# LIBERTY ON TRIAL: J6 Defendant Brian Mock Fights for Prison Reform | Ep 56 | Going Rogue with Lara Logan

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Published: 2026-01-16T17:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5133

## Resource

Brian Mock is a January 6th defendant who was pardoned by President Trump and now advocates for prison reform. Mock details his experience with the criminal justice system, highlighting appalling prison conditions, widespread constitutional violations against January 6th defendants, and systemic corruption within the Bureau of Prisons that results in prolonged and illegal detentions even after inmates serve their sentences. The conversation delves into failures of oversight by the Department of Justice and Congress, the manipulation of records to keep prisoners incarcerated for profit, and exposes attempts within the justice system to cover up these abuses. 00:00:00 The Cover-Up: DOJ's Argument to Extend Imprisonment 00:00:35 Introduction: Brian Mock's Story and Prison Reform 00:02:24 Exposing Prison System Failures and Forgotten Inmates 00:03:38 Race, Support Systems, and Media Narratives in Prison 00:05:31 Brian Mock's Background and January 6th Involvement 00:07:41 Fighting Charges and Experiencing Judicial Retaliation 00:14:50 Arrest, Pretrial Detention, and Abuse in D.C. Jail 00:19:59 Discovering Exculpatory Evidence and Solitary Confinement 00:25:37 Constitutional Rights Violations for January 6th Defendants 00:32:26 Prison Reform Advocacy and Systemic DOJ Corruption 00:40:03 Fighting for First Step Act Rights and DOJ Admissions 01:09:31 Next Steps: Going Public and Demanding Accountability Paid Partnerships: Silver Is Exploding—Position Yourself Now Up 169% in 12 months and 782% in 20 years—silver’s momentum is real. Don’t wait. Visit https://LaraLovesGold.com BlockTrust IRA Visit https://laralogancrypto.com For a limited time, they’re offering viewers up to $2,500 in bonus crypto when you open an account. Join our email list and support us if you can, at https:…

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