Mark S. Zaid

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

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Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

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Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

RT @JohnWDean: Clear evidence shows Trump was told many times there was no voter fraud — but he kept saying it anyway. There is no question… — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

@julie_kelly2 Be careful what you wish for. Hope your insurance premiums are paid. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

RT @IntlSpyMuseum: #SPYArtifact - Military patches for “Ghost Army,” US, 1944–45. To fool German spies into thinking that there were more… — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Our client @SergeantAqGo testified today in the sentencing of Defendant #DukeWilson, who received 51 months incarceration for his role subverting democracy on #January6th. (@DavidLaufmanLaw) https://t.co/xlvdiYEKlx — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

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Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

@DavidLaufmanLaw @SergeantAqGo https://t.co/xlvdiYEKlx — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

RT @DavidLaufmanLaw: Courageous testimony today by our (⁦@MarkSZaidEsq⁩) joint client, ⁦@SergeantAqGo⁩, at sentencing of January 6 defendan… — PolitiTweet.org

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Court is in RECESS and this case is ADJOURNED. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Remaining counts dismissed. CORRECTION, not counts 3-7 for guilty plea, but counts 3 & 7. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Nothing further from Defense or Govt. Defendant can self-surrender at date & time to be determined by Bureau of Prisons. Will surrender at Sheridan, OR. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

SENTENCE: $200 special assessment to Capitol. Will defer other restitution obligations for 90 days. Other probationary requirements imposed. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Judge: "I do reject the idea that there could be a downward departure. I do sentence you to the guidelines." SENTENCE: 51 months concurrently for counts 3-7. 36 months of supervised release on counts 3-7 $100 special assessment on each count. No financial penalty or fine..... — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Judge: Notes Def is a decent guy, upstanding citizen his entire life, has terrific character references, made a terrible mistake, tried to fess up to what he did. "But this was a horrible day for our country." Court has to send a message. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Defendant: "I can't believe I was doing that." [referring to videos he watched] Doesn't remember walking into the tunnel. That's all he has to say. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Defendant: wants to be retired, be with his cowdog. "Very sorry if he caused any injuries to officers." "I made a very bad decision." "I deserve punishment." "I didn't have a plan to do all of this." — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Defendant: Left. Got an Uber back to motel. Took shower. Felt terrible. Few weeks later he was called that someone saw his picture & he called federal defender's office, later surrendered to FBI. "Very bad decision" to go there that day. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Defendant: Someone pushed him into officers. Being beat on head. Didn't know who was doing it. Got pepper sprayed. Saw ppl breaking windows. Found his son. Said they tried to stop some ppl from breaking windows. Thought "something is really weird here." — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Defendant: Felt pride in being there. Went towards tunnel. Wasn't 1st person. Lots of ppl. Pepper spray. Heard someone yell abt tasers. Someone clubbed him, tried to take his iPad/wallet. Doesn't really remember much else. Can't believe he did what he saw on video. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Defendant: had never been to DC. Came to rally in December, but no candidates. Not much open bc of Covid. Came back for Jan 6th rally w/his son. Disappointed that Trump speech seemed to be same he gave in GA. Then went to Capitol. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Defendant: came to watch JFK. Shook his hand. Was really sad when he was killed. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Defendant is now about to speak. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Defense Counsel: knows this is a serious case, knows all too well what happened here. Watched it on tv from his office. Goes back to crowd dynamics. Talks abt 1930s photos of lynchings where ppl are in suits, maybe coming from church. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Both Judge & Defense Counsel question why Def didn't "get the hell out of there." Defense Counsel: will not minimize what @SergeantAqGo went through. Notes he served in US military & supports law enforcement. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

Judge says Defense Counsel has his "job cut out for him". Defense Counsel: submitted those videos bc he knew Govt would do so. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

.@SergeantAqGo: "I remember vividly what happened that day to me, to him." Express outrages Judge clarifies that no one who assaulted officers have been sentenced to 30-45 days. He assures Sgt Gonell & thanks him. — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

.@SergeantAqGo: "Nor was it an exercise of legitimate political discourse. My faith in the political and judicial systems that support this great country have been shaken and I hope a strong sentence imposed upon Mr. Wilson will help restore it and our Democracy." — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

.@SergeantAqGo: "Those who attacked our Capitol as insurrectionists should be properly punished. I am outraged that they seem to think it was acceptable conduct for them to have done what they did. This was not a peaceful protest." — PolitiTweet.org

Mark S. Zaid @MarkSZaidEsq

.@SergeantAqGo: "As result of his actions, I have not been able to have a normal day with my family at home or at work since January 6, 2021." Describes injuries: physical & emotional. — PolitiTweet.org