4/13/26 (oops)

1 Corinthians 5 - 8

Blessings as you listen to the Word and our discussion thereof, an update on several of the j6ers and others who are falsely accused or overcharged, and a good time of corporate prayer. 🙏

JD Vance says demand more of your government, don't check out of the process, get heard!

Join us for Nightly J6 updates and Live prayers at 9PM ET!


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1 Corinthians 9 - 11

Ron Mele and his wife Ali joined us for fellowship and prayers. We got the "elevator pitch" of how the whole j6 thing has gone and is going currently. Then we dug in for details.
1) Finding work is tough, but he had a good interview today. Prayers for solid work with compensation that covers the bills, at the very least.
2) Health stuff regarding neglect by the prison system re: mattresses, pillows, etc., to accomodate his spinal fusions, etc.
3) Continued spiritual growth in the marriage and with the kiddos.

Blessings as you read the Scriptures along with us and then enjoy 1½ hours of fellowship and prayers. 🙏

Join us for Nightly J6 updates and Live prayers at 9PM ET!


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1 Corinthians 12 - 16

A bit of car talk, ethics, etc., then circling back to 1 Corinthians 13 to discuss God's love and the power of the resurrection...

Blessings as you read and pray along with us. 🙏

Fox News provides an update on the U.S. government's pressure campaign against Iran and addresses the potential security implications regarding China.

Key takeaways from the report:

U.S. Blockade on Iranian Ports: As of the third day of the operation (0:00-0:05), the U.S. Central Command has successfully turned around 10 vessels, including nine oil tankers (0:24-0:28). The administration warns that vessels attempting to transit to or from Iranian ports face boarding, seizure, or the use of force (0:31-0:40).

Impact on Iran: Analysts suggest the White House's strategy is effective, with estimates that Iran may have only two weeks of oil storage capacity left (0:44-0:46), potentially leading to internal economic collapse and regime instability within two months (0:49-1:01).

Geopolitical Message to Beijing: The blockade serves as a strategic signal to China, which relies on Iran for 90% of its oil imports (1:18-1:24). The report highlights that the U.S. Navy holds the capability to disrupt global shipping chokepoints, such as the Strait of Malacca—the primary energy route for China (1:35-1:58).

Chinese Spy Satellite Allegations: Fox News reports that Iran allegedly utilized a Chinese spy satellite, launched in late 2024, to monitor and target U.S. military bases in the Middle East before and after drone and missile attacks (2:01-2:24).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9ElGL2WEYU

Oathkeepers and Proud Boys Commutation Proceedings:

While the cases remain pending before the D.C. Circuit, the Trump Administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) is actively and aggressively seeking to vacate the convictions entirely, rather than maintaining the status of commuted-but-not-pardoned sentences. No other proceedings, such as new trials or civil suits tied to these specific convictions, are currently reported.

As of April 15-16, 2026, the latest development involves the DOJ filing motions requesting a federal appeals court to fully vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of the 12 remaining Oath Keepers and Proud Boys leaders. These individuals had their sentences commuted (but not pardoned) by President Trump on January 20, 2025.

Background on the Commutations:

On his first day in office, President Trump issued broad clemency covering more than 1,500 January 6 defendants. While full pardons were granted to the vast majority, the lengthy prison sentences of 14 ringleaders from the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys were specifically commuted, resulting in immediate release. These individuals were not pardoned; consequently, their convictions, including the rare seditious conspiracy charges, remained on their records, along with associated collateral consequences such as felony restrictions on firearms, voting rights in certain jurisdictions, and employment limitations.

Two of the original 14 individuals have since had their situations resolved differently: one was subsequently pardoned in March 2025, and one conviction was already dismissed. This left 12 defendants with cases still active on appeal.

The 12 Individuals (8 Oath Keepers and 4 Proud Boys):

Oath Keepers: Stewart Rhodes (founder/leader), Kelly Meggs, Kenneth Harrelson, Jessica Watkins, Roberto Minuta, Edward Vallejo, Joseph Hackett, and David Moerschel.

Proud Boys: Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl, and Dominic Pezzola.

