Defendant RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS and ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER case update
Oh. My. God. The USAO-DC went there - read pages 3 and 4 of the Opposition Motion filed on July 8, 2021 - it is SPLENDIFEROUS and that’s me under selling what was filed
Like I said I’m not a cyborg and occasionally I accidentally miss a case and a genuine hat-tip to Marla - yesterday she provided me with a link to the February Affidavit of a case I overlooked.
Also I get it, some have strong opinions about her. In the past Marla and I have vehemently disagreed but we’ve had a years long “agree to respectfully disagree” —so please don’t target her or think I’m betraying other friendships. I have friends on the right and the left. At times we can have very spirited debates and genuinely dislike a position.
As a Country I genuinely believe that Trump conditioned us to hate anyone what doesn’t share your point of view. Frankly I think we have to stop talking at each other and maybe start listening more and talking less. And absolutely stop with the “Us Versus Them” thinking - that only seeks to divide us further apart. After Trump, as a Nation, we have become so divided and we’ve lost sight of the fact we are ALL Americans. And yes we can fight like brothers and sisters but we have to return to the place of respectfully agreeing to disagree. And understanding that compromise isn’t a dirty word.
Just because I might not like or even agree with a person’s position that should not in any way mean that person is my enemy. Now if you come for my children or marriage —I swear on my ancestors I will burn you to the ground and your great grandchildren will never know your name. If I was a total humble bragging jerk I’d simple post a picture of what my spouse purchased me for our 18th wedding anniversary. For the record I like my man employed and I like my man who has remained in silent dignity even though he’d like to meet two of you in a dark ally. He told you to never call me a B or C and he DGAF how drunk you were, he’s never called me those disgusting misogynistic names - yet you did, repeatedly and I have witnesses who agreed to testify.
So let’s get in to the good stuff and by that - I mean let’s talk about the facts in the Court filings…
Defendant RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS and ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER…
Arrested 1/18/21 in the Eastern District of Texas
Status conference set for 6/15/21 at 11 am. Defendant Nichols remains committed and Defendant HARKRIDER release with restrictions
On June 23, 2021 First MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER -via DDC-ECF or via my public drive —again this is strictly pertaining to Defendant HARDKRIDER. The essence of the Defendant’s 3 page motion is that his PreTrial Service Officer (PSO) recommended that the Defendant conditions of his release to remove his GPS monitoring. The Defendant is on a moderate fixed income and the RF1 (he is not on a GPS monitoring system) cost him $110 per month. For the record the PSO recommendation is highly dubious - once you read the Government’s response you’ll understand.
July 8, 2021 Motion Opposition by USA
Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re 39 First MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release via DDC-ECF - or via my public drive. The cornerstone of the Government’s argument is multi-fold; in Feb 2021 the Defendant was indicted on eight counts. And has a history of not being exactly forthcoming
Indictment added an Enhancement of a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon a tomahawk…
The indictment charged five felonies and three misdemeanors arising from Defendant Harkrider’s actions in the Capitol on January 6, 2021, including violations of 18 U.S.C. §§ 231(a)(3) and 1512(c)(2). Counts Six and Eight of the indictment allege that Defendan Harkrider entered and remained, and engaged in disorderly and disruptive conduct, in a restricted building or grounds while carrying a deadly and dangerous weapon, namely a tomahawk axe, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1752(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A)2
Holy SHITTLESTIX the Government went there
The defendant chose to travel to Washington, D.C., while transporting firearms and armed with a ballistic vest and a Tomahawk axe, in a misguided effort to obstruct the historically peaceful transition of power and overthrow the government. While he was ultimately unsuccessful, his actions on January 6, 2021 were appallingly dangerous. He forced his way into the United States Capitol, armed with a weapon and prepared for a violent confrontation.
Now that he is released, it is more important than ever to ensure the safety of the community. Former President Trump continues to make false claims about the election, insinuate that he may be reinstalled in the near future as President without another election, and minimize the violent attack on the Capitol.
…Trump continues to make false claims about the election…insinuate that he may be reinstalled in the near future as President without another election…Television networks continue to carry and report on those claims…
That noise you hear that’s me standing on my desk screaming HELL YES — finally the USAO-DC is speaking the TRUTH and literally said Trump speciously lying and insinuating (many to his die hard MAGA-QANON) that he’s going to be “re-installed as President” I think the QANON crowd believes August or was it March —either way it’s sad that Trump keeps lying to his followers. For the umpteenth time - there’s no secret provision in our Constitution to “re-install” Trump. There’s no secret cabal of deep state operatives running an underground global child sex trafficking ring. I feel like I need to spell it out
T-R-U-M-P L-O-S-T T-H-E 2020-E-L-E-C-T-I-O-N no really Trump is a loser. He lost the election. There was no voter widespread fraud. There was no ballot/vote flipping. Dominion Elections is not owned by Hugo Chávez
RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS - DOJ AFFIDAVIT page 8
Defendant RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS
Because I completely overlooked this Case/Defendant— imma gonna make it up to y’all.
