Justice Department rearrests freed January 6 broadcaster Neely

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MAGA African-American broadcaster and military veteran Darrell Neely faced another arrest on November 4, 2024, amid what appears to be the Department of Justice’s continued aggressive pursuit of January 6 defendants, despite their cases being resolved.

The recent hearing proceeded smoothly, with Judge Bates swiftly approving Neely’s release, supported by public defender Sandra Roland. On December 14, Neely is set to leave the D.C. jail facility once again. The sealed probation violation allegations were revealed to be merely technical in nature, following a pattern where prosecutors are pursuing minor infractions that typically would be handled by probation officers.

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Military veteran and MAGA African-American radio broadcaster Darrell Neely – was re-arrested on November 4, 2024. Reportedly, the Merrick Garland DOJ has told January 6… pic.twitter.com/Mq661q0F57

— BelannF (@BelannF) December 15, 2024

Financial challenges have plagued Neely, who struggles with an outstanding restitution of $939.93. Like many January 6 defendants, he faces difficulties securing employment and housing due to the stigma associated with his case.

Following his arrest just before the presidential election, Neely was transported from Durham to Washington D.C. Now released, he must independently arrange and fund his return to North Carolina. Adding to his difficulties, authorities have again confiscated his belongings, including his phone, complicating his travel arrangements.

The Patriot’s Legal Defense Fund is coordinating transportation assistance, including Uber services, and seeking to provide him with a replacement phone. Support services like “Mikki’s House” stand ready to assist January 6 defendants in similar situations.

Prior to his arrest, Neely operated as a media professional through two registered companies. FBI documents from September 2021 confirm his role as a journalist, noting witness accounts of his live reporting during January 6:

“Witness 1 stated that, on the first video call, NEELY went inside the U.S. Capitol building and narrated events happening inside the building. Although Witness 1 did not see NEELY inside the Capitol building, Witness 1 recognized NEELY’s voice as he narrated from inside the building.”

J6 HOSTAGE SERIES: Former U.S. Navy member and current journalist Darrell Neely was incarcerated 28 *months*…for misdemeanors.

His crime? Walking in the Capitol through open doors to peacefully conduct media interviews.

This isn’t justice.pic.twitter.com/162YOuolpq

— John Strand (@JohnStrandUSA) October 4, 2024

Before his recent arrest, Neely was actively conducting radio interviews supporting Trump’s campaign and discussing January 6 perspectives. The DOJ filed sealed supervised release violation allegations in October 2024, shortly after Neely began extensive radio appearances rallying voters for Trump.

The circumstances of his arrest involved a police wellness check at his hotel for a 23-year-old woman nicknamed “Tiny,” who confirmed Neely was helping her avoid harassment from a situation in Pennsylvania. While police initially left without incident, they returned later claiming Neely provided incorrect identification – a difficulty stemming from his previous documents being confiscated during his earlier arrest.

Neely continues to face housing challenges in North Carolina’s Middle District, where his probation is assigned. The Patriot’s Legal Defense Fund aims to assist with rental payments to overcome landlord hesitations, while he manages new legal proceedings and associated expenses.