Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "In my mind, I thought it was this heroic American moment where I thought people were going into our house, we were going to be heard," Watkins said. "I want to say I'm sorry to you," Watkins said to the jury, "but I'd rather say I'm sorry to Christopher Owens, the [Metropolitan Police Department] officer who was here. Jessica Watkins and her band of militia members pinballed into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, driven by what she described on social media as a patriotic response to a call from then-President. She was a recruiter and did recruit others to participate in the events of January 6. A woman was killed in a shooting at a Garland gas station Friday afternoon, and police arrested a suspect later in the day. She expressed contrition for her role in the attack on. The defense attorney also claimed Watkins was only loosely associated with the Oath Keepers, telling the judge, She has been more of a consultant, if you will, to the Oath Keepers.. Court records in Rochester, New York, show that Watkins changed his/her name to Jessica Marie Watkins in 2004. Jessica Andrea Watkins (born May 14, 1988) is an American NASA astronaut, geologist, aquanaut and former international rugby player. NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins is on her way to the International Space Station Wednesday for a historic debut spaceflight. There were hundreds of people who appeared at the Capitol that day. She is asking for the court to release her and instead consider home detention. Saint-Viaud Email address. https://t.co/4PRaChSRT7, Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) February 21, 2021. But in an unexpected move, Watkins addressed the court and disavowed the Oath Keepers. Watkins, 38, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan who has for the past two years run a bar in the small village of Woodstock, Ohio, is facing some of the most serious charges yet filed from the mob insurrection that left five people dead and sent members of Congress fleeing for their lives early this month. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Watkins was the third of five Oath Keepers on trial who chose to take the stand in their own defense, an unusually large number. 02 40 27 60 97. International: +33 2 40 27 60 97. Polands Karolina Bielawska to crown successor in May 2023. Inexpensive, too! Elmer Steward Rhodes, the founder and leader of the Oath Keepers, and Kelly Meggs, leader of the groups Florida chapter, were both found guilty of sedition. she was the love of my life and I called her dookie, Heart of Gold and loved hard when she loved someone. Dr. Watkins conducted her graduate research on the emplacement mechanisms of large landslides on Mars and Earth. "It was really stupid, I just got swept up there.". The federal public defender representing Watkins, Michelle Peterson, argued in court filings that courts may not detain defendants on dangerousness alone and urged Mehta to release her. Photo sources: Contributed photo News sources: wfaa.com: Man accused of shooting, killing woman near Garland Walmart, police say May 8: Dallas News: Man arrested in woman's fatal shooting at Garland gas station ), Categories: advocacy, biographical data, crimes, LISTS, politics, Social Issues, Tagged as: Champaign County, Jessica Watkins, Ohio, Woodstock. Each defendant was convicted of at least one felony with a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. 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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and However, the Department of the Army regulations state: Veterans or next of kin of deceased veterans who were discharged under other than honorable conditions are not entitled to any medals earned during the less than honorable period of service.. Lived In Garland TX, Pasadena TX, Deer Park TX, Gaylord . On January 4, 2021, she left Ohio with Ohio State Regular Militia members. Prosecutors initially charged Watkins and two other Oath Keepers who allegedly planned to take over the Capitol. We are rocking it. We are in the main dome right now. Jessica Watkins, 38, of Champaign County, told U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta in the District of Columbus that she was appalled and humiliated by the events of Jan. 6. The department said the group coordinated via encrpypted and private communications apps to travel to Washington, D.C. around the time of January 6 when Congress would certify the electoral college vote and certify President Joe Bidens win against former President Donald Trump. Watkins expressed her regret during her testimony. This Watkins person was playin army. If you want me to say it a few more times, I will, Watkins said. Patriots got in and were screaming and they recessed, another user said at 2:28 pm that day. Watkins has also been described as an Army Ranger. Major Youtuber gets basic Vietnam War facts Wrong, Repeats Left-Wing Lies. The odd thing is that Watkins has no National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) nor a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOT-EM). This was in response to a hunger strike that the Oath Keeper went on in a bid to get treatment for an arm injury, the media outlet reported. His real name is less important. Jessica Marie Watkins comes to us from Hilliard, Ohio. Subscribe today and get a full year of Mother Jones for just $14.95. Help Mother Jones' reporters dig deep with a tax-deductible donation. The audio recordings were first reported byWNYC's "On the Media." Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Jessica Watkins, age 33 Jessica Watkins, age 33 Lost to gun violence on May 8, 2020 in Garland, Texas . Along with a boyfriend, Watkins owns and operates a bar called the Jolly Roger in Woodstock, Ohio. When she got to the last gas pump, the witness said, a shot was fired and Watkins fell to the ground. 0 evidence of violence. Which is why Im canceling my Oath Keeper membership, Watkins said. The Gateway Pundit is moving back to Disqus! Updated at 10 p.m.: Revised to include arrest, victims identity. ", A voice believed to be Watkins responded, "We are in the mezzanine. Officers said the victim, identified as 33-year-old Jessica Watkins, was seen speaking with a man, who was. Saint-Viaud Civic centre fax number. Ms. Refine Your Search Results. Officers found 33-year-old Jessica Watkins. She also lived in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving as a first responder with emergency medical training, before settling in Woodstock about three years ago." Watkins has also been described as an Army Ranger. