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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 1d

They stole this from the Eras Tour. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 7d

Louise Wood Flanagan of North Carolina, the federal judge on the seashells case, would like the former FBI director’s team of legal all-stars to make printing arrangements for her:

TEXT ORDER as to James Brien Comey, Jr.
- This matter comes before the court of its own initiative. To aid the court's
consideration, defendant is DIRECTED to deliver to the court within 5 days paper copies of all motions now pending (DE 32, 35, 37, 39), as well as memoranda in support and exhibits not filed under seal.
The parties are DIRECTED to deliver, within 5 days of the filing of responses and replies to such motions, if any, paper copies of such briefs and any exhibits not filed under seal. Entered by District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan on 8/4/2026. (Zak, J)

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 7d

"This is the last of the prosecutions seeking to hold accountable those responsible for the events of January 6. That book is now closed." Judge Amit Mehta reluctantly dismisses the Oath Keepers case. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

This is the last of the prosecutions seeking to hold accountable those responsible for the
events of January 6. That book is now closed. Today’s epilogue diminishes the gravity of that
day, denigrates the work of the prosecutors and law enforcement officers who secured these
convictions, and excuses criminal acts that caused a centuries-long pillar of our democracy—the
peaceful transfer of presidential power—to buckle. The court cannot write a different ending.
For the foregoing reasons, the government’s Motion to Dismiss Indictment, ECF No. 967,
and Supplemental Motion to Dismiss Indictment, ECF No. 979, are granted. The Superseding
Indictment, ECF No. 167, is hereby dismissed with prejudice

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 8d

Trump says Jeanine Pirro ‘choked’ by dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism case www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

In a news conference held not long after prosecutors convinced grand jurors to return an indictment, Pirro said that she could state “beyond a reasonable doubt” that Hearn caused over $1,000 in damage “irregardless of whether or not ... there is some situation” that happened at the Reflecting Pool before Hearn arrived.

But in a filing on Friday afternoon, Pirro’s team admitted its case was washed up, saying the damage to the Reflecting Pool was “the result of flawed installation by the contractor.” The Justice Department blamed the Interior Department for withholding critical information, even though there was plenty of public information available about fundamental failures of the installation work.

Materials that the Interior Department turned over after the indictment reflected those issues. The Justice Department said the documents “indicated a rushed and flawed installation process” ahead of celebrations to mark America’s 250th “with repeated failures of the lining during the installation process, and extensive peeling of the lining throughout the Reflecting Pool.”

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 8d

NEW: DOJ moves to chuck attempted class action lawsuit filed by Jan. 6ers: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 12d

A D.C. judge has pooled four separate cases related to the Reflecting Pool together, putting the defendants in the same boat. Thanks, I'm here all week.

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 13d

In which defense attorneys for the Olympic canoeist facing felony Reflecting Pool charges has to explain to newbie assistant U.S. attorney how 6(e) grand jury rules work!

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 14d

Remember Matthew Petracca, the lead prosecutor on the James Comey case? He became an actual assistant U.S. attorney in the ballpark of 48 hours before he brought a case against the former director of the FBI, per James Comey's team.

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 15d

The Kash Patel FBI’s alt troll account says a publication that has been around longer than the FBI itself “adds no value to society.”

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 19d

"He texted his friends articles about the Republican U.S. House majority being 'in Danger,' commenting that 'Democrats steal enough elections to tip the balance of power.'" storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 19d

"He visited the InfoWars and YouTube websites..."

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· 19d

DOJ sentencing memo claims "The United States has zero tolerance for political violence, especially homicidal political violence, regardless of the political affinity of the perpetrators." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· Jul 7

DOJ attorney asks for more time to respond to FOIA lawsuit against FBI for records related to allegations about Kash Patel. "emergency matters sidetracked counsel..." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· Jul 2

Citing NBC News reporting, House members raise concerns about a John Solomon effort that "appears to be a transparently partisan political exercise to validate debunked conspiracy theories about the 2020 election." democrats-intelligence.house.gov/uploadedfile...

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· Jun 23

DOJ says Praireland defendants have been sentenced to a combined 450 years in prison.

Leader of Antifa Cell Members in North Texas Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison for Terrorist Attack on ICE Facility

Seven Additional Defendants Also Sentenced Before One-Year Anniversary of Attack to a Combined 450 Years in Prison

WASHINGTON — Today, the Justice Department announced that eight North Texas Antifa Cell operatives were sentenced for their roles in rioting, using weapons and explosives, providing material support to terrorists, obstruction, and the attempted murder of an Alvarado police officer at the Prairieland Detention Center on July 4, 2025. This is the first sentencing of defendants affiliated with Antifa following President Donald J. Trump’s executive order designating the group as a Domestic Terrorist Organization in September 2025.

Benjamin Hanil Song, who was convicted of the attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, was sentenced to 100 years in prison. Together, the Prairieland terrorists received a combined sentence of 450 years in prison:

Maricela Rueda was sentenced to 70 years in prison;
Cameron Arnold was sentenced to 50 years in prison;
Savanna Batten was sentenced to 50 years in prison;
Zachary Evetts was sentenced to 50 years in prison;
Bradford Morris was sentenced to 50 years in prison;
Elizabeth Soto was sentenced to 50 years in prison; and
Daniel Rolando Sanchez-Estrada was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
“The sentences handed down today make clear that Antifa terrorists who attack law enforcement and federal facilities will face swift and uncompromising justice,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “Their violent extremism has no place in our country, and the Department of Justice will continue to aggressively investigate, disrupt, and prosecute those who threaten law enforcement officers or undermine the rule of law.”

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· Jun 17

New fodder for a vindictive prosecution memo in the new federal case against anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
06/17/26
Trump Administration Delivers Another Crushing Blow to Antifa Terrorist Network
Last year, President Donald J. Trump designated Antifa a domestic terrorist organization and directed the full power of the federal government to hunt down, disrupt, and dismantle the violent anarchist network. This week, the Department of Justice struck another decisive blow by charging 15 Antifa-linked terrorists in a conspiracy to violently obstruct lawful immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis.

These charges are the latest in the Trump Administration’s relentless campaign to eradicate Antifa’s domestic terrorism threat:

Minnesota: Yesterday, 15 Antifa operatives were charged with coordinating violent attacks on ICE agents and facilities during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, where they deployed blockades, vehicle tracking, intimidation, and other militant tactics to sabotage the operation. In February, a self-described Antifa member was charged with cyberstalking and threatening ICE officers.

Oregon: Since mid-2025, dozens of Antifa militants have been arrested and charged — with multiple convictions already secured — following their prolonged siege against the Portland ICE facility. Rioters repeatedly assaulted officers, lobbed incendiary devices, and engaged in sustained attacks on federal personnel and property.

Texas: In March, nine members of a North Texas Antifa cell were convicted on terrorism-related charges — in addition to seven others who pleaded guilty — for their violent, armed ambush on an ICE detention facility.

Washington: In May, multiple Antifa insurgents were convicted on federal conspiracy charges for their roles in a violent attack at a Spokane ICE facility.

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· Jun 13

Fueling up to comply with a midnight deadline on a court order, presumably.

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· Jun 9

If you were thinking “huh, wonder if they showed up at some voter’s house because there was some filler birthdate in the database, maybe something like super obvious from 126 years ago like, idk, 1/1/1900” than wow great guess spot on.

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· Jun 5

“this is how you get caught by feds," he explained to the FBI confidential human source.

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· Jun 5

"we really got away with this," he wrote to the FBI undercover employee. "Committed grand treason and literally got away with it."

On the same day, Ghafoor told the UCE, “They are confirmed to be closing it, we
really got away with this. Committed grand treason and literally got away with it. Once these
messages disappear in a week, there’s not gonna be any record of us doing this, at least none can
be traced back to us. At least none can be traced back to you, for me they sent me a message of
my name written down on a canister. They’re planning to use on some Americans.”

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· Jun 5

Footnote in a new FBI sting that resulted in charges against three for material support for ISIS: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

I understood Ghafoor to be using the term “sick” as a slang for cool.

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· Jun 4

Charlottesville tiki-torcher who endorsed Trump at his Jan. 6 sentencing is running for office in South Carolina. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· Jun 3

SPLC defense team calls out Trump DOJ for putting “media strategy before sacrosanct rules on grand jury secrecy”: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· May 31

Trumpian top federal prosecutor asserts that even if he “tried” to bring an overtly political and improper criminal case, that individuals he recently hired wouldn’t go along with it. (Actual careers might be a different story.) amp.newsobserver.com/news/politic...

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· May 30

Seven years ago today, Bob Mueller appeared at a DOJ presser for the last time.

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· May 28

“An American outrage”: Bruce Springsteen weighs in on Trump’s $1.776B “anti-weaponization fund” that could go to Jan. 6 rioters.

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· May 12

Kash Patel attempted a little oppo hit on Sen. Van Hollen today, taking a $7,128.00 catering expense and claiming that the senator ran up a "$7,000 bar tab" at The Lobby Bar.

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· May 12

Ten years ago today

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· May 6

BREAKING: The alleged Jeffrey Epstein suicide note has posted. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray”@ryanjreilly· May 6

Feds say defendant Michael Marx, charged in a Monday shooting incident on the National Mall, said “F**k the White House” and “Kill me, kill me, kill me" as he was being transferred to the hospital. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...