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Jan. 6 Prisoner Beaten til He Lost an Eye

Jan. 6 Prisoner Beaten til He Lost an Eye, Later He Was Tied to Chair for 12 Hours, Now He Has Blood Clots and Precancerous Growths, Government Won’t Allow Him Medical Treatment – They Want Him Dead

Ryan Samsel was arrested in January 2021. He was blinded by DC prison guards in one of his many beatings since his arrest.

Ryan Samsel attended the January 6, 2021, protests in Washington DC.

Samsel pushed the flimsy bike racks and stormed the US Capitol after Ray Epps was seen whispering in his ear. Samsel allegedly injured a female police officer.

Since his arrest, Ryan Samsel has been held in a Washington DC prison. On March 21, 2021, Ryan was awakened by correctional officers and his hands were zip-tied. Then they walked him to an unoccupied cell where he was brutally beaten by the officers. Ryan Samsel lost an eye in the beating. His face was smashed. The next day the guards beat him again.

In July 2021 Ryan’s attorney Joseph McBride joined Greg Kelly on Newsmax to reveal the unbelievable abuse of the Jan. 6 political prisoners in Washington DC.

This was not an isolated incident.

This is happening in America today.

On Monday US political prisoners Ryan Samsel, Dominic Pezzola called The Gateway Pundit from their prison block.

Ryan Samsel told The Gateway Pundit that he was beaten by the guards repeatedly, tied to a chair for 12 hours until he developed blood clots. Ryan suffered a broken face and a ruptured kidney. The guards later broke the right side of his face. Now he has precancerous growths on his chest that are spreading and the US government will not allow him medical treatment.

People should not have gone into the Capitol on Jan 6th. But the treatment of prisoners arrested that day is right out of Vietnamese POW camps! It's unforgivable.

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graphite · 61-69, M

This is political persecution plain and simple. When does Ray Epps get charged? Or was he an FBI operative, exempt from prosecution?

Ontheroad · M

This is what Samsel alleges, not what has been proven to be true, or is there even as far as I can find, any information that gives credence to his story.

Not saying it is or isn't true, but let's keep the facts straight.

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Ontheroad · M

@Slade Do you really think I care one bit about what you think of me? If you do, then let's get that bit straight.

I don't care. What you think of me means absolutely nothing, actually less than nothing. Have we got that out of the way?

If you want to know why it took so long for his trial date to be set, read the case history. The reasons are several and he himself has caused some of those delays.

Bottom line, Samsel is being held on charges that he assaulted a law enforcement officer during the Jan. 6 riot that temporarily shut down a session by Congress that was meeting to certify Joe Biden’s election as president.

Like it or not, agree or not, the charges against him are real, they are beyond serious and no court in the land will rush him to trial because you or your pals whine about the guys due process.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@Ontheroad

, the charges against him are real, they are beyond serious

Yeah, you Marxists are always ready to pounce on the seriousness of the charges - regardless of whether they are well founded or not.

Despite your tough talk Roady, every one is supposed to get a speedy trial.
You start making exceptions for the ones you don't like, and before you know it, you're a banana republic - a 3rd world tyranny.

Slade · 56-60, M

@Ontheroad I was talking due orocess and the 6th Amendment, and you made it a whinefest about yourself. Gee, self absorbed much? Oversized opinion of your role here?

Well, likewise all around. Leftists grow like mold and fungus (and worse each time) so if you did "Hit The Road" worse would take your place

SW-User

Well, He is refusing medical treatment. A white guy screaming about being abused while in custody. He also continues to make threats to law enforcement agents.
For the record he had an outstanding warrant.
If would learn to comply, this would have never happened.

If you don’t catch the irony with the race reference, then I can’t help you.

Not a patriot by any stretch.

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SW-User

@Slade In this instance, many conservatives have been screaming about the unfairness of the situation. The analogy worked. You may not have liked it, but it fits and stings a bit.
You must be smarter .

Slade · 56-60, M

@SW-User you hust spewed grade a garbage. You're just desperately begging for anti white cred like the rest of your fellow travelers

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marke · 70-79, M

Under the US Constitution no American should be jailed for protesting against injustices like voter fraud and no prisoner no matter how serious a crime should be mistreated.

4meAndyou · F

@marke These people aren't operating under what we used to believe were "American Rules". They have a lot more in common with the Nazi Stasi than with old school Americans.

soar2newhighs

If this is true, where are all the legal tentacles like the ACLU and others that supposedly want fair and humane treatment of prisoners?

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MistyCee

@Budwick B seems clearer for sure, and A was more in reference to why the ACLU or other organizations dont seem to be involved in this guy's case.

Politics is obviously one reason, but his credibility and cooperation could be another.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@MistyCee

Politics is obviously one reason, but his credibility and cooperation could be another.

Our rights are for everyone Misty.
It's not like some get a lot and some a little less.

For a lawyer you have a pretty crappy grasp at some the basics IMO

MistyCee

@Budwick That's "B", which was the quote you liked, and I agree with you.

Getting organizations like the ACLU to advocate for your rights is another thing which is what I was talking about.

And, while we're talking, realistically, some people do get more rights than others, just like some Animals are more equal then others.

We can about how one or both of those ideas aren't "right" and whether and how they might be best fixed, but I don't really think I'm getting it "wrong" by addressing realities, like the fact that our justice system and even our legal system are not perfect.

