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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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1/38 Yesterday, I highlighted how Kash Patel's poor handling of the case could put it in jeopardy. But today the FBI's lead-podcaster, doubled-down on *STUPID*, in a public interview that is a defense attorneys dream! Let's breakdown the incompetence:
Kash Patel wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, with a blue flag in the background.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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1/15 The FBI may have missed their window due to the incompetence of the Chief-Podcaster. The shooter now likely has a good lawyer that has told him to not say a word because of how badly this case has been managed: x.com/14780915/statu…
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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2/38 An important piece of context to keep in mind, is they desperately want to make this a Federal charge crime, so they can keep it untelevized, control the narrative, and seek death penalty with a jury base that isn't 90% mormon.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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12/15 They already would have had a hell of a hard time getting a young Mormon guy given the death penalty in the most heavily Mormon district in Utah, and now they may have a struggle to even get a conviction if he doesn't cooperate. x.com/116328126/stat…
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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4/38 Immediately defense is going to frame this as personal matter. They'll seek a Motion to Suppress, attempting to exclude evidence that is from the FBI instead of local law enforcement, arguing it's tainted by personal relationships.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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5/38 They'll also make this a Voir Dire focus asking jurors if they saw this bias, and may even pursue a Motion for Gag Order, preventing the FBI from being allowed to make other public comments. Although, I imagine they want him to continue to screw up
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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6/38 More importantly, the defense will want to keep this as local charges, where Robinson has much better odds of avoiding the death penalty. Since Utah has already charged, this can only move to Federal charges if the State steps out of the way.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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7/38 Defense will argue on this (and many other matters): -Why should Utah cede sovereignty to a federal agency that admits it’s personally tied to the victim? Making it deeply politically unpopular, for Utah to let it federalize.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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8/38 Kash then begins to talk about how he personally walked the crime scene and at that time they found evidence including a "screw driver" on the roof. The problem is that was around 5pm-6pm on the 11th way after the crime scene should have been processed.
Kash Patel sitting in a suit and tie on a news set, speaking to the camera. A split-screen shows another man at an outdoor event with a "YOU\'RE BEING BRAINWASHED TOUR" backdrop, holding a microphone. Text overlays include "KASH PATEL - FBI DIRECTOR" and "NOW: FBI DIRECTOR UPDATES ON KIPKIS MURDER PROBE."
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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9/38 Defense will argue that the director is an an administrator and not a crime scene technician. This will raise questions about chain of custody, and how an obvious item lay in the open for more than 24 hours?
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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10/38 But it will also come back to pretrial prejudice. The reason evidence isn't disclosed on national TV before a trial, is some evidence may not be admissible. And defense will certainly use this in a Motion to Suppress Evidence, arguing the chain of custody issues.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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12/38 Patel is not a career investigator. He should not oversee crime scene handling, or make any decisions about a crime scene. He shouldn't bring *anything* to the table, that's the job of experienced career officials. And saying he had support of Trump is even worse.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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13/38 Defense will attempt to say this is grounds of Motion to Suppress the evidence related to the firearm as it was overseen by a political figure. But they'll also use it as a Motion to Compel Discovery, of involvement of the White House in investigative decisions.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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14/38 Then Patel makes the DUMBEST possible mistake. He says "I can report today that the DNA hits on the towel, that the gun was wrapped in, and the screw driver are positively processed for the suspect in custody"
A split-screen image with a grassy outdoor area on the left, showing a building, trees, and a sidewalk with a blurred spot. On the right, Kash Patel in a suit and tie, wearing a lapel microphone, appears on a news broadcast. Text overlays include "FOX NOW," "KASH PATEL | FBI DIRECTOR," and "FBI DIRECTOR UPDATES ON VIRGINIA MURDER PROBE."
