Journalist Arrested for J6 Reporting | Saturday Extra
Mar 9, 2024
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An investigative journalist was arrested for his reporting on January 6th, claiming selective prosecution for his words. The podcast discusses the fairness of charges, perceptions of being penalized for viewpoints, legal implications of statements, and unequal prosecution of journalists post-January 6.
Selective prosecution in Capitol riot cases based on political affiliation.
Federal authorities targeting voices diverging from mainstream narrative using language as a basis for charges.
Deep dives
Steve Baker's View on the Charges
Steve Baker contests the fairness of the misdemeanor charges brought against him by the Justice Department following his documentation of the Capitol incident. While he admits to entering the Capitol during the riot, he dismisses the charges of disorderly conduct and protesting as baseless. Baker argues that such charges are part of a strategy to pressure defendants into quick plea deals, highlighting perceived injustices in the judicial process.
Selective Prosecution and Law Application
Baker criticizes what he sees as a selective prosecution by federal authorities, particularly in distinguishing charges related to journalism based on political affiliations. He points out discrepancies in how laws are applied, citing instances where journalists on the right side of the political spectrum face harsher treatment than those on the left for similar actions. Baker highlights a pattern of aggressive tactics and punishments aimed at individuals with certain political backgrounds.
Message to Dissenting Voices and Optimism in Legal Proceedings
Baker suggests that federal authorities seek to stifle voices deviating from the mainstream narrative, extending beyond journalists to anyone challenging the preferred discourse. He underscores the use of language and associations as grounds for charges, rather than actions during the events. Despite pessimism regarding the fairness of trials in DC, Baker finds optimism in the amplified attention his case has received, hinting at a potential shift in how such cases are perceived and addressed.
Investigative journalist Steve Baker was arrested, handcuffed, and put in leg shackles for his actions on January 6th. In our interview he says he is being selectively prosecuted for his words, not his actions, because he is telling the truth about the Capitol riots. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.
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