Timcast IRL · July 27, 2021 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #338 - BLM Harassment Results In Man Taking Own Life, Family Sues w/Richie McGinniss

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 338 featured Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland discussing the tragic case of Jake Gardner, a Nebraska bar owner who shot and killed a rioter in self-defense during Black Lives Matter protests, only to be charged after political pressure from protesters threatened riots. The show highlighted an exclusive report by Cassandra Fairbanks about Gardner's family filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the county, attorney general's office, and special prosecutor, alleging they conspired to deprive Gardner of his rights. Richie McGinniss joined as a guest expert on riots and protests, sharing his perspective on how witnessing the violence over the past year changed his view of media and the country. The discussion drew parallels to the Derek Chauvin trial where jurors feared retaliation and the upcoming Kyle Rittenhouse trial, raising concerns about the influence of mob intimidation on the justice system. The show also touched on protests outside the White House regarding U.S. intervention in Cuba and criticism of Joe Biden.

TL;DR

  • →Jake Gardner, a Nebraska bar owner and Marine veteran, shot a rioter in self-defense during BLM protests after being attacked and choked, but was criminally charged after political pressure and threats of riots despite initial self-defense ruling
  • →Gardner committed suicide and his family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging conspiracy to deprive him of constitutional rights, including Sixth and Fourteenth Amendment violations
  • →Guest Richie McGinniss discussed his experience covering riots as a journalist, noting how the events changed his perspective on media and the country
  • →The show drew parallels between the Gardner case and the Derek Chauvin trial where jurors required armed police escorts due to fear of retaliation
  • →Discussion addressed concerns about the upcoming Kyle Rittenhouse trial and whether jurors will face similar intimidation
  • →The episode also covered protests at the White House demanding U.S. intervention in Cuba and criticism of Joe Biden's responses

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Story Introduction
    Tim introduces the Jake Gardner case and the family lawsuit against county and prosecutors
  • 4:42
    Richie McGinniss Joins
    Guest Richie McGinniss is introduced as a foremost expert on riots who covered many major events
  • 5:02
    Wrongful Death Lawsuit Details
    Tim reads from Cassandra Fairbanks' exclusive report detailing the lawsuit allegations
  • 19:00
    Guest Analysis
    Richie McGinniss shares his perspective on how covering riots changed his views
  • 60:00
    Broader Implications
    Discussion of jury intimidation parallels to Chauvin trial and Rittenhouse case

Notable Quotes

“During the riots last year, there was a man. It's a brutal story. I got to be honest. There was a man who was attending to his bar. There's a group of people who are smashing windows. This guy goes out. His name was Jake Gardner. They attack his dad, and then he tells him to back off.”

— Tim Pool · opening introduction of the main story

“Because of the protesters and because of the threats of riots and the fear of violence and damage, they decided to actually criminally charge this guy who was on the ground being choked, who was defending himself.”

— Tim Pool · main discussion about political pressure leading to charges

“I think it changed my perspective. I mean, I don't think it changed me, myself, you know, like who I am. But I think certainly the way that I view not only, you know, the United States, but also just the way our media functions definitely changed my perspectives.”

— Richie McGinniss · guest perspective on how covering riots affected him

“One of the jurors came out and said, I feared retaliation. They'd come to my house. These jurors were being escorted into the building with armed police because of the riots and the violence.”

— Tim Pool · discussion of jury intimidation in Chauvin case

“I'm also here in the corner. Sorry to cut you off there, Ian. I'm glad you're here. I'm also here in the corner.”

— Ian Crossland · co-host presence throughout the show

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