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Accused Pentagon leaker appeals pretrial detention order, citing Trump's release (www.cbsnews.com)

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The former Massachusetts Air National Guardsman accused of stealing and disseminating classified Pentagon records online is asking a federal judge to set him free and reverse a previous ruling that he remain in pretrial detention. The filing draws a direct comparison to former President Donald Trump, who remains free pending trial for his alleged mishandling of classified documents.

Attorneys for Jack Teixeira on Monday appealed the May detention order imposed by Magistrate Judge David H. Hennessy, asking the Massachusetts Federal District Court judge to reconsider Teixeira's release, arguing the defendant is not a flight risk, poses no risk of obstruction of justice and can be released under certain conditions.

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[-] Treczoks@lemm.ee 19 points 1 year ago

So better put Trump behind bars in order not to set bad precedents.

[-] Ghyste@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 year ago

I think we're a little late for that.

[-] jeffw@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago

Two wrongs don’t make a right.

[-] nukeworker10@lemmy.world 50 points 1 year ago

Yes, but equal crimes deserve equal treatment. If it's not ok for Teixeira to be released, then Trump, under indictment for similar crimes, should face the same pretrial detention.

[-] admiralteal@kbin.social 24 points 1 year ago

Trump has never been handled by anything other than the kiddiest of gloves by the criminal justice system.

[-] jeffw@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

No no, you don’t get it. Trump is rich, so it’s okay

[-] 2pt_perversion@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

The crimes aren't quite the same though. As far as I'm aware Trump is charged with mishandling/retaining classified documents and then a slew of charges from trying to obstruct and cover up. He's not charged with transmitting (leaking/selling) the information. And being a former president really does muddy the waters - because usually the espionage act isn't trying someone that once held broad authority to declassify information.

The bail system and the law in general are favorable to the wealthy and affluent but these two cases aren't apples to apples.

[-] YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

There is a case made, but I'd counter with Trump is under the watch of the DOJ 24/7 so he can't run.

[-] Froyn@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago

No, but Three Lefts do!
Wakka Wakka Wakka

[-] deaconblue@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

But three lefts do

[-] EtherealZucchini@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

But Trump was treated so unfairly remember? /s

[-] tallwookie@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

is this the World of Tanks guy or someone else?

[-] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Unless there is another guardsman out there spilling secrets, it should be the same guy

[-] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Bold move Cotton, let’s see how it works out for him.

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