A breakaway Amish leader, Samuel Mullet Sr., charged in beard-cutting attacks on fellow Plain folk complained Monday that the government is trying to demonize him to keep him locked up, but a judge again rejected pretrial release.And this is after he agreed to have his farm electrified for his electronic shackles.
U.S. District Dan Aaron Polster responded with a brief order rejecting the defense request to reconsider release on bond.
This is from the Ay Pee, so I'm sure it is without error. But somehow I suspect Polster is not the U. S. District
Prosecutors say Mullet is a risk to flee and poses a danger to the community.
They don't call him Sam the Scissor Man for nothing.
The government said earlier that Mullet could not be trusted to appear in court when ordered and sending officers to his Bergholz farm near Steubenville could lead to "the risk of tragic consequences."
Living near Steubenville is tragic enough.
Mullet and 11 followers are charged in five beard- and hair-cutting attacks on other Amish last year. All 12 have pleaded not guilty. Seven are jailed without bond.
Seven! How many of them are from West Virginia, sanctuary state for Amish terrorists?
"Undoubtedly, the government is attempting to harken memories of Waco, Texas, where the Branch Davidians, at David Koresh's command, resisted Mr. Koresh's arrest by an armed conflict."
Hard to believe Holder is throwing away the chance to one up Janet Reno.
Bryan disputed the characterization of Mullet's farm as a fortified compound and said Mullet doesn't have a weapons stockpile.
How many pair of scissors and shearers does he have?
"There is no walled 'compound' or single facility where individuals can barricade themselves against law enforcement officers executing arrest warrants," the defense filing said.
Them hills can get pretty steep there. Makes it tough to get an armored vehicle in if they decide to burn the place down.
A feud over church discipline allegedly led to attacks in which the beards and hair of men and hair of women were cut, which is considered deeply offensive in Amish culture.
The seven-count indictment includes charges of conspiracy, assault and evidence tampering in what prosecutors say were hate crimes motivated by religious differences.
At least he didn't throw a shoe at anybody. Or do they wear clogs?