Depends on the law in Peru

Marrying a US citizen does not automatically make you a US citizen, and some are never granted citizenship. But their children are automatically US citizens.

[Sanity Claws]

19. That means he would have family ties in Peru and less likely to return to face criminal charges

[Jay25]

20. You just can't make this shit up. At least America's 'equality' facade is over.

We have a worldwide audience of how American justice really works.

[cstanleytech]

21. I think he should be allowed to go to be honest.

As soon as he gets Trump to post a 2 million dollar cash bond guaranteeing his return on the appointed date.

[tiptonic]

22. I bet

I bet he is meeting the Crudd women in Mexico.

[getagrip_already]

24. That part of the world is rich in countries that won't extradite.....

Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Nicaragua will frequently refuse extradition requests even though they have treaties. Also countries like brazil will refuse extradition requests for it's citizens, even naturalized ones (it is very easy to get brazilian citizenship).

Might as well say goodbye if they let him go.

[bucolic_frolic]

26. Antifa Williams wouldn't be allowed to travel to Louisville. /nt

[apnu]

27. He's white and male, the judge will allow it.

Bet on it.

[TheRickles]

28. I hear they have good organic food in Peru.

[CaptainTruth]

29. Don't get mad about the wrong thing, folks.

First, I don't think he should be allowed to leave the country, but I'm not a legal professional.

Second, I've heard from several folks who are attorneys who handle cases every day, that requests like this, & the woman's request to go to Mexico for the "bonding retreat," by defendants like this, are routinely granted all the time & our justice system functions just fine with it. That's not what you should be mad about.

What you should be mad about is the fact that requests like this are granted MUCH less frequently when the defendant is poor or a person of color who doesn't have the wealth to afford a Mexican retreat, a Peuvian wedding, or a good attorney who can get them out for a thousand other good reasons (like a child's birthday, or school graduation). Those are the people who get stuck in jail awaiting trial.

If you want to be mad at something about this system, be mad at THAT.

[Lasher]

30. I wonder if he had to post bond

Or if he was released on his own recognizance.

[matt819]

31. WTF

Why do these people think they deserve special consideration? They are suspects in serious crimes. They are, imho, terrorists and should be put on no-fly lists. Fuck their previously scheduled vacations and wedding plans and organic food.

I know this has already been said, but it's probably worth repeating. If these people were Black, they would have been shot and killed. If these people were Black, every single last one of them would be held without bail. Or, at best, with bail but with ankle monitors.
These vile creatures are the definition and essence of white privilege.

[kimbutgar]

32. You know if he goes he's not coming back

The judge should say “NO” your actions have consequences .

[ailsagirl]

38. Apparently the judge isn't aware that actions have consequences

And he's a JUDGE!!!

[KPN]

33. Three thoughts:

He should have thought about that before heading to the Capitol.
His fiance's still going to marry him?
Do we have an extradition treaty with Peru?!

[relayerbob]

34. Good luck on his returning

[ailsagirl]

37. Ask and ye shall receive, apparently

[IronLionZion]

39. Peru has an extradition treaty with the US

in case this terrorist decides to stay there.

[truthisfreedom]

40. They can have him. Why should we pay to put him in prison?

[area51]

42. How about ...

NO.

[DFW]

43. Better yet

Just give his fiancée a visa for the USA so he can marry her here (and then get taken right back to prison).

[Hekate]

44. Is this a joke?

[jmowreader]

45. I find it extremely interesting how many of them are trying to flee the country

They know they're all royally fucked: the insurrection didn't work, Trump isn't still in office, he refused to pardon any of them and President Biden has no patience for their shit. So, they're trying to go on the lam in a country that won't mail them back to the US.

And, fortunately for us but not for them, judges know this is what they're trying to do - and not allowing it.

However, I can see a Winston Shrout situation coming up. Winston Shrout was a sovereign citizen from Oregon who issued 300 fake International Bills of Exchange and taught others to do the same. They gave him 10 years federal time and he went missing for two years. In 2019 they caught him in Arizona, and he's now in FCI Terminal Island.

[Submariner]

47. I've got to find me one of these traveling terrorist gigs

and see the world while overthrowing governments. I'm obviously missing out.

[3Hotdogs]

49. Let his bail bond consist of any weapons he has.

That will insure his return.

[NurseJackie]

50. He wants what?

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

51. Make a new plan, Stan. No need to be coy, Troy.

You're heading for jail, Dale.