Judge Declares a Mistrial in Antifa Trial
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Judge Declares a Mistrial in Antifa Trial
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On Tuesday, jury selection began in the nation’s first Antifa trial post-President Trump’s domestic terrorist designation. However, a U.S. district judge was quick to declare a mistrial, citing the behavior of one of the defense attorneys.
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From Fox News:
A federal judge on Tuesday declared a mistrial in the case of nine alleged Antifia members charged in connection with the ambush shooting of a police officer at a Texas U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center over a T-shirt worn by one of the defense attorneys.
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman cited the shirt worn by attorney MarQuetta Clayton under a blazer, which depicted civil rights icons. Clayton, who is defending Maricela Rueda, apparently wore the shirt during jury selection.
“I don’t know why in the world you would think that’s appropriate,” Pittman told Clayton, the Texas Standard reported.
Pittman apparently learned of Clayton’s shirt, which featured images of figures like Martin Luther King Jr., after the attorney had already questioned potential jurors. Though the other defense attorneys opposed the mistrial, the Judge said he would schedule a hearing in which Clayton will have to explain why she shouldn’t be sanctioned.
The Judge claimed that Clayton’s shirt sent a political message equating the Antifa defendants with famous civil rights icons, potentially biasing jurors. Pittman even argued that the attire choice may have been intentional, arguing that the defense lawyers would be outraged if prosecuting attorneys were to have donned pro-Trump and pro-law enforcement apparel in front of the jury.
As IFA covered over the weekend, Antifa militants attacked the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas last July, injuring a police officer. Nine defendants are currently facing charges in relation to the incident. Additionally, this is the first time Antifa has been dragged into court since President Trump labeled the group a domestic terror organization. The results of this trial, whether good or bad, will set a legal precedent that may influence the future of left-wing terror in our nation.
Let’s pray for a fair, unbiased jury, as well as for a just ruling in this case!
How are you praying about this trial? Share your prayers and scriptures below.
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Select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens. Let them judge the people at all times; and let it be that every major dispute they will bring to you, but every minor dispute they themselves will judge. Exodus 18:21-22.
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the wisdom You have given to Judge Pittman to address misleading tactics by the defense atty Clayton. As this trial moves forward, let men/women who fear You, those of truth and who hate dishonest gain be placed in charge of our courts, from local to federal. Set Your precedent in this trial that it might be viewed and used for the well-being of our communities. We declare that chaos, rebellion, money for dishonest purposes will not succeed. Instead, by Your Spirit, bring forth a judgment which is acceptable in Your sight. That which restores safety and peace and brings honor to Your name. In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.
Father, forgive us and heal our land. We recognize YOU as our Source, our Redeemer, our Savior, the Lover of our souls. Have mercy and help with this case. Where does our Help come from? Our help comes from The Maker of Heaven and Earth… You, Father. Let there continue to be chaos in the camp of the enemy. May those You have appointed be fair and just. May the leaders in this case be as King Asa and SEEK YOU, BUILD AND SUCCEED. Holy Spirit, blow Your Breath on this case. Influence the judge and jurors in their decisions. We trust You, LORD, that You are working ALL things for good for those who are called according to Your purposes. Thank You. Our expectations are high in seeing You move and answer and to help us to pray. In Jesus Name. Amen