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marmar

(78,102 posts)
Thu Jun 6, 2024, 08:55 AM Jun 2024

Watch: Florida Man Crashes Into Jail, Spews Anti-Trump Hate, Throws Rubber Snakes

"Chief Deputy John Budensiek told WPBF that Leedy also talked about his hatred for the former President Donald Trump."
- OK, if I were a juror on his case, this would make me instantly empathetic. - OP's added commentary.





(Newsweek) Ahomeless Florida man wanted to get to jail his own way.

Joseph Leedy, 40, intentionally crashed into a Florida jail's lobby doors Monday night and then proceeded to make "homicidal statements" while throwing rubber snakes on the floor, video from the Martin County Sheriff's Office obtained by Newsweek shows.

He was charged with four counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and criminal mischief of over $1,000, which is a felony after driving a car into the Martin County Jail.

....(snip)....

"Mr. Leedy uttered the 'devil made me do it, why didn't you shoot me, and f--- me in the ass, I came here to kill the police," Vanatwerp wrote. ................(more)

https://www.newsweek.com/florida-man-joseph-leedy-car-crash-martin-county-jail-1908484





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Watch: Florida Man Crashes Into Jail, Spews Anti-Trump Hate, Throws Rubber Snakes (Original Post) marmar Jun 2024 OP
So Trump will be needing extra protection. rickford66 Jun 2024 #1
An anti-Trump Florida Man? Aristus Jun 2024 #2
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