Posted on 03/17/2016 4:49:39 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
Thomas DiMassimo’s attorney does not think his client will be charged in state court, but that the federal misdemeanor charge will go forward.
“I don’t think he’s going to be charged in both jurisdictions,” said Jon Paul Rion, who added that he didn’t think DiMassimo would be in Dayton Municipal Court on Tuesday. “It’s clear that Thomas is simply a college student who, in his mind, was simply engaging in a form of political speech and making a statement, in his own mind.
“He is not a member of any organization. Those statements (of DiMassimo’s possible ties to ISIS) are completely without basis.”
The federal crime DiMassimo is accused of carries a one-year maximum sentence after a conviction. If a weapon had been used or serious physical injuries had been suffered, there could have been a 10-year maximum.
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In other words, ‘Take it easy on him, he is one of us.’
Make an example out of him !
Why was he let out ON BAIL the SAME day as the act? Why was he given the opportunity to not only use social media but appear on network news? (I’m calling out CNN).
He risked a castrophe. He violated Federal statutes by his actions.
One year? A start. But by his OWN public admission (tweets, and in his interview in air) he wanted to TAKE the microphone and podium from Mr. Trump. Isn’t THAT action (the physical overtaking of the microphone and podium) turning those items, by force, into weapons?
Better put this NUT away. He’s far too old to let roam; plus he’s a damn nut case. FBI better watch this guy.
I’ve read that the best you can do with the Feds is to negotiate the best settlement. They have an incredibly high conviction rate.
The fact that he bridged a Secret Service line will not bode well for him
F’em and the ones that soon follow
why was he not charged with assaulting a federal agent? I PUSHED past the secret service agents!
I can GUARANTEE you that if I went up to ANY local cop and PUSHED them, I would be in jail or dead.
because he is the poster boy for disruptors
he is showing the way....... we will not be harmed. give em hell. there is no personal cost involved
Who’s picking up the fees for the ‘prominent’ defense attorney, Jon Paul Rion?
I believe that getting him on the national networks cemented the case against him. Speaking on film without having an attorney next to you is just STUPID !
I agree w/Tex’s post above.
This can NOT BE a misdemeanor. And the second layer of charges (Ohio) needs to be held in place also. NO concurrent sentences. ALL time MUST be served. This cannot be permitted.
The Ohio jurist, who allowed bail (which by the way was set at what amount?!?) needs questioned as to his/her leniency. Why was he let go immediately?
This was dismissed too quickly and swept under the rug (because it’s Trump??? Because if that’s the case anarachy reigns.)
Jail time in a Federal facility. No early parole. Full sentence.
Secret Service protection puts this Act of Violence in a different light. It is a physical threat against someone deemed to have the protection of a future president.
Lawyer talk? Those ISIS ties “completely without basis” is not the same as “totally untrue”.
Maybe charging one Caucasian with a 10-year crime will prevent persons of color whose “lives matter” from committing more felony’s.
I would argue off the cuff that there was no jurist involved but rather a political hack with an anti Republican agenda
Further, by choosing a charge that was very insignificant, the Federal DA was patron for the crowd of disruptors. The federalization was the path down the way to insignificance of the event
There was an assault but no assault charge by order from way above
One of the screen clips showed blood on the hand of the Secret Service agent as DiMassimo was hauled off.
Anyone have a copy for posting before it falls down the memory hole....?
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