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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15/38 Congrats Kash, you just tainted that evidence. Now defense can argue you poisoned the jury pool, by giving an affirmed, inaccurate statement, about scientific evidence, without hearing expert testimony.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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16/38 1) DNA evidence isn't binary, its probabilistic. 2) They'll also argue contamination as you were involved in both evidence locations 24 hours later. 3) DNA evidence is supposed to only be presented by experts
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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17/38 The US 6th Amendment guarantees a fair trial before an impartial jury. DNA evidence is always carefully disclosed as its seen as "magical evidence" that's tough to erase from the minds of a layperson.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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18/38 Saying this on national TV means the defense has grounds to pursue: -Motion to Dismiss for Irreparable Prejudice -Motion for Bench Trial (waive jury and only have a judge) -Alternative Motion to Strike Death Penalty (arguing non jury is now impartial enough for it)
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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19/38 They may even file for a Motion to Suppress Evidence on the DNA evidence itself, meaning it would become entirely inadmissible, even if its accurate. All because podcast-Kash, cared more about clout chasing than doing his job.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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20/38 Patel then goes on a ramble of how the "FBI secured the scene" and did "great investigation work" which I won't breakdown in depth but there are about 30~ contradictions to timelines and previous statements, all which will come up.
Four people, including Kash Patel, sitting on a white couch in a television studio. They are dressed in formal attire, holding papers and coffee cups. A floral centerpiece is on the table in front of them. The background shows a cityscape through large windows. A split-screen inset shows Kash Patel in a suit and tie against a blue background.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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21/38 Patel then highlights they "worked with the media to catch this killer" while this is in reference to releasing images/footage, it gives grounds for defense to compel *all* communications with the FBI, including who leaked the supposed "trans lover" story.
A split-screen image with a sidewalk and pavement on the left, showing chalk or painted markings, and Kash Patel on the right, wearing a suit and tie, speaking on a news broadcast. The text overlay includes "Kash Patel FBI Director" and "5:50 Suspect & Arrest."
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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23/38 Patel then answers a question about the group chats, which right-wing media claimed were being investigated for potential RICO charges due to advanced knowledge. Patel notes they are still pursuing search warrants for it.
A split-screen image with a surveillance video on the left showing a paved area with a tree shadow and a person walking. On the right, Kash Patel in a suit and tie appears against a blue background. Text overlays include "FOX" logos, "FBI DIRECTOR: DNA FROM EVIDENCE MATCHES SUSPECT," and location details "OREM, UT/WEDNESDAY."
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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25/38 Kash then says "the family said he subscribed to left wing ideology" - even though he tried to disclaim it, this is speaking to motive. It's a Violation of Presumption of Innocence, it's also a matter of hearsay that would be inadmissible.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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26/38 It will also give the defense easy grounds to fight back against any Federal charges if filed arguing that the DoJ is pushing politics into a criminal trial. Unless the suspect has specifically noted their ideology as the cause, then this always hurts prosecution.
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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27/38 There are a ton of other blunders, (including saying he was "quarter backing the investigation himself") but lets just highlight the biggest one: Patel then tells us about a supposed text message:
Three images side by side. The left image shows a person wearing a black hoodie with a design and a cap, holding a cane. The middle image shows a person in a black hoodie with a similar design. The right image shows Kash Patel, a man in a suit and tie, speaking on a news broadcast. Text overlays include "FBI DIRECTOR: DNA FROM EVIDENCE MATCHES SUSPECT" and "KASH PATEL, FBI DIRECTOR."
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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28/38 He notes: "There was a text message to another individual that said he had a chance to kill Kirk and he was going to take it because he hated what Kirk stood for" Not only is he once again speaking to motive, but there is another problem..
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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30/38 He then says: -The written note "we believe" "did exist" and we have "evidence to show what was in that note" -This note "was destroyed" but we found "forensic evidence of its existence"
Kash Patel in a gray suit and tie, standing outdoors with the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol visible in the background. The image includes a Fox News live broadcast overlay with text reading "NOW: FBI DIRECTOR UPDATES ON KIRK\'S MURDER PROBE" and a timestamp of "10/03 15:11."
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Mary Robertson
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Don’t we all want to see the actual assassin convicted of Charlie Kirk’s murder? If we can all agree on that, then perhaps we can all agree that Director Patel shouldn’t give anymore interviews about this case. He prejudices the prosecution with each interview he gives.
