Hawley Demands Answers, Rips Merrick Garland For Targeting Of Pro-Life Activist

[Valletta]

According to his family, some 20 armed FBI agents in 15 vehicles raided the residence of Houck, who leads a nonprofit group that provides sidewalk counseling at abortion clinics in Philadelphia, over an incident last year involving his then-12-year-old son at a Planned Parenthood abortion facility. Pennsylvania pro-life activist Ashley Garecht told The Daily Wire Houck was protecting his son from an aggressive Planned Parenthood escort harassing the boy, noting that the case was dismissed by a federal court in Philadelphia when the escort tried to press charges.
‘You Must Testify, Under Oath’: Hawley Demands Answers, Rips Merrick Garland For Targeting Of Pro-Life Activist | The Daily Wire

 

[disciple Clint]

According to his family, some 20 armed FBI agents in 15 vehicles raided the residence of Houck, who leads a nonprofit group that provides sidewalk counseling at abortion clinics in Philadelphia, over an incident last year involving his then-12-year-old son at a Planned Parenthood abortion facility. Pennsylvania pro-life activist Ashley Garecht told The Daily Wire Houck was protecting his son from an aggressive Planned Parenthood escort harassing the boy, noting that the case was dismissed by a federal court in Philadelphia when the escort tried to press charges.
‘You Must Testify, Under Oath’: Hawley Demands Answers, Rips Merrick Garland For Targeting Of Pro-Life Activist | The Daily Wire

I have no idea how this administration is going to explain the obvious weaponization of the DOJ and FBI

 

[Ignatius the Kiwi]

I have no idea how this administration is going to explain the obvious weaponization of the DOJ and FBI

They don't have to. They know the right won't do anything to punish them and they know the left will be with them completely.

 

[CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN]

According to his family, some 20 armed FBI agents in 15 vehicles raided the residence of Houck, who leads a nonprofit group that provides sidewalk counseling at abortion clinics in Philadelphia, over an incident last year involving his then-12-year-old son at a Planned Parenthood abortion facility. Pennsylvania pro-life activist Ashley Garecht told The Daily Wire Houck was protecting his son from an aggressive Planned Parenthood escort harassing the boy, noting that the case was dismissed by a federal court in Philadelphia when the escort tried to press charges.
‘You Must Testify, Under Oath’: Hawley Demands Answers, Rips Merrick Garland For Targeting Of Pro-Life Activist | The Daily Wire

I think there's more to the story about the FBI went to this person's house. Saying that, I don't think it it's anyone business, If I have an abortion. I think people need to mind their own business.

 

[harry rotter]

armed FBI agent

 

[chevyontheriver]

I have no idea how this administration is going to explain the obvious weaponization of the DOJ and FBI

Simple. They will say Hauck is a dangerous terrorist and that their actions were appropriate in capturing a dangerous terrorist. It's what they believe anyway.

 

[JosephZ]

This man wouldn't have been arrested by federal agents if he hadn't broken federal laws. The FBI had a warrant for his arrest and everything they did was completely lawful.

 

[chevyontheriver]

This man wouldn't have been arrested by federal agents if he hadn't broken federal laws.

Riiiiiight.

Innocent until arrested.

 

[DaisyDay]

Riiiiiight.

Innocent until arrested.

Generally, there is an arrest before there is a trial, so, except for people previously convicted, all arrestees are innocent. Riiiiiight, there's no real way around that that I can see....

 

[DaisyDay]

According to his family, some 20 armed FBI agents in 15 vehicles raided the residence of Houck, who leads a nonprofit group that provides sidewalk counseling at abortion clinics in Philadelphia, over an incident last year involving his then-12-year-old son at a Planned Parenthood abortion facility. Pennsylvania pro-life activist Ashley Garecht told The Daily Wire Houck was protecting his son from an aggressive Planned Parenthood escort harassing the boy, noting that the case was dismissed by a federal court in Philadelphia when the escort tried to press charges.
‘You Must Testify, Under Oath’: Hawley Demands Answers, Rips Merrick Garland For Targeting Of Pro-Life Activist | The Daily Wire

Why do you have two threads on the same violent guy getting arrested?