SW-User

Sounds like a case of making an example of him...
No matter WHO it is....that's just wrong!

akindheart · 61-69, F

i just don't know what to say. this is unbelievable

ViciDraco · 36-40, M

Shall we do what you guys have been doing anytime we bring up police or federal violence?

Maybe he shouldn't have engaged in a riot? Wouldn't be a problem if he didn't break the law. Terrorists like him don't deserve rights anyways.

He was a thug who beat his pregnant girlfriend. He got what was coming to him.

If he cooperated with officers instead of resisting and throwing insults then this would have never happened.

We've been talking about this behavior for decades now. But it only seems to matter when it's a right winger getting roughed up. And from what I'm reading, these events might even be fabricated or exaggerated though I can't find reliable sources one way or the other.

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Heartlander · 80-89, M

@ViciDraco Absolutely!

I've seen it referenced so many places that if there's such a thing as a "typical" US rape victim, it's a young male in a US prison or detention center.

Compared to all the front page coverage of Gitmo and Abu Ghraib prisoners, I have yet to see a NYT or WP front page story on what happens to prisoners at the Cook County Jail ...

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Slade · 56-60, M

@ViciDraco fag

ViciDraco · 36-40, M

@Slade oh, how clever.

badminton · 61-69, MVIP

Please post your source for this story. I'm guessing Breitbart or a similar type site. I find this wild story VERY unlikely. Let's see documented, verifiable evidence.

Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

@badminton

Credible sources are not hard to find.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/capitol-riot-defendant-ryan-sammsel-viciously-beaten-guard-washington-dc-jail-lawyer-says/

DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

If this is true,he should sue the Capitol police,the U.S government and anyone else who may be liable.

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DavidT8899 · 22-25, M

@badminton I agree.

MistyCee

@DavidT8899 This guy isn't cooperating with his lawyers either, though, and he's shooting himself in the foot of he's looking for justice.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@MistyCee I see, so lack of due process is HIS fault.
I thought you were a lawyer.

badminton · 61-69, MVIP

@RogueLoner If you are referring to Trump's impeachment, there was a legal process as mandated in the Constitution. Trump had attorneys for his defense. Donald Trump was impeached over allegations he improperly sought help from Ukraine to boost his chances of re-election. In the end, he was cleared on two charges by a majority of senators at this trial.

from Thoughtco.com:

"The process of impeachment is established by the U.S. Constitution.
The impeachment process must be initiated in the House of Representatives with the passage of a resolution listing the charges or “Articles of Impeachment” against the official being impeached.
If passed by the House, the Articles of Impeachment are considered by the Senate in a trial presided over by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, with the 100 Senators serving as the jury.
If the Senate votes in favor of conviction by a 2/3 supermajority vote (67 votes), the Senate will then vote to remove the official from office.

https://www.thoughtco.com/impeachment-the-unthinkable-process-3322171

ViciDraco · 36-40, M

@badminton he was never cleared, he simply was not convicted. Huge difference especially with partisan politics. Clinton was also impeached but not convicted. And he definitely was not innocent.

Carissimi · F

This is brutal and unconscionable behavior from our government. What happened to cruel and unusual punishment? This definitely falls under that violation of his rights. Someone with money, power, and influence needs to work on his behalf, and get him out of there. He also has a right to a speedy trial by his peers. This is wrong and inhumane, and should be headline news. He needs to be freed, and compensated greatly for all his suffering. It’s disgusting!

4meAndyou · F

You are correct. If ANY of that is true, it is completely unforgiveable.

The brutal beating and interrogation of prisoners for a political advantage is something that requires Congressional oversight. For Ryan, February 2023 might come too late.

If that is the case, the American people will want to know about his wrongful death...in excruciating detail.

Milkshake · F

i never though you an advocate for a long needed prison reform... shut down all privatze prisons immedeatly... its a damn disgrace people earn money with prisons. also focus on education and rehabilitation and not locking people away.

room101 · 51-55, M

Liar, liar pants on fire.

https://lawandcrime.com/u-s-capitol-breach/pa-man-accused-in-jan-6-attack-on-cop-who-suffered-a-concussion-demands-medical-treatment-for-a-condition-deemed-not-urgent-by-jail-doctor/

YourMomsSecretCrush · M

nobody is really for police brutality...... until they are beating the shit outta someone you dont like. (kidding, not really)

MistyCee

If you believe this guy, its pretty ugly, but do you believe him?

This one looks really muddy.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/09/jan-6-prisoner-beaten-til-lost-eye-later-tied-chair-12-hours-now-blood-clots-precancerous-growths-government-wont-allow-medical-treatment-want-dead/

https://lawandcrime.com/u-s-capitol-breach/man-accused-of-officer-caroline-edwards-assault-refuses-medical-exam-suggests-politicians-need-to-go-possibly-into-a-woodchipper/

https://www.rawstory.com/ryan-samsel/

Budwick · 70-79, M

@MistyCee Yes, I do

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Heartlander · 80-89, M

@MalteseFalconPunch I think you can get 90%+ agreement on that, regardless of race, color, gender, political leanings, etc.

Preferably even back up one or two steps to the process that leads to someone being put in prison or jail.

Baremine · 70-79, C

[@JimBe

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badminton · 61-69, MVIP

@RogueLoner No sorry, the source has to be identified. Here is the Journalist's Process of Verification:

1. Gather, assess, and weigh information & evidence
2. Place new facts in the big picture to give you context by which to form an accurate impression of what has happened.
3. Explain how they know what they know – and what they don’t know: which translates as transparency.

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SW-User

@RogueLoner sure , he has dirt

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