The January 22, 2026 Altercation
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Ivan Raiklin approached
Michael Fanone during a recess. Fanone immediately responded:
"Hey, what's up, buddy? Go fuck yourself." The confrontation escalated with Fanone
accusing Raiklin: "You threatened my family, threatened my children, threatened to rape my
children, you sick bastard." Capitol Police had to intervene. Raiklin's response:
"Imagine what he did on January 6 with that demeanor. Look at my demeanor."
This moment crystallizes the fundamental injustice: the architect of the coup walks free and
taunts the victim who nearly died defending the Capitol and Congress.
Fanone Testimony Allegations (Context for 0.2 Score)
Good Faith Error
Defense attorneys noted minor inconsistencies between body camera footage and testimony
regarding specific verbal exchanges during the attack. These are medically expected when
someone is suffering a heart attack, TBI, and being beaten nearly to death.
Impact on Prosecution: NONE - Rodriguez convicted
Bad Faith Allegation
Critics questioned severity of heart attack and TBI. Medical records presented in court
thoroughly documented all injuries. This appears motivated by attempts to minimize the
attack's severity.
Impact on Prosecution: NONE - Medical evidence accepted
Insufficient Info
Raiklin suggested suing Fanone over threat allegations. Without access to communications,
verification is impossible. However, Fanone's genuine emotional distress requiring police
intervention suggests he believed threats were real.
Impact on Prosecution: N/A - Not related to Jan 6 trials
Bad Faith Disinformation
Baseless claims that Fanone is a "fedsurrectionist" or performing. Zero evidence supports
these claims, which are contradicted by 20-year MPD career, documented injuries, body camera
footage, medical records, and witness testimony.
Impact on Prosecution: NONE - No court gave credence
Score Context: The 0.2 score acknowledges that perfect recall while suffering a heart attack and TBI is medically impossible. These minor discrepancies represent good-faith limitations under extreme trauma, not wrongdoing.
01
Complete Inversion of Justice
The architect (9.5/10) walks free and harasses the victim (0.2/10) who nearly died defending
democracy. Raiklin is 47.5 times more culpable than Fanone, yet faces zero
consequences while Fanone's attackers were pardoned.
02
Prosecutorial Negligence
Failure to charge Raiklin despite creating the "Pence Card," coordination with Flynn, Trump's
amplification, and documented role by January 6 Committee represents maximum prosecutorial
negligence (10/10).
03
Ongoing Threat
Raiklin's October 2024 statement "January 6 is going to be pretty fun" combined with continued
harassment of victims demonstrates he remains an active threat to democracy and witnesses.
04
Cruelty of Pardons
Trump pardoned those who nearly killed Fanone, including Daniel Rodriguez (tased him repeatedly)
and Thomas Sibick. Fanone now lives in fear that his freed attackers may target him again while
Raiklin threatens his family.