 

[JosephZ]

Riiiiiight.

Innocent until arrested.

A grand jury weighed the evidence and decided there was enough to indict him. He wouldn't have been arrested if they didn't feel like they had enough evidence to convict.

Houck Indictment

 

[chevyontheriver]

A grand jury weighed the evidence and decided there was enough to indict him.

So, throw away the keys. He's guilty.

 

[Pommer]

So, throw away the keys. He's guilty.

Cynicism has its place, it ain’t here though.

 

[disciple Clint]

Looks like many people missed the point, that this was an event that had been thrown out of court once and did not require the type of jackboot response that the FBI once again used inappropriately in an effort to intimidate those who do not agree with the administration. Normal practice would have been to contact the attorney of the accused and arrange for him to surrender himself at an FBI office. No armed arrest required.

 

[JosephZ]

Looks like many people missed the point, that this was an event that had been thrown out of court once and did not require the type of jackboot response that the FBI once again used inappropriately in an effort to intimidate those who do not agree with the administration. Normal practice would have been to contact the attorney of the accused and arrange for him to surrender himself at an FBI office. No armed arrest required.

The case wasn't thrown out.

Philadelphia Municipal Court records show a man with the initial “B.L.” filed a private criminal complaint against Houck in October 2021 and the complaint is listed as disposed. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office confirmed Monday that the office did approve a private criminal complaint against Houck earlier this year.

"But the case was disposed of locally so the DOJ could assume and lead the investigation," DA spokeswoman Jane Roh said. "It is incorrect to say that we declined this case."

The Houck spokesman reportedly said that after the private complaint was disposed, the U.S. The Attorney's Office notified Houck in writing that he was the focus of a federal criminal probe into the same incident.

FBI denies it used excessive force in anti-abortion arrest in Bucks County

 

[disciple Clint]

The case wasn't thrown out.

Philadelphia Municipal Court records show a man with the initial “B.L.” filed a private criminal complaint against Houck in October 2021 and the complaint is listed as disposed. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office confirmed Monday that the office did approve a private criminal complaint against Houck earlier this year.

"But the case was disposed of locally so the DOJ could assume and lead the investigation," DA spokeswoman Jane Roh said. "It is incorrect to say that we declined this case."

The Houck spokesman reportedly said that after the private complaint was disposed, the U.S. The Attorney's Office notified Houck in writing that he was the focus of a federal criminal probe into the same incident.

FBI denies it used excessive force in anti-abortion arrest in Bucks County

"His attorney, Peter Breen, said the case already made its way through the state court process and was thrown out but that the Biden Department of Justice took up the matter nearly a year later as a form of "political prosecution." Of the estimated 20 FBI agents who came to Houck’s home, Breen said the DOJ is treating the peaceful father of seven children "as if he was a drug lord or a mafia boss."
Pro-life activist Mark Houck pleads not guilty to federal charges after FBI arrest - 1010 WCSI

 

[wing2000]

Generally, there is an arrest before there is a trial, so, except for people previously convicted, all arrestees are innocent. Riiiiiight, there's no real way around that that I can see....

I guess some folks have not watched enough Law and Order

 

[wing2000]

"His attorney, Peter Breen, said the case already made its way through the state court process and was thrown out but that the Biden Department of Justice took up the matter nearly a year later as a form of "political prosecution." Of the estimated 20 FBI agents who came to Houck’s home, Breen said the DOJ is treating the peaceful father of seven children "as if he was a drug lord or a mafia boss."
Pro-life activist Mark Houck pleads not guilty to federal charges after FBI arrest - 1010 WCSI

LOL. ....he was a victim of the evil Biden Justice Department...

 

[DaisyDay]

Breen said the DOJ is treating the peaceful father of seven children "as if he was a drug lord or a mafia boss."

It is not peaceful to shove an elderly gentleman to the ground and causing injuries resulting in hospitalization.

 

[disciple Clint]

LOL. ....he was a victim of the evil Biden Justice Department...

Yes just like others have been for example those parents who disagree with the trash being promoted in some schools. What This DOJ Official Said About Treating Parents as Domestic Terrorists