Caldwell, 66, who has back pain that he says is exacerbated by detention, was not among the members of the Oath Keepers who stormed the Capitol. US District Judge Amit Mehta said there is no direct evidence that he planned to enter the building. He also noted that Caldwell had cooperated with FBI agents when they came to interview him.
“...Caldwell had cooperated with FBI agents when they came to interview him.”
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That was his first mistake.
He should have not said anything to these jackbooted thugs until he had at least one attorney present and the interview was videotaped with Caldwell retaining a copy.