Posted on Apr 19, 2021
Capitol riot defendants use journalism as defense against charges
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Eight people charged in cases related to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 are using journalism as part of their defense, the Associated Press reported.
The defendants do not work at any mainstream outlets and do not have proper credentials that journalist are required to obtain.
Instead, the defendants are behind right-winged websites which include Infowars and platforms called "Murder the Media News," “Political Trance Tribune,” “Insurgence USA,” and “Thunderdome TV,” according to the Associated Press.
The defendants do not work at any mainstream outlets and do not have proper credentials that journalist are required to obtain.
Instead, the defendants are behind right-winged websites which include Infowars and platforms called "Murder the Media News," “Political Trance Tribune,” “Insurgence USA,” and “Thunderdome TV,” according to the Associated Press.
Capitol riot defendants use journalism as defense against charges
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Journalism
Washington
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Crime
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Let's see how that works out for them in court. Their first hurdle, journalists can't use that as a shield to participate in a crime. Had they stayed outside and not participated then they would probably be good. But since they were arrested, I doubt that is the case. I suspect they were active participants and in the Capitol building.
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