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Addressing Watkins directly, Mehta said, There is a continued risk that once you are released that you will reaffiliate yourself with these groups, referring to anti-government extremists. All Filters. sad!!!! It's us but for your ears. She claims that she was stripped naked and left in a cell with lights on 24 hours a day for 4 days in full view of everyone, according to her attorney. For purposes of this blog, we will refer to this individual as Watkins because some points apply reference during the time of military service and points others apply later when Watkins identified as a female. She said Friday she disbanded her militia. Shes a non-violent offender. Although Watkins has the Parachutists Badge, it does not appear that Watkins finished RIP training. "As soon as I'm out,. Dear Jessica its aunt Martha .beautiful you light up heaven. By signing up, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of use, and to receive messages from Mother Jones and our partners. On the stand, Watkins admitted to going inside the Capitol and obstructing officers. Tap here to add The Western Journal to your home screen. This case reaffirms the strength of our democracy and the institutions that protect and preserve it, including our criminal justice system, U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves for the District of Columbia said. appreciated. The 38-year-old has been held in at least two facilities, including in the Montgomery County Jail in Dayton, Ohio. Jessica Watkins, an Oath Keeper charged with seditious conspiracy, struggled Thursday under cross examination by prosecutorsat one point shouting that the 2020 election had been stolen from Donald Trump. Peterson pointed out that the Justice Department had allowed many Capitol riot defendants to be released including some charged with violent crimes or attacking police. Watkins claims to have been providing security according to a CNN article. Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily to have our top stories delivered directly to your inbox. Watkins was also found guilty on a count of civil disorder and aiding and abetting because, as she admitted on the stand, she helped push against officers inside the Capitol. In addition to her involvement with the Oath Keepers, Watkins founded her own paramilitary group and runs a pirate-themed bar in Woodstock, Ohio. Watkins has also said to have admitted to training Oathkeepers in some kind of boot camp military training. / CBS DFW. Half this country feels this way still, Watkins said after she was pressed about her role in a confrontation with police inside the Capitol on January 6. The 33-year-old geologist from Colorado joined the astronaut corps in 2017. I have no desire to continue with people who say things like that., She went on to tell the judge, I am sorry for any inconvenience I have caused the court. 8:12 PM on May 8, 2020 CDT Updated at 10:11 PM on May 8, 2020 CDT. 113,388 gun violence victims and counting. Lock up this Watkins person. The othersOath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and Thomas Caldwell, an associate of Watkinsalso struggled under cross-examination. come back tomorrow to light another candle for Jessica. Watkins had also claimed Wednesday that she had not initially seen any violence at the Capitol and described the scene she saw as festive and patriotic. A witness told police that Watkins was talking to people parked at the gas pumps. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. ", An unknown male replied to her, saying, "Get it, Jess. Prosecutors argued Tuesday that because Watkins' actions were "calculated to influence or affect the conduct of government," it amounted to a federal crime of terrorism and meant that she should be detained before trial. In 2020, she renamed her bar in Woodstock as the. The investigation is ongoing, but that is our working understanding, Baset said, before providing more details to the judge in a private session that was shielded from public view. Terms of Service apply. Jim Hoft is the founder and editor of The Gateway Pundit, one of the top conservative news outlets in America. Jessica Watkins, an Oath Keeper charged with seditious conspiracy, struggled Thursday under cross examination by prosecutorsat one point shouting that the 2020 election had been stolen from. More details are being added. Jessica Watkins, an Oath Keeper charged with conspiring to storm the US Capitol, has asked to be released from jail pending trial, alleging that she has been "treated harshly" and is at "particular risk in custody" because she is transgender. its all about deceiving the public. (LogOut/ February 24, 2021 / 7:05 AM Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via Getty Images Jessica Watkins, a transgender woman, was one of five Oath Keeper members convicted for their participation in the January 6 Insurrection that attempted to derail certifying the 2020 presidential election, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Security officer Kendrick rest n peace she call me moma at work when I see her at my job. ITS TIME TO ACT! Thats when Watkins begin losing her composure on the stand. The shooting happened just north of I-30 at Broadway Boulevard. But her apparent bet was that jurors might be more likely to acquit her on more serious charges such as seditious conspiracywhich can carry a prison term of up to 20 yearsif they found her sympathetic. Federal Judge Amit Mehta of the DC District Court said Watkins presents a danger and eagerly participated in a historic event that was a real threat to the fabric of our democracy., She was not just a follower. First published on February 23, 2021 / 4:03 PM. She is someone planning, organizing larger groups of people.. Many were seen wearing military gear and moving in a tactical formation during the Capitol attack, getting to the front of the mob and breaching the building, according to videos and court documents. Instead, they said she was invited by pro-Trump rally organizers to provide security and render medical aid if needed. He has degrees in journalism and economics from Lehigh University. Prosecutors expanded the case to include six more defendants from three states. She also cited the release of an alleged Proud Boys leader and a Texas florist who was even granted permission for a trip to Mexico while awaiting trial. 2. All of your account information and comment history has been saved and will be uploaded as quickly as possible to Disqus. Change). Federal prosecutors described Watkins as a leader in the Oath Keepers organization, citing her successful effort to recruit members and her attempts to run militia training camps in Ohio. 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