A hearing in the case of one of the Capitol rioters accused of assault is about to begin.
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U.S. Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly asks the defendant's consent to participate in today's hearing remotely.
The defendant, Mathew Capsel, agrees.
Judge Daly asks whether Capsel is asking the court to appoint counsel for him.
"Yes, ma'am."
She reviews his financial affidavit, and she agrees to his public defender.
The prosecutor asks for detention, saying that he's a danger to the community and a flight risk.
They will proceed on that motion.
Prosecutor said that Capsel had a suicide attempt over marital issues.
"There's violence in this defendant's history, as a juvenile and as an adult."
He alleges that he has a history of trespass as well, before the Capitol insurrection.