"in Minnesota... while they were still defendants in an ongoing trial and hence, still innocent. The photos, which Bondi posted on Twitter, shared 11 of the protesters' faces; called them "rioters"; and accused them of "allegedly assaulting federal law enforcement." (Again, typically-and in less authoritarian times-a trial would come before the sentencing.) "I've said it before and I'll say it again," Bondi continued. "NOTHING will"
""This conduct is not something that the court condones," Foster said of the post, emphasizing that no one should be publicly labeling individuals as guilty before their trial is concluded-especially when they're the nation's chief legal advisor. "These are young people," she continued. "These are women." The photos were raised to Foster's attention during Wednesday's trial by Defense"
Attorney General Pam Bondi shared 11 mug shots on Twitter of protesters arrested in Minnesota while those individuals remained defendants in an ongoing trial. Judge Dulce J. Foster said she was "deeply disturbed" and stated the court does not condone publicly labeling individuals as guilty before trial, noting many were young women. Bondi's post called them "rioters" and accused them of "allegedly assaulting federal law enforcement" while asserting that nothing will stop the Department of Justice from enforcing the law. Defense Attorney Lisa Lopez said the images were dangerous in the current political climate. Sixteen defendants faced criminal charges alleging assaults or interference; two required hospitalization after encounters.
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