Episode 230 | Invictus Convictus

This week, a jury has ordered an insurrectionist to pay $500,000 for assaulting a police officer who died by suicide after the attack on the Capitol, a federal judge has denied a motion from a Capitol rioter who wanted his restitution back. DoJ coordinated with the Texas AG to kill the Texas Dream Act, Gavin Newsom is suing Fox News for defamation, and we have updates on Ken Chesebro and Rudy Giuliani.Plus, we’re joined by Ari Berman, National Voting Rights Correspondent for Mother Jones, to discuss a voting rights case that SCOTUS punted to next term.Thank you, CB Distillery!Use promo code CLEANUP at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase.Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations.Our Guest:Ari Berman on BlueskyThe Louisiana caseThe Supreme Court Delivers a Rare Win for Black Voters in the South – Mother JonesTrump's DoJ vs Voting RightsTrump Is Weaponizing the Justice Department to Advance His Voter Suppression Plans – Mother JonesTrump’s New Executive Order Is an “Astonishing and Unprecedented Voter Suppression” Effort – Mother Jones  Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week, we have some updates on Trump’s appeal in the E. Jean case and the case against Alex Jones brought by the families of the Sandy Hook massacre. Trump pardons are costing American taxpayers over $1.3B. The DoJ is asking for life in prison for Edward Kelley for the January 6th insurrectionist’s FBI murder plot. Plus, we have some comings and goings, and a little more on the Proud Boys’ lawyer Augustus Sol Invictus.Thank you, CB Distillery.Use promo code CLEANUP at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase.Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations.  Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Vance Boelter, the right-wing assassin who is now in custody after a two day manhunt in Minnesota will face murder charges.We have updates on: The Proud Boys’ $100M lawsuit against their friends at the DoJ and Trump's appeal of the E. Jean Carroll case.There is a new lawsuit against Elon Musk for bribing Wisconsin voters in the Supreme Court race. Plus, the defamation trial against the pillow man Mike Lindell has concluded. Thank you, CB Distillery Use promo code CLEANUP at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase. Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is suing Alina Habba for false arrest and malicious prosecution.The Proud Boys are seeking $100M from the government claiming that their rights were violated.A judge has dismissed the criminal conviction of Elias Costianes, a January 6 defendant who was pardoned, but was facing charges for illegal possession of guns.The DC Police lieutenant who assisted Enrique Tarrio has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Trump is trying to move his 34 felony count appeal to federal court.And Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles against the will of Governor Newsom.(At the time of recording Trump had not yet sent Marines to L.A.)Use promo code CLEANUP at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase.Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations.Whistleblower Aid is leading the battle against abuses of power never seen before in US history. They  are a legal nonprofit with the deep expertise to support whistleblowers who have crucial, and often highly sensitive, information to disclose in the public interest.https://whistlebloweraid.org/Beans/ Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Fulton County, Georgia Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 Wednesday to reject the GOP’s nominations of two prominent election deniers to the county board of elections.We have an update on New York Attorney General Tish James’ lawsuit to block Trump’s tariffs.Trump’s pick to replace Hampton Dellinger as Special Counsel of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel would be a total disaster.Pete Hegseth continues to be disastrous.Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger has some parting words.Plus, if Steve Bannon could feel shame he would be completely embarrassed by his recent loss in court.Use promo code CLEANUP at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase.Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations.Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45pod Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

A couple of January 6th rioters lose big in court.Trump’s DoJ opens an investigation into Andrew Cuomo. Trump’s pick for IRS Commissioner follows a bunch of porn accounts on Twitter.DoJ drops the charges against Mayor Ras Baraka.Harry is out and about; Andy McCabe is filling in. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Judge Hannah Dugan of Milwaukee has been indicted by a grand jury and charged with obstructing or impeding a proceeding before a department or agency of the United States, and concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest. She pled not guilty at her arraignment and has moved to dismiss. We go over that motion.ICE used a woman’s child as bait to arrest her.Kraken Elite Strike Force crank, Lin Wood loses a big financial judgment.DoJ settles the Ashli Babbitt case for $5 million. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

The Trump administration has actually impaneled a grand jury to investigate Letisha James for that real estate deal we talked about a couple weeks ago. Trump fired the FEMA Chief.The Postal Board appointed a new Postmaster General.A federal judge ruled AGAINST Trump’s January 6th pardons covering unrelated crimes.Pete Hegseth had another super bad week.The Mayor of Newark was arrested outside an ICE facility.Plus, we have some Giuliani news.Thank you, CBDistillery! Use promo code CLEANUP at  CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase. Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

This week, Signalgate gets deeper.A judge refuses to release Alexander Smirnov in prison as a new Trump US Attorney “reviews” the case.Lawyers for the FBI tell the courts that the DoJ can’t be trusted not to release the January 6th lists they’re being compelled to create.Senate Democrats push back against returning insurrectionists’ restitution money; while DoJ settles with the estate of Ashli Babbit. Plus Rudy and the Pillow Man can’t stay out of the news. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer argues that Trump’s bid to have the DoJ step in on his behalf is about 2 years too late.George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatens to pull federal funding from states that engage in diversity, equity and inclusion programsHakeem Jeffries and Corey Booker held a 12 hour sit-in on the Capitol steps. Plus, the Pillowman’s lawyers get reprimanded for filing rife with AI hallucinations. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.comHarry DunnHarry Dunn | [email protected] on BlueskyWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short