Topic: Political Prosecution

2 chapters across the catalog

Jeremy from The Quartering joins the program to discuss the conviction of a 70-year-old grandmother by a DC jury for her presence at the Capitol on January 6. The case is presented as an example of the weaponization of the justice system against political opponents. The discussion contrasts the harsh treatment of peaceful protesters with the perceived leniency shown to violent criminals in major cities.

Dr. Gold criticizes the selective prosecution of January 6th defendants, comparing the treatment of Peter Navarro and Steve Bannon to the dropped charges for 2017 inauguration protesters. She argues that the government is overcharging defendants to force plea deals, citing her own case where she was charged with five crimes despite only having evidence for a misdemeanor trespass.