Chansley made a deal. This happens every day in criminal courts across the country. Chansley probably concluded that because the case would be tried before a DC jury the chance of an acquital was quite low. Likewise, depending upon the actual charges, the prosecution may have made it clear that if Chansley went to trial and was convicted, then a much greater sentence would be sought. So, this may be why he pled. But, I am troubled by the tape released by Carlson. In any criminal trial the government has an obligation to provide the defendant with any exculpatory evidence in its possession or control. The tape, showing him being escorted around the Capitol, and the blessing for the police offered by him seem to undercut any criminal intent on Chansley’s part. Why this information was not turned over seems obvious. What if anything will be done now that it is in the open is unclear.
I don’t think Chansley is mentally capable of making any deals.
Lawyers don’t always look out for their clients’ best interests, sad to say. Billable hours and political schmoozing take precedence in more than a few law firms.
The chance of any conservative getting a fair trial in the DC sewer is less than quite low. It’s absolute zero
Exactly. He was escorted in with Capitol Police blessing.
No need fir him to plead guilty. Vids clearly show ge didn’t break ib.