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Journalist Arrested for J6 Reporting | Saturday Extra

Mar 9, 2024
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.
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  • 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.

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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.

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