https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/06/mother-shocked-after-dc-judge-hands-down-57/
The Government Sentencing Memorandum requested 87 months in prison to be followed by 3 years probation, $2000 in restitution, and a hefty, $34,000 fine. Prosecutors argued that Courson “engaged in a prolonged course of violence on January 6th,” and highlighted a post-arrest interview in which he “showed no remorse for his actions.”
Defense Attorney Nicholas Smith argued that his client deeply regretted his conduct, explaining “remorse for his involvement in the events at the Capitol that day,” along with a vow to never again “interfere with officers during a riot.” Smith further explained Courson’s “checkered” upbringing in Hollywood, Florida — a childhood scarred by mental and physical abuse at the hands of his father — struggles associated with growing up in a broken home.
According to a Condemned USA Courtroom Observer, Courson was not allowed to clean up before his appearance in court.
“They didn’t let him shave or change into a suit or get a haircut before court,” they explained, “He looked scruffy, and that’s by design.”
The observer also described how a previous case from the State of Florida weighed heavily against Courson — even though charges were dropped, long before ever being brought to trial. They said the Florida judge overseeing the case determined the charges were without merit. Unfortunately for Courson, the Feds don’t care.
“In federal court they can bring up charges as if they’re convictions,” the observer explained, “So the judge kept using that against him.”