Prosecutors’ witness list offers glimpse into January 6 trial strategy
Prosecutors late Monday began laying out their trial strategy for Jan. 6 cases in the clearest detail yet, indicating they intend to call multiple Capitol Police officers, a former Senate aide, a member of the Three Percenters militia who was granted immunity and the Secret Service agent who helped supervise then-Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to the Capitol that day.
Prosecutors revealed their proposed witness list in the case of Guy Reffitt, a Texas man who was charged with storming onto Capitol grounds, attacking multiple Capitol Police officers and carrying a firearm. Reffitt is charged with civil disorder, obstructing Congress’ proceedings, carrying a semiautomatic handgun to the Capitol and later, after returning home, attempting to obstruct justice.
Secret Service Special Agent Paula Wade will tell jurors about preparations for the Jan. 6 session and Pence’s visit to the Capitol with his family members. Wade will also walk jurors through surveillance footage of Pence’s evacuation. [Continue reading…]