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FBI confirms identify of man who committed suicide in Fargo courtroom
790 KFGO ^ | May 18, 2021 | Paul Jurgens

Posted on 05/19/2021 5:24:35 AM PDT by Presbyterian Reporter

The FBI’s Minneapolis Field Office is conducting an investigation into the death that took place Monday in a courtroom at the Federal Courthouse in Fargo.

Following a guilty verdict and after the jury left the courtroom, 55-year-old Jeffrey Ferris of Belcourt, North Dakota used an easily concealable instrument to take his own life. Ferris died in the courtroom.

Ferris had been found guilty of reckless endangerment, terrorizing, and use of a firearm in relation to a felony crime of violence. The mandatory minimum sentence was seven years in federal prison. Ferris was found not guilty of eight counts of assault with a dangerous weapon.

The FBI will determine whether there was any violation of federal criminal laws. Any violations would be reviewed by the US Attorney’s Office.

The U.S. Marshal’s Service is responsible for security of the courthouse in Fargo.

The agency will review security procedures in the building.


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1 posted on 05/19/2021 5:24:35 AM PDT by Presbyterian Reporter
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"The FBI will determine whether there was any violation of federal criminal laws. Any violations would be reviewed by the US Attorney’s Office."

Suicide in a courtroom is unacceptable. They should throw the book at him.

2 posted on 05/19/2021 5:27:55 AM PDT by DannyTN
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And if he had survived, he should get the death penalty for trying in the first place.


3 posted on 05/19/2021 5:31:03 AM PDT by T. P. Pole
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“easily concealable instrument”

What would that be? Asking for a friend.


4 posted on 05/19/2021 5:34:59 AM PDT by dynachrome ("I will not be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.")
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What would that be? Asking for a friend.

A pencil. (see John Wick)

5 posted on 05/19/2021 5:36:59 AM PDT by Sirius Lee (They intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live and live like you are prepping for eternal life)
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Too bad he didn’t do it *before* the trial.He would have saved US taxpayers even *more* money.


6 posted on 05/19/2021 5:37:01 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Trump: "They're After You. I'm Just In The Way")
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One missing clue from article:

“You could hear him screaming, ‘I can’t breathe.’”


7 posted on 05/19/2021 5:37:15 AM PDT by Mouton (The enemy of the people is the media.)
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"an easily concealable instrument"

A harmonica?

8 posted on 05/19/2021 5:41:08 AM PDT by Manic_Episode ( “Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.”)
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I was wondering that too. A few years ago there was a big Mafia trial at the Federal Courthouse in Boston that I attended for a few days (it involved a very famous local boy,Whitey Bulger). Upon entering the courthouse each day I was searched thoroughly and when the beeper went off (because of my metal hips) I was taken aside for further scrutiny. I doubt that I could have even sneaked a toothpick into that courthouse,let alone a lethal weapon.
9 posted on 05/19/2021 5:42:00 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Trump: "They're After You. I'm Just In The Way")
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Forgot to mention...before the start of one of the day's proceedings I got to chat (briefly) with the prosecutor who was portrayed in the film Black Mass,the true story of Whitey Bulger...formerly of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list (just below Bin Laden).
10 posted on 05/19/2021 5:45:51 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Trump: "They're After You. I'm Just In The Way")
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OK, now that’s really funny.


11 posted on 05/19/2021 5:45:56 AM PDT by Mr. Lucky
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I guess some guys don’t mind the prison life but some that get out no matter what as in this case will they go back into that system.


12 posted on 05/19/2021 5:47:03 AM PDT by Jolla
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“reckless endangerment, terrorizing, and use of a firearm in relation to a felony crime of violence.”

*****

Not sure what he really did, some stories called it “stalking related incidents.”


13 posted on 05/19/2021 5:47:36 AM PDT by BusterDog
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You have to be really serious about offing yourself.


14 posted on 05/19/2021 5:50:57 AM PDT by dynachrome ("I will not be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.")
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Not as much security for your average doofus.


15 posted on 05/19/2021 5:51:42 AM PDT by dynachrome ("I will not be reconstructed, and I do not give a damn.")
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To: Mr. Lucky
Well, it certainly wasn't a tuba!
16 posted on 05/19/2021 6:05:13 AM PDT by Manic_Episode ( “Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.”)
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LOL! You win.


17 posted on 05/19/2021 6:06:51 AM PDT by Flick Lives (“Today we celebrate the first glorious anniversary of the Information Purification Directives.”)
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To: dynachrome

Hi.

Possibly a polymer knife?

I have one that is six inches and can both stab and cut.

Easily concealed, no metal, difficult to find in a body search.

5.56mm


18 posted on 05/19/2021 6:13:39 AM PDT by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho need to go.)
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To: DannyTN

LMAO! I was thinking the same thing. How dare he commit a crime perimortem!


19 posted on 05/19/2021 6:15:26 AM PDT by rarestia (Repeal the 17th Amendment and ratify Article the First to give the power back to the people!)
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I find it interesting how much they are NOT saying about him.

I wonder what he really did?


20 posted on 05/19/2021 6:17:41 AM PDT by Chickensoup (Voter ID for 2020!! Leftists totalitarian fascists appear to be planning to eradicate conservatives)
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