Matthew Beddingfield, 22, who pleaded guilty to assaulting or impeding officers on Jan. 6, was identified by online sleuths who got a lead with facial recognition.

Matthew Beddingfield, 22, who pleaded guilty to assaulting or impeding officers on Jan. 6, was identified by online sleuths who got a lead with facial recognition.

  • YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.worldEnglish
    29·
    2 years ago

    This is true, I was only talking about jail sentences I didn’t see any that equaled more than a few days. I certainly could be wrong and welcome any insight into cases that show otherwise.

    • BrooklynManEnglish
      12·
      2 years ago

      I found those 3 links with 10 seconds of googling. Here in NYC, I know of many people I know personally who were either held or pursued by the DAs of Manhattan and Kings County (Brooklyn) on charges related to the protests all the way until spring of 2021 when COVID forced them to drop the charges as the courts become overloaded with actual crimes.

      if you actually look, you’ll find no shortage of reporting on the matter.

        • prole@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          61·
          2 years ago

          Or, you know, you could take 30 seconds to inform yourself… But, then again, that would mean that you can’t feign ignorance about the topic anymore.

          • YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.worldEnglish
            13·
            2 years ago

            Did you know Google doesn’t give the same results to each person and actually hides results? This is why it is important to reference websites in socal media when trying to make a point. Stop thinking everyone has access to whatever you see.

            • prole@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
              4·
              2 years ago

              Yes, I know how Google works. Which also means that I know how to use the search to get the results I need.

                • Whiskey PickleEnglish
                  3·
                  2 years ago

                  aren’t you the one who wants the information? why are you demanding others find it for you?

                  • YoBuckStopsHere@lemmy.worldEnglish
                    13·
                    2 years ago

                    Sure, if I knew what they were searching for and where. You are also making huge assumptions on the search capabilities of the average person. It’s better to link to its when making an argument so all parties have access to the information.