James Delisco Beeks says he couldn't feel better.
After becoming just the second January 6th defendant acquitted of all charges, he has good reason.
D.C. Judge Amit P. Mehta last Wednesday ruled that there was insufficient evidence to convict Beeks of knowingly working with OathKeepers to obstruct congressional proceedings on January 6th.
Beeks was originally indicted on numerous felony counts but was eventually presented with the option of a stipulated trial by the United States Attorney's Office — an offer the former Broadway actor was eager to accept.
Beeks, who represented himself at trial, says prosecutors offered to charge him with Conspiracy to commit the infamous "18 USC 1512 Obstruction of an Official Proceeding" charge, as well as an additional charge "Conspiracy to Prevent and Officer from Discharging Official Duties" — stipulating as part of the DoJ agreement that the remaining seven charges on which he and co-defendant, Donovan Crowl, were originally indicted would be dropped.
Beeks believes the government made the offer, knowing the weakness of their case against him — one last shot for prosecutors to win another conviction.
But prior to January 6th, Beeks says he was living his dream job with the role of Judas Iscariot in the 50th Anniversary production of "Jesus Christ Superstar".
On December 9th of 2019, Beeks says the show opened and started touring to great reviews — but then the lockdowns happened, and the young actor was forced to sit safely at home while the "Covid drama" unfolded.
While he watched the riots of summer 2020, Beeks was distressed by the lives lost to violence — one, in particular, being retired police officer David Dorn who was murdered in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 2, 2020.
In the midst of protests, centered on a question about the value of Black Lives, Beeks openly wondered whether Dorn's life mattered.
It was around that time that Beeks planned to attend the D.C. "Wild Protest" with Samuel Armes, a Florida Cryptocurrency entrepreneur who admittedly crafted large portions of the "1776 Returns" document, which was used as shaky evidence of conspiracy against Proud Boys during their eight-month trial for Seditious Conspiracy.
Beeks says Armes approached him, complimented his singing of the national anthem, and the two men exchanged phone numbers
Beeks says Armes twisted the nature of their relationship in his testimony to the January 6th Select Committee.
Beeks says Armes explained to the J6 Committee his decision to back out on the trip at the last minute.
Although he expresses awareness of a certain reputation and no desire to be affiliated with Proud Boys at the time, Beeks says he "didn't know anything about Oath Keepers."
Not wanting to go to D.C. alone, Beeks says he made the decision to join the Oath Keepers.
Although Judge Mehta recognized Beeks's innocence on January 6th, his co-defendant, Donovan Crowl, was convicted on all charges.
Beeks says it was social media statements and an association with Jessica Watkins that led to the conviction of Crowl.
Beeks says his own innocence was solidified through the testimony of Tina Myers, who he took pictures with and was asked about his purpose for being at the Capitol.
Beeks, at the time, stated his self-proclaimed intention — "to protect everyone from violence."
Paired with video evidence of Beeks "missing the huddle," where a plan was allegedly concocted among Oath Keepers, Myers' testimony sealed the deal for an affirmative defense.
As for his feelings on the conviction of Crowl, Beeks says questions remain about the criminalization of political, "hyperbolic speech" and whether or not it's protected by the First Amendment.
When it comes to public accusations that his acquittal was influenced by his race, Beeks says that's the problem from both sides of the political divide.
As for any insinuation that he received a sweetheart deal in exchange for previous or current cooperation with the federal government, Beeks says, "That's patently false."
When asked if he feels there was any federal involvement on January 6th, Beeks says he views it as a red herring or a false flag.
Now exonerated, Beeks says he plans to move forward with his life and return to school for computer science. He plans to obtain a bachelor's degree and improve his value in an increasingly difficult job market.
As one of two January 6th defendants to be acquitted of all charges associated with the day, Beeks offers some simple yet experienced advice to others who've been caught in the madness.
DC reporter Mel Hawley also interviewed James Beeks about his J6 case:
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