Accused Capitol rioter Josiah Kenyon on Thursday bragged about having a “high IQ” before asking a federal judge for a green light to fight prison guards.
The bizarre request came after Kenyon asked U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols for permission to speak during a status conference hearing.
Nichols warned that Kenyon might want to consult with his attorney first. That’s when things got weird.
“I have a high enough IQ range to not screw up there, boss,” Kenyon shot back. He then asked the judge to “acknowledge that he had a right to defend himself if prison guards in DC tried to assault him.”
“I’m not making any finding one way or another about that,” Nichols replied, according to a Twitter post by Politico’s reporter Kyle Cheney.
“Okey-doke,” Kenyon replied.
At the end of the status conference, Nichols asks Kenyon if he has anything else to raise.
“My wife and children homeless on the street. Have a wonderful day.”
Tense exchange between Jan .6 detainee Josiah Kenyon and Judge Carl Nichols. Kenyon indicated he wanted to speak and Nichols warned that he might want to consult with his attorney first.
"I have a high enough IQ range to not screw up there, boss," Kenyon shot back.
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) February 3, 2022
At the end of the status conference, Nichols asks Kenyon if he has anything else to raise.
"My wife and children homeless on the street. Have a wonderful day."
*Hearing ends.*
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) February 3, 2022