DOJ AFFIDAVIT DEFENDANT NICHOLS & HARKRIDER
Based on the preliminary research via Texas State Corp Commission Ryan owns WHOLESALE UNIVERSE INC which has terrible reviews via RipOff Report
Lest you think I’m off the mark that this isn’t the same Ryan Nichols - I now refer you to pages 7 thru 19 of the Affidavit because I am very mindful of the responsibility that comes with reporting or publishing an article. I made one mistake two years ago of misidentifying someone and when I make an apology I also make sure that I never repeat the mistake again. I think it’s the Catholic upbringing that if you apologize -then your actions mean you won’t ever do it again.
Now we should briefly discuss the April 9, 2021 RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re 17 MOTION to Modify Bond Conditions via DDC-ECF
the Government proffered numerous text messages between Defendants HARKRIDER and NICHOLS. The Government also proffers additional photographic evidence and describes what the Defendants did during the insurrection. I don’t know why but Page 8 of the April 2021 motion I found incredibly disturbing.
Nichols: I know how to get guns legally into DC now…Nichols: Just know I have intel that Washington will be a warzone…
December 31, 2020, Co-defendant Nichols sent Defendant Harkrider a photograph of body armor and pricing, stating that the body armor would protect against various bullets. Likewise, on January 1, 2021, Co-defendant Nichols sent Defendant Harkrider several messages including “We’re going to need first aid kits and tourniquets,”; “I need to speak with you in person”; “Everything is ok. Just need to gameplan lol”; “We need to speak in person lol”; “what I’m about to relay can’t be done over the phone”
Jan 5, 2021 “there’s gonna be a fucking war tomorrow”
Co-defendant Nichols and his father had prepared a gun container for the truck that Co-defendant Nichols and Defendant Harkrider traveled to D.C. in, and the weapons box was not empty. Rather, as Defendant Harkrider admitted to law enforcement, Defendant Harkrider brought a 9 millimeter CZ pistol and a lever action .30-30 rifle with him on the trip, although he claimed to have left them in the truck when he went to the Capitol because he knew that he should not take firearms to the Capitol area.
On the evening of January 5, 2021 both Defendants engaged in what one can only conclude it was captured on MPD BWC making actual threats towards Law Enforcement…
Defendant Harkrider pushing his way into the Capitol and out on to a balcony above the rioters. Some of the social media shots were from others, some were from Defendant Harkrider and Co-defendant Nichols themselves, boasting of their attack on the Capitol and the democratic process.
In a video of January 6, 2021, that was introduced at the preliminary hearing, Defendant Harkrider can be seen pushing his way to the front of the crowd at an entrance to the Capitol where rioters are fighting with law enforcement officers…Defendant Harkrider marches decidedly forward through the crowd, with Co-defendant Nichols behind him, to the front lines at an entrance of the Capitol. Defendant Harkrider is an active participant…
This is what I found incredibly unnerving
he had climbed through a broken window to get into the Capitol and was therefore clearly aware that his presence in the building not only unlawful but the result of violent, hostile action… Defendant Harkrider was ready and willing to not only assist the other individuals storming the Capitol, but to take a visible and active role in leading the charge.
Harkrider actually enters the Capitol building through that same window. As the violence rages, Defendant Harkrider can be seen in the window encouraging the violent rioters as he pumps his fists in the air. He can be seen here making a throatslashing gesture
Imagine what it’s like to (albeit belatedly) read a Government motion and a picture included in the motion stops you stone cold dead in your tracks. See the lady in white? Wait. For. It…
Over three months ago Yvvone St Cyr felt compelled to let me know exactly mhow she felt about the fact I had pulled down nine of her videoed before Facebook suspended her account. And then I uploaded those videos to my YouTube channel. I didn’t want Law Enforcement to lose access to the public videos. She then brought a gang of her friends on to my Substack and YouTube —when Yvvone commented that read like an actual death threat - that’s when I decided to disengage and contact law enforcement. Because writing comments at me and using words like; guns, bullet and in between my eyes, scum, can’t wait until someone terminates you..well that just seemed - uncomfortable and slightly aggressive.
