On Tuesday, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Matthew Graves, launching an inquiry into the Department of Justice’s recent arrest of journalist Steve Baker related to the events of January 6, 2021. Baker is an investigative journalist who has extensively covered the J6 trials for the Glenn Beck-founded conservative news outlet, Blaze Media. He has been charged with four misdemeanors, including trespassing and disorderly conduct.
Jordan’s letter highlights “serious concerns” regarding the DOJ’s “selective prosecution” of Baker following his arrest in Dallas on March 1, as well as its commitment to upholding the First Amendment rights of journalists. The letter accuses the DOJ of violating its “mission of equal justice under the law.” Remarks are included from Baker’s attorney, William Shipley, suggesting…