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Mrs. Reddog (similar handle on🦋)🇺🇦🌻
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What is typical time for charging docs to be entered. I thought I read somewhere there are state charges but have seen nothing about an arraignment (did I miss it). Seems like this part is moving slow
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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We should see the charging doc tomorrow, and I suspect it will only be state charges. The question will be the contents of the claims in it. I’ll break it down the moment we get our hands on it! 🫡
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Liz0044
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I didn’t read this yet But tell me how off base my conspiracy theory is… The kid is a Patsy Kirk was calling for the Epstein files to be released Given his base, FOTUS ordered him to be silenced Someone outside the FBI did it Patel is out over his skis anyway 1/
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Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth)
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Look I enjoy a good conspiracy theory as a story that you can go out and look for evidence for/against. In this case, there is so far no evidence to suggest any type of conspiracy or coordination in any legitimate way. So while in these times we should be open to remarkable
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chandlerr
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what if they actually want Robinson out on the streets? he's honestly safer in prison, although I don't think he's likely going to be safe anywhere.
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A Digital Neomorph 🌉⏩ 🇺🇸🦅
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the assumption is that anyone cares about law and due process any more...I thought we were being taught by trumplings that rights of the accused, due process and all that were just woke libtard stuff and that people the government hates should just be locked up or worse
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EMJ-Ogre_42
@Ogre_42
I asked why didn't he recuse himself since he was a personal friend of Kirk. And, while he should say nothing, the most he should say is that it is an ongoing investigation and all avenues are being pursued so that the perpetrator can be brought to justice.
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Tom Mallory 🧢🥏 🤷🏽‍♂️
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I covered crime and justice for almost 30 years and never saw federal law enforcement commit all the amateur hour and self-inflicted mistakes this boob did in a few days. A defense lawyer's dream.
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Stuart Lynne
@stuartlynne
Poster boy for why you want competent people leading the FBI. Congress should enact legislation requiring only actual FBI agents with a minimum number of years be appointed in ALL senior positions.
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Itsjustme
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Unbelievable Adam. I knew from your previous posts that it was bad, but not this bad. I propose that clusterfucks henceforth be measured on the “Scale of Patel.” I rate this at an 8.5/10. We still need to leave a little wiggle room for them to hit rock bottom. Smh
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jonjon
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If the government, were responsible for this killing, maybe they are purposely botching the investigation of the patsy so that his defense will focus on their missteps rather than digging into who actually did the killing.
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🌻 JamusMcscramus
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I said cox (a lawyer 🤣) was prejudicing the case by leaking information but DEI kash takes it to a whole new level.
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MrFunkyBass
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Great thread. The Senate didn’t want to listen to reasonable people when they said he was patently unqualified. You want your appointments to be at least 90-10 vote or better. When you’re 51-49, you’re not picking the right person for the job (for any Agency position)
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Kaiji
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If Saul Goodman was Tyler's Lawyer he'd be given 6 months on probation considering how much he'd have to work with.
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Whale King
@quietwhaleking
Really great thread, thanks for taking the time. What a freaking bungle from Kash, his arrogance and ignorance is staggering
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K-oz Dragon
@K_ozDragon
This is dumb. They seemed to have no problem with putting Derek Chauvin on trial. They have a photo of a juror in a shirt that read "get your knee off our knecks!" They held the trial in the same city Floyd was killed in. Yet he's still in jail. Shoulda hired your fantasy lawyer.
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springermaine 🌎🌍🌏🇺🇸🇺🇦
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I have always had the opinion that the most dangerous people new on the job were the ones overly self-confident and would not ask questions.
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Jane Brown
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This is just hysterical. I know it's a murder investigation and a sensational one, but Patel is simply a comedy routine. Even SNL couldn't write this.
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JT
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It’s ✨ALMOST✨ like we shouldn’t have severely incompetent people with zero qualifications in the most important and critical positions of running this country 😵‍💫
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John Smith
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You take Kash Patel seriously enough to question his actions as if they were sincere. You blindly believe the story you're being told by known liars. That makes you REALLY fucking stupid.
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