Apologies let’s finish up the April 2021 Opposition by the Government - why would the Defendant take a table leg from the Capitol - I mean that’s one of the most random souvenirs or trophies to take while you were engaged in an insurrection. m
Let’s be candid, the Eisenhart, specifically Munchel Case was really problematic. And a few lower Courts vocalized their frustrations and lack of clarity in the previous ruling earlier this year. —there is a disparity in the 542+ cases and/or defendants violent versus non-violent. I understood the rationale but the Munchel ruling was trying to split the needle with a blindfold on. None of the Court’s Ruling made sense. Mainly because for the precedence it established. Meaning the Munchel Detention Ruling usher in other Defendants that were also charged with non-violent crimes.
In layman’s terms in my view the Court got it wrong in the Munshel case but late on July 7th the USCA -DC - the Court squarely “refined” their previous determination and this sets the detention train back on course. Meaning the USCA-DC has now ruled that in certain cases the Government can Move to Detain a defendant even if the Defendant was charged/indicted on non-violent crimes.
“The point of Munchel was that everyone who entered the Capitol on January 6 did not necessarily pose the same risk of danger and the preventive detention statute should apply to the January 6 defendants the same as it applies to everyone else, not that the January 6 defendants should get the special treatment of an automatic exemption from detention if they did not commit violence on that particular day,” wrote D.C. Circuit Judge judge Robert Wilkins
Decided July 7, 2021 — Case No. 21-3029 - Summary - what the July 7th Ruling does —if a defendant is charged with non-violent crime or destruction of property the District Courts could rule the Defendant is a danger to the common and thusly could remain in custody aka detained pending trial, provided if the Government proffers various indications that the defendant poses a danger to the community.
A highlighted and annotated copy of the USCA-DC can be found on my public drive or you can pull the Ruling down via the USCA-DC website - And yes there’s a reason I concluded this article with the recent ISCA-DC ruling because I’ll bet you a bonbon that the Government might reference this as it relates to Defendant HARKRIDER… and now your information file loop has come full circle
Looks around - yup I think I’m done here with this file dump.
“Per the District of Columbia Pretrial Services Agency, the defendant is on location monitoring-radio frequency (RF), not GPS monitoring. This means that they know when the defendant leaves and enters the house, but his every movement is not tracked”
The only thing I add here, is those of us with Marines in the family, know that their training is different than other services. They spend 13 weeks in boot camp and they are considered first responders. They cover land, air & sea. It is considered an elite fighting force and the hardest achievements to get through the training. I still have the weekly calendar…checking off the days for a family member. So the idea that all of this training was used to turn on the govt he was trained to defend & protect, is beyond painful to read….
Harkrider, a veteran & Marine who served overseas took an oath before he left boot camp to serve his country against foreign and domestic enemies. His wanting to modify his gps monitoring is beyond ludicrous. He’s got a pension from the same government he sought to overturn. The irony is killing me. His text messages work against him as this was premeditated. Armed & dangerous, he sought to unlawfully enter the Capitol with weapons of war. He was going to murder people. So sorry he has to keep paying from his government pension that $110 a month gps monitor on …issued by the government. When you text that your plans are too sensitive to be relayed by text messaging, chances are, you’re not getting your gps monitor off. I hope they also figure out who his inside DC contacts are. As we enter the post Trump era, it feels more daunting than ever, to find these Q-crazy traitors. We must hold them up by example that we take their unpatriotic garbage seriously & that we will punish them. Great work Filey!
The only thing I add here, is those of us with Marines in the family, know that their training is different than other services. They spend 13 weeks in boot camp and they are considered first responders. They cover land, air & sea. It is considered an elite fighting force and the hardest achievements to get through the training. I still have the weekly calendar…checking off the days for a family member. So the idea that all of this training was used to turn on the govt he was trained to defend & protect, is beyond painful to read….
Harkrider, a veteran & Marine who served overseas took an oath before he left boot camp to serve his country against foreign and domestic enemies. His wanting to modify his gps monitoring is beyond ludicrous. He’s got a pension from the same government he sought to overturn. The irony is killing me. His text messages work against him as this was premeditated. Armed & dangerous, he sought to unlawfully enter the Capitol with weapons of war. He was going to murder people. So sorry he has to keep paying from his government pension that $110 a month gps monitor on …issued by the government. When you text that your plans are too sensitive to be relayed by text messaging, chances are, you’re not getting your gps monitor off. I hope they also figure out who his inside DC contacts are. As we enter the post Trump era, it feels more daunting than ever, to find these Q-crazy traitors. We must hold them up by example that we take their unpatriotic garbage seriously & that we will punish them. Great work Filey!