Arlington political activist who protested outside Stephen Miller's home won't face state charges
Parisa Dehghani-Tafti said the flyers were protected political speech and that 166 pages of evidence did not support a misdemeanor charge.
- On Tuesday, Arlington and Falls Church Commonwealth Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti filed court documents declining to charge activist Barbara Wien for distributing flyers containing White House aide Stephen Miller's address, stating there was "nothing in the proceeds of the search warrant supports criminal prosecution."
- Last year, Wien distributed flyers in Miller's neighborhood depicting him on a "Wanted" poster for "crimes against humanity," with a QR code urging congressional investigation. The incidents prompted the Miller family to list their home for sale and move into military housing.
- Dehghani-Tafti noted "insufficient evidence" of intent to harass, writing that the flyer "called neither for any action at or near his residence, nor for any action by the viewer against Mr. Miller." She concluded charging Wien would likely violate constitutionally protected free speech rights.
- Katie Miller faulted the lack of prosecution, noting Dehghani-Tafti had been backed by liberal donor George Soros. House Republicans have previously demanded investigative documents, accusing the prosecutor of "stymying the investigation" into alleged threats against the Miller family.
- Federal investigations into the incident remain ongoing with no charges filed to date. Wien's attorney, Bradley Haywood, welcomed the state decision but expressed concern about the "weaponization of federal law enforcement against critics of the administration.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Arlington prosecutor alleges federal overreach in Stephen Miller protester case
A new court filing alleges that federal investigators may have violated a court order shielding records from the cellphone of an activist who distributed flyers about Stephen Miller in his Arlington neighborhood last year. The filing was submitted Tuesday by Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti. At more than 80 pages, it formally closes her office’s
No Charges Over Activist's Leaflets About Voldemort
The Washington Post reports: A Virginia woman who distributed leaflets disclosing the home address of top White House aide Stephen Miller will not face state criminal charges, according to court documents filed Tuesday by Arlington County’s top prosecutor. Proceeding would violate the activist’s constitutionally protected free speech rights and “risk having a chilling effect on others wishing to engage in peaceful political protest.” There was “…
Washington Top News
us-inquirer.comActivist who protested outside Stephen Miller’s home won’t face state charges
An activist who protested outside the home of White House adviser Stephen Miller and distributed fliers containing his Virginia address will not face state charges.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
