Alex Jones lawyer wants to represent Proud Boy Jan. 6 appeal
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Violent insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File). Insets, L-R: Alex Jones (Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images), Norm Pattis (Law&Crime screengrab), Zachary Rehl (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File).

The high-profile lawyer for Sandy Hook conspiracist Alex Jones wants to expand his roster of Jan. 6 defendants to include one more Donald Trump supporter who has been convicted of seditious conspiracy.

Attorney Norm Pattis filed a motion on Monday to take over representation of Zachary Rehl, a member of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group who was convicted in May of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Rehl was convicted alongside co-defendant and Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and other members of the group, all of whom are now facing decades behind bars.

“The undersigned gives notice of his appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Zachary Rehl,” Pattis’ brief motion says. “Mr. Rehl’s trial attorney, Ms. Carmen Hernandez, filed to withdraw as counsel and extend time for Post-Verdict motions, on 06/04/2023.” A sentencing date for Rehl has not yet been scheduled.

Indeed, Hernandez — who represents several notable accused Jan. 6 rioters — did file a motion Sunday to withdraw as Rehl’s representation.

“Undersigned counsel, appointed under the Criminal Justice Act, moves to withdraw as counsel for Zachary Rehl for the reason that retained counsel will be entering his appearance on Mr. Rehl’s behalf,” Hernandez’s motion said, referring to Pattis without mentioning him by name.

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