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UPDATE: J6er Matthew Huttle Was Shot Dead by Police Following His Release – Now His Autopsy Raises More Questions than It Answers

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Guest post by David Sumrall at StopHate.com

J6ers at Matthew Huttle’s funeral, (left) Alex Sheppard, (center) Dan Leyden, (right) and Dale Huttle, Matthew’s uncle.

On January 26, 2025, one week after J6er Matthew Huttle received a full Presidential pardon, he was shot and killed by a Jasper County sheriff deputy in his home state of Indiana.  Huttle was released from the D.C. Gulag in July of 2024 after serving a six-month prison sentence. When Matt was released from the Gulag, he visited the “Eagles Nest,” and “Mama” Micki Witthoeft, the mother of slain J6er Ashli Babbitt who was shot and killed by police on January 6, before he returned back home to Indiana.  Matt was a carpenter who had worked on numerous construction projects, his current job was at Bridge Petroleum, and he was doing really well.  Fellow J6er Dan Leyden and Matt were cell mates in prison and became close friends.  Matt’s father, Don Huttle was glad to see the two had become friends as Dan was a good role model and friend to him.  Matt was in turn helping Dan get a job after he was released with a full Presidential pardon.

If now 42 year old Matt had a distrust of law enforcement prior to his incarceration for J6, in spite of or perhaps because of his own father, Don Huttle, being retired law enforcement, he most certainly did after his release from the Gulag.  Imagine the torture of being in the locked-up, put in solitary confinement, enduring anguish we never know, for a misdemeanor that happened because every J6er was intentionally set up as entrapment.  Couple that with Indiana saying they would throw him in jail for 30 years on a felony driving without a license.While relocating to another state other than Indiana would have been safer for him, considering earlier legal troubles and a revoked license in the state, Matt chose to stay in Indiana to be close to his family.  According to those who knew Matt, he vowed he would kill himself before ever again being forced back into prison.

The morning of his death, Matt had driven to visit his mother’s grave, who passed in April of 2023, and then over to his father’s house for a visit only to find his dad was asleep, so Matt left.  He was driving down the less traveled roads, going over the speed limit a little when he saw the squad car lights behind him, and he pulled over.

From what we have gathered, Matt immediately told the officer that he was a J6er who had recently been pardoned by President Trump and that his license was bad. We believe the deputy then called for a tow truck and asked Matthew to step out of his vehicle to be arrested. At first, state police had said there was a struggle or altercation, and this is where the story gets conflicted, and the bigger problem arises in consideration of the number of shots fired – 5 shots, and also the location of where the bullets landed, in Matt’s back.

David Sumrall spoke with Matt’s father, Don, a retired police officer himself, to gather more facts about the autopsy results:
5 shots total:

  • 1 shot to the back through the heart rupturing his aorta
  • 1 shot to the back of his neck which went into his brain
  • 1 shot to the back of his left shoulder
  • 1 shot to the left thumb which in other cases have proved to be a defensive wound
  • 1 shot fired from the sheriff’s gun missed Matt

We don’t know if there was a domestic terror alert for Matthew as a J6er.

When he was shot, somehow Matt was on his knees on the seat of the car. Matt died right there across the center console.

A 9mm pistol was found in the passenger floor board on a yellow bag, butt up.  No other information on the gun is currently available.

Toxicology report says no alcohol or drugs in Matt’s system, only caffeine and nicotine.

We do not believe the gun is visible in the body cam video. We believe Matthew could have been trying to commit suicide.

Could the cop see the gun?
Was it a suicide attempt?
Was Matt reaching for a gun?
Had Matt jumped back in the vehicle?
Why wasn’t less-than-lethal force used? What was the reasoning behind not using a taser?

At no time did Matt threaten the officer’s life, only his own. Now sadly, the sheriff deputy who shot Matthew has a wife and three kids. Nobody wins – PTSD Part of the bigger conversation we need to have about weaponized justice, and fix these problems for everyone.

Indiana State Police plan to release redacted versions of both the officer’s body cam and dash cam on the 26th of February 2025 (tomorrow).

According to sources, the police told the family’s attorney that they would have to get a court order to get the official police report.

The Huttle family lawyer will be meeting with the state police to view the unredacted version of the police body cam and the dash cam to try to determine whether or not the shooting of Matthew Huttle was justified.

Here is Matthew’s father’s quote: “You don’t kill a man who is threatening to kill himself.  These guys are trained these days to make a legal decision, not a moral decision.  The wrong decision will haunt you.
-Don Huttle

Don Huttle is a reasonable man.  He wants what any parent would want and need – answers and closure. And like every other J6er… Justice.

David Sumrall StopHate.com

Previously…

Exclusive: Indiana Police Refuse FOIA Request for Video Evidence in Shooting of January 6th Patriot by Sheriff’s Deputy

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GOP Senator John Thune Quietly BLOCKS Trump Recess Appointments with Sneaky Procedural Maneuver — Launches Series of Pro Forma Sessions to Keep Senate in Fake “Session” During August Recess

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R‑SD) has unveiled a procedural scheme to block President Donald Trump from making any critical appointments during the August recess, effectively aiding the Democrats’ obstructionist agenda.

