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Submitted by Treniss Evans

The Reffitt family and Judge Dabney Friedrich who was forced to drop outlandish 1512 charges that were rejected by the Supreme Court but then added two more months to his sentencing for protesting outside the US Capitol on January 6.

There is something wrong with the DC Courts. And there is something particularly wrong with Judge Dabney Friedrich, a vicious partisan who takes delight in destroying lives and forcing needless suffering on American families.

In the dim corridors of Washington, D.C.’s judiciary, where the scales of justice are weighed by ideology instead of fairness, Judge Dabney Friedrich on Friday delivered another chilling reminder of the partisan hatred that defines this city’s legal system.
J6 defendant Guy Reffitt, a man whose conviction under the now-invalidated 1512 obstruction charge should have been reversed, was instead handed an additional two months in prison—despite the Supreme Court’s rebuke of the charge that was the basis of his original sentence.
What should have been a moment of celebration and hope for the Reffitt family—a Christmas reunion after years of separation—was transformed into a cruel spectacle of judicial vengeance, a glaring display of the disdain and hatred that fuels the D.C. judiciary’s persecution of conservatives.
Judge Dabney Friedrich didn’t just deny Guy Reffitt justice; she used her courtroom to broadcast a message of contempt. The D.C. judiciary, steeped in the toxic politics of the Beltway, has long abandoned impartiality. Instead, it has become a weaponized arm of a political machine that views dissent as a crime and conservatism as treason.
Friedrich’s decision to extend Reffitt’s sentence was not rooted in law or evidence. It was born of the hatred that festers in the D.C. legal system—a hatred for those who dare to question the narrative, who refuse to bow to the establishment. Her courtroom, like many others in this city, is not a place where justice is served but where political opponents are made to suffer.
The Reffitt Family’s Shattered Hope
Guy Reffitt’s wife, Nicole, and his daughters, Peyton and Sarah, entered the courtroom today with cautious optimism. The Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the 1512 obstruction charge—a charge that had been stretched beyond recognition to punish non-violent January 6th defendants—should have meant freedom for their husband and father. The family dared to dream of a Christmas spent together, of a long-overdue reunion that would bring healing after years of separation.
Instead, Friedrich turned their hope into despair. Peyton and Sarah’s heartfelt words about their father’s strength and the pain their family has endured were met with cold dismissal. Friedrich, in a move as cruel as it was calculated, ordered them removed from the courtroom before issuing her ruling. Their pleas for compassion and fairness were silenced, their hopes for a joyful holiday shattered by the hateful hand of a judge determined to make an example of their family.

Friedrich’s Partisan Agenda

Dabney Friedrich’s actions are not an anomaly—they are part of a broader campaign of judicial activism that permeates the D.C. courts. Appointed during the Trump administration but fully aligned with the Democratic establishment, Friedrich has repeatedly used her gavel to advance a partisan agenda. Her rulings consistently reflect a bias against conservatives, particularly January 6th defendants, who have become targets in a politically charged vendetta.

Friedrich’s courtroom is not a place of justice but of retribution. The disparities in sentencing tell the story: violent left-wing rioters from 2020 often walked free, while non-violent January 6th defendants like Guy Reffitt face excessive and punitive sentences. Friedrich’s decision to extend Reffitt’s sentence despite the Supreme Court’s ruling invalidating the charge against him is a stark reminder that the law is no longer the guiding principle in D.C. courts. Hatred and ideology are.

A Legacy of Corruption

Friedrich’s disdain for justice is matched by her husband’s history of misconduct. Michael Friedrich, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, played a key role in the infamous prosecution of Senator Ted Stevens—a case that collapsed due to prosecutorial misconduct, including the suppression of exculpatory evidence. The Stevens case exposed the government’s willingness to violate the law to achieve political goals, a legacy that casts a long shadow over the Friedrich household.

Together, Dabney and Michael Friedrich are emblematic of the corruption that defines the D.C. establishment. Their careers, marked by partisanship and ethical lapses, highlight the incestuous relationship between the judiciary and the political machine. They are not stewards of justice—they are enforcers of a system designed to protect the powerful and punish the dissenters.

A Warning to the January 6th Community

The message Friedrich sent today was clear: no matter what the Supreme Court says, no matter what the law dictates, the D.C. judiciary will find a way to crush those it deems its enemies. By extending Guy Reffitt’s sentence without justification, Friedrich turned the Court’s ruling into a hollow victory. She made it clear that the law will be twisted, ignored, or weaponized to serve the establishment’s agenda.

For the January 6th community, Friedrich’s actions are a chilling reminder that the justice system in Washington, D.C., is not just broken—it is hostile. It is a machine fueled by hatred, designed to destroy anyone who dares to challenge the narrative.

Nicole Reffitt: A Beacon of Strength Amid Darkness

Amid this darkness, Nicole Reffitt has become a beacon of strength. Her tireless work at Freedom Corner, the nightly vigil outside the D.C. Jail, has made her a voice for the voiceless, a champion for those who have been abandoned by a corrupt system. Nicole’s courage in the face of relentless persecution is a testament to the resilience of families like hers, who refuse to be silenced by hatred and oppression.

Even as Friedrich’s ruling sought to crush their hope, Nicole continues to fight—not just for her husband but for the principles of fairness and justice that the D.C. judiciary has long since abandoned.

A System That Must Be Held Accountable

The hatred and corruption that define Dabney Friedrich and the D.C. judiciary must not go unchallenged. Friedrich’s decision to extend Guy Reffitt’s sentence, her silencing of his daughters, and her betrayal of the Supreme Court’s ruling are not acts of justice—they are acts of vengeance. They are the actions of a system that views dissent as a crime and hatred as a guiding principle.

Guy Reffitt deserved freedom today, and his family deserved to spend Christmas together. Instead, they were met with the cold, hateful reality of a justice system that has become a tool of political persecution. But the Reffitts’ fight for justice will not be silenced. Nicole’s strength and the family’s courage will continue to inspire those who demand accountability and fairness.

The D.C. judiciary, led by partisan enforcers like Dabney Friedrich, threatens the rule of law. It is a system that must be exposed, challenged, and reformed if justice is ever to return to the corridors of Washington, D.C. Today’s betrayal will not be forgotten, and the fight for justice will not end here.