Amy Berman Jackson: "Michael Fanone's heroism will never be moot" - emptywheel
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Judge Amy Berman Jackson dismissed Danny Rodriguez's case as moot, following the DC Circuit's instructions. However, she took the opportunity to clarify Rodriguez's serious offenses, notably his guilty plea for tasing Officer Michael Fanone, which almost led to Fanone's death. Rodriguez's plea included an acknowledgment of his actions against the officer during the performance of his duties. Jackson also referenced excerpts from Rodriguez's apology letter directed to Fanone, emphasizing the personal responsibility Rodriguez expressed regarding his actions on January 6th.
I do not write this as an excuse for my actions on January 6th, I am not writing this to the Judge, prosecution or media.
The defendant applied the electroshock weapon to the back of Officer Fanone's neck.
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