#ALTON TELEGRAPH POLICE BLOTTER 2021 TRIAL#

6 investigation, beyond the rioters themselves. The indictment is the latest sign the Justice Department is moving forward in cases against people whose alleged conduct was uncovered in the massive Jan. The defense accused the Justice Department of trying to bully Lamond into keeping quiet because his testimony would hurt their case - a charge prosecutors vehemently denied. Tarrio’s lawyers had wanted to call Lamond as a witness, but were stymied by the investigation into Lamond’s conduct and his lawyer’s contention that Lamond would claim Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination.

#ALTON TELEGRAPH POLICE BLOTTER 2021 TRIAL#

Text messages introduced at Tarrio’s trial appeared to show a close rapport between the two men, with Lamond frequently greeting the extremist group leader with the words “hey brother.” Tarrio’s defense sought to use messages showing that Tarrio was informing Lamond of the Proud Boys plans in Washington in order to support Tarrio’s claims that he was looking to avoid violence, not create it. Lamond’s name repeatedly came up in the Capitol riot trial of Tarrio and other Proud Boys leaders. “We understand this matter sparks a range of emotions, and believe the allegations of this member's actions are not consistent of our values and our commitment to the community,” the department said in a statement. The Metropolitan Police Department said Friday that it would do an internal review after the federal case against Lamond is resolved. His lawyer told The Associated Press in December that Lamond is a “decorated veteran” of the police department and “doesn’t share any of the indefensible positions” of extremist groups. Schamel has previously said that Lamond's job was to communicate with a variety of groups protesting in Washington, and his conduct with Tarrio was never inappropriate. Schamel added that “the jury will see the fallacy of these unfairly levied allegations when the evidence is presented.” Lamond is a decorated officer whose position required contact with extremist groups who sought to undermine our democracy on January 6th, yet he does not, nor has he ever, supported their views.” His attorney, Mark Schamel, released a statement Friday saying, “Lt. Lamond, who supervised the intelligence branch of the police department’s Homeland Security Bureau, was responsible for monitoring groups like the Proud Boys when they came to Washington. Lamond was placed on administrative leave by the police force in February 2022. “Of course I can’t say it officially, but personally I support you all and don’t want to see your group’s name and reputation dragged through the mud.” “So far from what I’m seeing and hearing we’re good,” Tarrio replied. I hope none of your guys were among them,” Lamond told Tarrio in a Telegram message two days after the siege. “Looks like the feds are locking people up for rioting at the Capitol. The indictment also says Tarrio provided Lamond with information about the Jan. The indictment accuses Lamond of lying to and misleading federal investigators when they questioned him in June 2021 about his contacts with Tarrio. A magistrate judge ordered Lamond's release from custody after he pleaded not guilty to the charges during his initial court appearance Friday. Earlier this month, Tarrio and three other leaders were convicted of seditious conspiracy charges for what prosecutors said was a plot to keep then-President Donald Trump in the White House after he lost the 2020 election.Ī federal grand jury in Washington indicted Lamond on one count of obstruction of justice and three counts of making false statements. Tarrio was arrested in Washington two days before Proud Boys members joined the mob in storming the Capitol on Jan.

Alton telegraph police blotter 2021