Enrique Tarrio, a former defendant in the January 6 case, publicly announced today on X that a District of Columbia court has issued an arrest warrant against him. This warrant reportedly comes after Tarrio refused to hand over his personal cellphone. Tarrio claims this demand is part of a larger scheme of political retribution and aggressive discovery tactics.
Tarrio explained that the court’s decision is linked to his refusal to provide access to his phone, cautioning that the judge may detain him indefinitely for his noncompliance. He described the legal situation as an attempt to force his cooperation in what he considers politically driven legal actions.
In his statement, Tarrio identified the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP as opposing parties. He accused them of demanding a $3.1 million civil settlement for a banner he claims to have no knowledge of. Tarrio also linked this issue to ongoing cases involving Donald Trump, suggesting a political bias influenced by Democratic Party funding.
Tarrio urged Harmeet Dhillon, whom he named as the head of the Civil Rights Division, to initiate investigations into these entities, alleging they engage in malicious actions, tax fraud, and violations of the First Amendment.
To aid his legal battles, Tarrio has created a legal defense fund on GiveSendGo, encouraging supporters to contribute to his cause.
This story will be updated as more details emerge.
I am willing to go to jail again because I am not going to have my personal information given to a judge, a corrupt law firm and a fake church.
Currently looking for counsel so if you have any suggestions please let me know.”
In Tarrio’s statement, Tarrio names the African Methodist Episcopal Church and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP as adversaries, alleging a civil settlement demand totaling $3.1 million for a banner Tarrio claims he had no knowlege of. Tarrio also references ongoing litigation involving Donald Trump, asserting political bias tied to funding by the Democratic Party.
Tarrio called on Harmeet Dhillon, identified as head of the Civil Rights Division, to open investigations into the named entities, alleging malicious practices, tax fraud, and First Amendment violations.
Tarrio has established a legal defense fund on GiveSendGo to support his ongoing litigation, directing supporters to contribute to the campaign.
This story will be updated as additional information becomes available.
