“The lawyer for Joseph Biggs, a January 6th defendant and Proud Boys leader, argued that his client cannot receive a fair trial in the United States, due in part to ‘increased and unquestionably spectacular 24/7 negative press and media coverage’ of the group, specifically citing Stephen Colbert and The Late Show. You know, ladies and gentlemen, I do a lot of jokes about these violent fascists, but to hear that even one of them noticed? I feel so seen. You hate me, you really hate me!” —Stephen Colbert
“Biggs’ attorney argues that they need to move his trial because shows like mine ‘continue to saturate the jury pool of media-obsessive Washington D.C.’ They want to move the trial to someplace where the Proud Boys have a better reputation, like 1930s Berlin.” —Stephen Colbert
“Of course, after we got the shoutout, the article says Newsweek contacted Colbert’s representatives for comment: [imitating Newsweek reporter] ‘Well, Mr. Colbert, do you have a comment?’ Why, thank you, Steve, I do. ‘Want to share it with the people?' Certainly. While this is a very high-profile case, in our system of justice, the accused is innocent until proven guilty. So I want everyone in the potential jury pool to hear me when I say, ‘You are going to jail, you neo-numbnut! And if you don’t like it — and if you don’t like it, you can come and get me. My name is Joe Scarborough, and I love coffee! Welcome to the monkey house, brother.’” —Stephen Colbert
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