It DOES seem odd that Welch would be allowed to stand outside of the police vehicle while being questioned. He seemed quite cooperative and amenable to the police when they arrested him which could be the explanation of why but with such an arsenal of weapons it does seem out of character for the DC police department. There are always these small clues and details in some of these investigations that are so sticky that they could go anywhichway, this could also very well be proof they knew he was no harm because he is identifying the agency he works for to set this up as a cover for Comet. Quite an interesting thread I wonder what kind of debate it will generate?
The let him have access to a video teleconference suite to conduct an interview with the NYT post-arrest and pre-arraignment. No one I know on MPD even knew such tech existed at the jailhouse. Moreover, no one had EVER heard of any suspect in custody being allowed to conduct any form of an interview during custody. Then Kathy LAnier split to take her 2M job with the NFL as head of security (shocker) and let Newsham, JA's good buddy, take over where Lanier left off.
"Welch spoke to the Times via videoconference Wednesday, his only conversation with the news media since his arrest. Here are a few takeaways from their conversation:"
One of the biggest 'tells' I've identified over many decades of observing this stuff is the degree of media exposure any event gets.
That's why I love reading The Guardian so much. ;-)
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If I see that they push a certain story / narrative, I can always be sure that they're up to something behind the scenes. Has turned out to be a good indicator.
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ASolo ago
It DOES seem odd that Welch would be allowed to stand outside of the police vehicle while being questioned. He seemed quite cooperative and amenable to the police when they arrested him which could be the explanation of why but with such an arsenal of weapons it does seem out of character for the DC police department. There are always these small clues and details in some of these investigations that are so sticky that they could go anywhichway, this could also very well be proof they knew he was no harm because he is identifying the agency he works for to set this up as a cover for Comet. Quite an interesting thread I wonder what kind of debate it will generate?
Blacksmith21 ago
The let him have access to a video teleconference suite to conduct an interview with the NYT post-arrest and pre-arraignment. No one I know on MPD even knew such tech existed at the jailhouse. Moreover, no one had EVER heard of any suspect in custody being allowed to conduct any form of an interview during custody. Then Kathy LAnier split to take her 2M job with the NFL as head of security (shocker) and let Newsham, JA's good buddy, take over where Lanier left off.
Fateswebb ago
Yeah very weird. Typically before arraignment you're not allowed to do squat. Or even after arraignment for that matter.
Blacksmith21 ago
https://abcnews.go.com/US/takeaways-york-times-interview-pizzagate-gunman/story?id=44059783
"Welch spoke to the Times via videoconference Wednesday, his only conversation with the news media since his arrest. Here are a few takeaways from their conversation:"
Onetime1 ago
Great work, guys.
One of the biggest 'tells' I've identified over many decades of observing this stuff is the degree of media exposure any event gets.
Specifically, if a questionably authentic event is splashed non stop over all media platforms for days, it probably involves some planned fuckery.
Conversely, events that should prompt curiousity and further investigation get memory holed in the blink of an eye.
This metric has proven very effective in evaluating the degree of deceit involved.
think- ago
That's why I love reading The Guardian so much. ;-) . If I see that they push a certain story / narrative, I can always be sure that they're up to something behind the scenes. Has turned out to be a good indicator.
Onetime1 ago
+1000