Judge Finds Man Not Guilty in First Jan. 6 Acquittal
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The defendant, Matthew Martin, had claimed the police let him into the Capitol during last year’s pro-Trump riot. The judge agreed.
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For first time, a U.S. Capitol riot defendant is acquitted
A federal judge on Wednesday issued the first acquittal in a criminal trial stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, saying prosecutors failed to prove their case against a New Mexico man facing misdemeanor charges.
Judge issues first acquittal of Jan 6 riot defendant who said police waved him in
A judge has issued the first acquittal of a defendant in the January 6 riot after a federal defence contractor claimed that police had waved him into the US Capitol.
For first time, a U.S. Capitol riot defendant is acquitted
A federal judge on Wednesday issued the first acquittal in a criminal trial stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, saying prosecutors failed to prove their case against a New Mexico man facing misdemeanor charges.
Judge acquits man of misdemeanors in Capitol riot trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday acquitted a New Mexico man of misdemeanor charges that he illegally entered the U.S. Capitol and engaged in disorderly conduct after he walked into the building during last year’s riot.
Man who said January 6 was 'magical' acquitted in US Capitol riot case | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Wednesday found Matthew Martin not guilty of four federal misdemeanors related to trespassing -- marking the first time a US Capitol riot defendant was acquitted of all charges.
Judge acquits man of misdemeanors in Capitol riot trial
A federal judge on Wednesday acquitted a New Mexico man of misdemeanor charges that he illegally entered the U.S. Capitol and engaged in disorderly conduct after he walked into the building during last year’s riot.