David Gregory Arrest Affidavit: NBC Knew He Would Violate D.C. Gun Law

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This was one of the truly great examples of liberal hypocrisy. A gun-hater was caught knowingly breaking a gun law ON NATIONAL TV (!!) and yet no charges were filed.

David Gregory Arrest Affidavit NBC Knew He Would Violate D.C. Gun Law - US News

jan 23 2015
In a nearly forgotten controversy David Gregory, then host of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” appeared on TV waving a 30-round ammunition magazine from the network’s District of Columbia studio.

His prop, ironically, violated a District of Columbia law making it illegal to possess an ammunition magazine - even an empty one - that holds more than 10 bullets.

Gregory was never arrested or charged with the crime, which carries up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000, but an affidavit released Friday shows that’s exactly what local police recommended.

Wayne Gerrish, a Washington Metropolitan Police Department detective, wrote in the affidavit the snafu was no accident, and requested an arrest warrant.

NBC staff contacted police before the episode to share their plans and ask about the legality of showing the magazine, the affidavit says. Two emailed responses explained doing so would violate the law. One of the emails recommended using a photo instead.

In January 2013 the District’s attorney general, Irvin Nathan, decided not to bring charges against Gregory, despite what he called “the gravity of the illegal conduct in this matter.” At the time city officials would not say if detectives had endorsed bringing charges.

The blog Legal Insurrection promptly filed a Freedom of Information Act request for the detective’s affidavit. Judicial Watch, a conservative government transparency group, filed a lawsuit on behalf of the blog in May 2013.

“It is no wonder the District government covered up its special favor for NBC News and David Gregory for two years," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said in a statement Friday. "Liberals in the District seem to think that they should be immune from the absurd and constitutionally-suspect gun laws they like and want enforced.”

 

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Article says this controversy is nearly forgotten but i haven't forgotten it and i don't think other gun owners have. This was just terrible and i guarantee obozo had a hand in it.