-The man you see ugly-crying in court, shot a Native American man, a stranger, over a public statue of a Spanish Conquistador in New Mexico

[Blunderbuss Firozabad]

Ryan David Martinez, 23


New Mexico

"State prosecutors added hate-crime allegations Thursday to charges of attempted murder against a New Mexico man accused in the shooting of a Native American activist amid confrontations about aborted plans to reinstall a statue of a Spanish conquistador in public, at a court hearing Thursday in northern New Mexico."

"...[The charges] highlighted aggressive conduct by Martinez, including expletives directed at a sheriff’s deputy and bystanders at the demonstration and past violent threats in social media posts against the U.S. Federal Reserve. Lidyard also highlighted testimony that Martinez appeared to be converting semi-automatic guns at home into automatic weapons.

The shooting severely wounded Jacob Johns, of Spokane, Washington, a well-traveled activist for environmental causes and an advocate for Native American rights who is of Hopi and Akimel O’odham tribal descent."
Ryan Martinez, 23, the gunman who was seen wearing a red MAGA cap shortly before shooting 42-year-old Jacob Johns."

Middle right, Jacob Johns


"Johns, from Spokane, Washington, was shot in the abdomen and airlifted to an Albuquerque hospital. Since his hospitalization, he has undergone two surgeries. Johns remains in critical condition."

"After his arrest, pro-Trump statements and ant-Biden profanities were discovered on Martinez's Facebook page. Statements also revealed he believes the lies perpetrated by the defeated ex-president. A Facebook post reads: “TRUMP WON.”

Under state law, a hate-crime sentence enhancement could extend prison time by up to a year. The firearm-related enhancements could add up to eight years in prison."

*************

Juan de Oñate y Salazar:

"Oñate is notorious for the 1599 Acoma Massacre. Following a dispute that led to the ambush and death of thirteen Spaniards at the hands of the Ácoma, including Oñate's nephew, Juan de Zaldívar, Oñate ordered a brutal retaliation against Acoma Pueblo. The Pueblo was destroyed. Around 800–1000 Ácoma were killed. *

"Today, Oñate remains a controversial figure in New Mexican history: in 1998, the right foot was cut off a statue of the conquistador that stands in Alcalde, New Mexico, in protest of the massacre, and significant controversy arose when a large equestrian statue of Oñate was erected in El Paso, Texas, in 2006.On June 15, 2020, the statue of Oñate in Alcalde, New Mexico was temporarily removed by Rio Arriba County workers at the direction of officials."

Prosecutors add hate crime allegations in shooting over Spanish conquistador statue

State prosecutors have added hate-crime allegations to charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon against a New Mexico man accused in the shooting of a Native American activist amid confrontations about aborted plans to reinstall a statue of a Spanish conquistador in public.

apnews.com

MAGA Sympathiser Charged with Shooting Jacob Johns Will Be Court on Friday for Hearing

Ryan Martinez, 23, the gunman who was seen wearing a red MAGA cap shortly before shooting 42-year-old Jacob Johns (Hopi/Akimel O’odham) will be in court on Friday morning in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico for a preliminary and detention hearing. The shooting happened during a prayer vigil on...

nativenewsonline.net

 

[cubby]

the gunman who was seen wearing a red MAGA cap shortly before shooting 42-year-old Jacob Johns."

Because, you know, that MAGA hat gave him a direct line to the "evil orange man" and you must follow all his orders while wearing it. JFC on a crutch, the stupidity.

 

[Blunderbuss Firozabad]

Because, you know, that MAGA hat gave him a direct line to the "evil orange man" and you must follow all his orders while wearing it. JFC on a crutch, the stupidity.

Hold on. We ALL know it's Jody Foster's fault Hinkley shot Reagan!

You heard how President Trump went on and on about Juan de Oñate this, Juan de Oñate that? Right? Didn't you hear it...? no...?



Penguins all around.

 

[Sejanus]

Love when these little turds cry.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

A man who opened fire last year at a Juan de Oñate protest in Española accepted a last-minute plea deal on the eve of trial Monday and was sentenced by a judge to four years in prison.

Ryan David Martinez, 24, pleaded no contest to aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the September 2023, shooting that injured Native American activist Jacob Johns of Spokane, Washington. The shooting was recorded on video and by Albuquerque Journal photographer Eddie Moore.

“Ryan has always asserted that he acted in self-defense and that he never intended to be part of any violent encounter that day,” Ray said.

Martinez decided to enter a no-contest plea after discussing the offer with his attorneys.

A no-contest plea means the defendant agrees that prosecutors could successfully prove the charges but does not require an admission of guilt. A no-contest plea makes no difference in terms of sentencing.

District Judge Jason Lidyard accepted the plea and sentenced Martinez to four years in prison as called for in the plea deal. Lidyard sentenced Martinez as a serious violent offender, which requires Martinez to serve 85% of his sentence before he is eligible for parole.


“He hoped that by doing this no-contest that it could bring closure to everyone, and also so that he could move on with his life, and that’s what he plans to do now,” Ray said of Martinez.

Sandia Park man sentenced to 4 years for Oñate protest shooting

A man who opened fire last year at a Juan de Oñate protest in Española accepted a last-minute plea deal on the eve of trial Monday and was sentenced by a judge to four years in prison. Ryan Martinez’s attorney, Marshall Ray, said prosecutors offered Martinez the plea agreement early Monday as...

www.abqjournal.com