Ryan Bundy's Hearing on 12-23-16 was a hearing to rule on his Motion to reopen his Detention Hearing. After Government Responded to his Motion, he filed his response to the Government. (attached). It is my opinion as an Observer in the hearings that his actions, response and rebuttal in Court was even more significant.
After requesting permission from the Magistrate, he led the courtroom in a prayer. He was confident and authoritative but respectful in his comments and presentation to the Judge.
The prosecutor, in his presentation, very focused on rules and court room procedure, explained why the original decision was valid and must stand as ordered. It was very matter of fact and appeared to leave no wiggle room for the Magistrate to make any other ruling as seen so many times before in these hearing for our P3s.
Then came Ryan's final rebuttal. He focused on the human rights aspect of the rulings and their impact to his and others natural rights as protected in the Constitution. The Just under a Year in custody, based on Prosecutions lies and no opportunity to exercise his right to face his accusers or to challenge their truth in his own defense.. He talked about his family and the suffering that they are enduring because he is not being allowed to fulfill his god ordained responsibility to provide for and guide them. It was passionate and resolute as the Magistrate listened intently to his words..
The judge thanked Ryan for his presentation and replied that he would take the matter under advisement and issue a ruling from Chambers.
Could this be Ryan's family's Christmas Miracle? Their hopes appeared to be dashed.
As an observer, I believe I saw something different in the hearing than I have yet to see in any of the hearings so far. I saw a Judge that was respectful, attentive and most of all letting it show, just slightly that his heart, perhaps because of the season, perhaps at gods hand, was being tugged at by Ryan's words. I don't like to predict in situations like these. However, I believe that there was more than attorneys and a judge making their cases in the court room. You could feel it in your soul. Could this be a turn in the tide starting with Ryan and his family? I believe there is reason to claim that victory, in the lords name! Please pray that the Magistrate continues to be touched by gods hand in his consideration and decision of these matters.
May the New Year bring Liberty and Freedom for all!