(Note: Early reports referenced "13" or "a dozen" due to minor variations in counting resolved cases; the current active group comprises these 12 individuals.)

DOJ Procedural Actions:

On Tuesday, April 14-15, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, signed by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to:

1. Vacate (erase) the seditious conspiracy convictions.
2. Permit the government to permanently dismiss the underlying indictments.

The DOJ's stated rationale in court filings is: "The United States has determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice." Prosecutors noted that this aligns with standard DOJ practice in cases where the government chooses not to continue pursuing convictions, and the Supreme Court routinely grants similar requests.

Separate but related filings were submitted for the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys cases. The objective is to extend beyond the 2025 commutations, which only terminated incarceration, to fully clear the convictions from the individuals' records.

Current Status:
The appeals court has not yet ruled on the motion. Given the recent nature of the filing (within the last 1-2 days), no decision or further updates are available as of April 16, 2026.

If granted, these defendants would have no remaining federal convictions from their January 6 cases. This action applies exclusively to these 12 high-profile leaders, who faced the most serious charges and longest original sentences. It does not affect the thousands of other January 6 defendants who received full pardons.

This move has elicited sharp criticism from Democrats, who characterize it as an attempt to "erase" jury verdicts regarding violent insurrection planning, while garnering praise from the defendants and their supporters, who view the original prosecutions as politically motivated. Several individuals, including Joe Biggs, have publicly welcomed the development as a step toward fully clearing their names.

There remains three cases where the DOJ needs to move to dismiss all charges because the Presidential pardon applies. The three are Edward Kelley in the 6th circuit, Taylor Taranto in the DC circuit, and Ben Martin in the 9th circuit.

This video features criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno discussing the serious federal charges filed against two suspects, Emirat and Ibrahim Caumi, who are accused of plotting a terror attack in New York City.

Key highlights from the discussion include:

Staggering Charges: The suspects face multiple felony counts, including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), and interstate transportation of explosives (0:05-0:38). Rotunno notes that under federal sentencing guidelines, they could face decades in prison or life sentences (0:41-0:50).

The Plot: Prosecutors allege the suspects had malicious intent to cause mass casualties, explicitly comparing their goals to the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and stating a desire to exceed that attack's death toll (1:06-1:26).

Admissibility of Evidence: The discussion covers incriminating evidence, including dash cam audio where one suspect expresses a desire to "start terror" and a note written in police custody reading "Die rage, you kufar" (1:56-2:16).

Rotunno explains that such evidence is likely admissible in court as long as it was obtained through lawful procedures (2:20-3:00).

Rotunno describes the suspects' actions as "pure depravity" and suggests that their decision to document their intentions and operate in a manner that led to their swift capture is indicative of "stupid criminal" behavior (3:15-3:37). She speculates that such individuals may sometimes possess a subconscious desire to be apprehended when driven by extremist ideologies (3:39-4:15).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRk4eJwXMrs

This video details the case of Mark Houck, a pro-life advocate who was arrested by the FBI during a pre-dawn raid at his residence in 2022 (0:06-0:18). Despite his offer to surrender voluntarily, more than a dozen agents appeared at his home, an action Houck characterized as an attempt to humiliate him and instill fear within the pro-life movement (0:35-0:40).

Key developments in the case include:

Criminal Charges: The Biden Department of Justice charged Houck with violating the FACE Act following an interaction with a clinic volunteer who was reportedly harassing his son (0:42-0:56).

Acquittal: In 2023, a jury acquitted Houck of the charges in less than one hour (0:56-0:59).

Settlement: Following his acquittal, Houck filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice seeking $1.1 million and has subsequently secured a seven-figure settlement (1:01-1:03).

Contextual findings:

Additionally, the video highlights a Department of Justice report investigating the administration's targeting of pro-life activists. After reviewing 700,000 internal documents, investigators suggested that prosecutors collaborated with pro-abortion groups to gather information, sought to exclude jurors based on religious beliefs, and pursued significantly harsher sentences for pro-life defendants compared to those accused of attacking pro-life groups (1:08-1:42).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbHMzslfpcM