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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gustaf Kilander

Jan 6 defendant trying to use Tucker Carlson video to delay trial hours after footage aired

AP

Attorneys representing a defendant accused of crimes in connection to the January 6 insurrection in 2021 have attempted to get his trial delayed as they argue that they need access to the footage handed over to Tucker Carlson of Fox News by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Shane Jenkins is in jail as he awaits his trial. He stands accused of throwing a pole, a desk drawer, a pipe and a flag pole at members of law enforcement during the Capitol riot.

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