Thomas More Society attorneys filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to reverse her decision denying pro-life advocate Lauren Handy’s immediate release from jail. The pro-life attorneys filed their motion and legal argument supporting the appeal.

Citing their conviction for a “crime of violence,” Kollar-Kotelly ordered Handy and her four co-defendants be immediately detained following the verdict. she rendered. However, in the appeal, Thomas More Society attorneys argue that under federal statute and binding precedents from the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court, the FACE Act is not categorically a “crime of violence,” and should not lead to pre-sentencing detention.

The only basis for a finding of the use of force was when an overzealous clinic worker rushed at the pro-life advocates and tried to forcibly remove them from the clinic waiting room, resulting in her twisting an ankle. There was no allegation that Ms. Handy or the co-defendants intended to harm anyone.

[This was an absurd case, and produced an absurd ruling on bail for an appeal. I spoke with attorney Stephen Crampton last week while guest hosting on Relevant Radio, who represents Lauren Handy in this prosecution. We spoke specifically about the bail issue and its absurdity. Be sure to download the podcast of that hour from this link to catch up to all of the issues in this case. Stephen’s a fun guest, and the first half was a very good discussion about the Biden plan to
“negotiate” drug prices. — Ed]