Georgia lawyer off to jail for his part in Capitol Hill riot

[beschizza]

Originally published at: Georgia lawyer off to jail for his part in Capitol Hill riot | Boing Boing

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[gracchus]

Calhoun is “expected” to lose his license to practice law.

I’d hope so but wouldn’t bet on it. He’s on white Boomer male in America, after all.

Either way, this fascist thug is now a criminal lawyer.

[snigs]

If he’s bragging about taking headshots on police, Congress and/or the general public, it’s possible some nuances of the legal system have escaped him. Maybe he shouldn’t be allowed to practice law.

[cannibalpeas]

@beschizza

At least 41 clients here are going to lose the lawyer that they’ve already paid, that they selected, that’s their counsel of choice

Then give them a refund. Although I couldn’t give less of a shit if these terrorist lose every dime. I’m sure it will all be going to this lawyer, anyway. Legal money-go-round.

[Otherbrother]

@beschizza

a hearing in June where Calhoun and his lawyer, Cartersville attorney Don Evans

Another fine example of MAGA: Making Attorneys Get Attorneys

[VeronicaConnor]

@beschizza

Calhoun posted on Facebook: "Today the American People proved we have the power.

Well he’s actually right about that part. The other 73% of the population that he thinks don’t exist voted for all those politicians who democratically created the legal system and appointed the judges that put him in prison for a violent uprising against the majority’s wishes. They do in fact have the power.

[MikeR]

We shouldn’t judge on appearances - but I wouldn’t feel reassured if he rocked up as my defence.

[vernonbird]

@beschizza

…sentenced to 18 months in prison on a series of charges related to his participation in the Jan. 6 riot on Capitol Hill.

That’s not nearly enough.
You’d think a lawyer would know better, but cultists are gonna cult…

@beschizza

Calhoun reportedly posted about his ability to execute headshots,

So, he is either spewing bullshit, or is admitting to murder.

@beschizza

called for the slaughter of his political enemies,

If it acts like a fascist and talks like a fascist…

@beschizza

and boasted about being among the first to break into Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s office in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

I’m guessing he pleaded ‘not guilty’ to all charges.

@beschizza

…his lawyer… argued Calhoun should be allowed to keep his license…
“At least 41 clients here are going to lose the lawyer that they’ve already paid, that they selected, that’s their counsel of choice,”

That’s not a very compelling arguement, nor does it speak highly of the judgement of those clients; but bad judgement may well be why they need an attorney in the first place.

[Hanglyman]

18 months?? The sentences for other insurrectionists of 4 to 7 years were already inadequate, this is a slap on the wrist. They’re practically encouraging him to try again.

[VeronicaConnor]

@MikeR

I wouldn’t feel reassured if he rocked up as my defence.

My first question for him would be, “how important do you think the fringe on flags is, legally speaking?”

[Me-No-English]

@Otherbrother

MAGA: Making Attorneys Get Attorneys

That naturally flows from MAGA: My A55 Got Arrested