Under the U.S. Constitution, the president can make “recess appointments,” temporary appointments to federal positions, if the Senate is in recess and not conducting business. These appointments don’t require immediate Senate confirmation and can last until the end of the next session of Congress.

But there’s a loophole: if the Senate holds pro forma sessions, very short, symbolic meetings where no actual business is conducted, then technically, the Senate is still in session. That means the president cannot legally make recess appointments during that time.

John Thune has quietly secured unanimous‑consent for a paper‑thin Senate schedule through the Trump appointee confirmation deadline, ensuring only pro forma sessions on five key dates in early August.

Under the agreement, the chamber will adjourn after today’s business and reconvene without conducting any votes or business on:

  • Tue, Aug 5 – 1:00 p.m.
  • Fri, Aug 8 – 1:05 p.m.
  • Tue, Aug 12 – 8:00 a.m.
  • Fri, Aug 15 – 10:15 a.m.
  • Tue, Aug 19 – 10:00 a.m.
  • Fri, Aug 22 – 9:00 a.m.
  • Tue, Aug 26 – 12:00 p.m.
  • Fri, Aug 29 – 7:00 a.m.

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Thune’s pro forma blueprint comes amid mounting pressure from Donald Trump, who has demanded the Senate remain open until all 150+ administration nominees are confirmed.

Under the Recess Appointments Clause, a president may only install nominees without Senate approval if both chambers are in formal recess for at least 10 days. By convening the Senate just long enough every few days, Thune blocks the possibility of Trump making unilateral appointees.

The Senate went into its August recess without confirming all of Trump’s pending judicial and district‑level appointments.

By the time lawmakers left town on Saturday evening, no deal had been reached to move dozens of Trump’s nominees, including U.S. district court picks, through final floor votes.

Only a small handful of nominees (such as Jeanine Pirro to be U.S. Attorney in D.C.) had advanced. Otherwise, nominees remained stalled in committees or waiting for cloture roll‑calls on the executive calendar.

Roughly 150–160 executive and judicial nominations, including over a dozen district court judges and U.S. attorney nominations, remained scheduled but unconfirmed.

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‘That’s What I Call Results!’: Trump Admin Saves Jobs, Kicks 1500 Non-English-Speaking Truckers Off the Road

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed that there have been about 1,500 truck drivers who do not speak English taken off the roads as part of a push to ensure foreign truck drivers are not causing accidents.

Back in 2016, the Obama administration stopped enforcing English proficiency requirements for truckers, according to a report from The Daily Signal.

But in May, Duffy issued a guidance making clear that truck drivers who cannot demonstrate a proficiency in English cannot drive.

The 1,500 drivers were taken off the roads within the first 3o days of the rules once more being enforced, according to The Daily Signal.

“Since I took action to enforce language proficiency requirements for truckers, our state partners have put roughly 1,500 unqualified drivers out of service. That’s what I call results!” Duffy posted on X.

“If you can’t read or speak our national language — ENGLISH — we won’t let your truck endanger the driving public.”

He added, “America First = Safety First.”

Duffy’s concerns were far from unfounded.

In January, there was a truck driver involved in a fatal crash that had to use a language interpreter for the post-crash investigation, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Another incident from 2019 involved a truck driver who could not proficiently speak English speeding through signs that warned of steep grades and dangerous curves, all at more than 100 miles per hour.

Four people died in that crash, per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

President Donald Trump had likewise insisted with an April executive order that the move centered on public safety.

“They should be able to read and understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety, border patrol, agricultural checkpoints, and cargo weight-limit station officers,” the order said of truck drivers.

They also “need to provide feedback to their employers and customers and receive related directions in English,” a position the order called “common sense.”

“It is the policy of my Administration to support America’s truckers and safeguard our roadways by enforcing the commonsense English-language requirement for commercial motor vehicle drivers and removing needless regulatory burdens that undermine the working conditions of America’s truck drivers,” the notice added.

“This order will help ensure a safe, secure, and efficient motor carrier industry.”

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

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Slovenia Imposes Arms Embargo on Israel, Citing Gaza Conflict

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Slovenia has imposed an arms embargo on Israel, banning the export, import, and transit of weapons to and from the country.

This decision was announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob following a government session on July 31, 2025.

Slovenia claims to be the first European Union member to take such a step, citing the EU’s inability to act due to internal disagreements.

The government stated that no permits for military exports to Israel have been issued since October 2023, when the conflict in Gaza began.

Officials emphasized that the embargo is an independent measure to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Slovenia has repeatedly called for a ceasefire and increased aid deliveries to the region.

In early July 2025, Slovenia declared two Israeli ministers, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, persona non grata, barring them from entry.

This action was based on their public statements regarding the conflict. Earlier, in June 2024, Slovenia recognized Palestinian statehood, joining countries like Ireland, Norway, and Spain in this move.

The conflict in Gaza started after the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israeli territory, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and the taking of hostages.

Israel responded with a military operation aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure. Reports from Gaza’s health ministry indicate significant casualties, with ongoing international efforts to negotiate truces and provide aid.

Several other nations have taken similar diplomatic steps, including France, Britain, and Canada announcing potential recognition of a Palestinian state. Australia has also indicated that recognizing Palestinian statehood is under consideration.

Israel has criticized these declarations, arguing they could reward Hamas for its actions.

Israeli officials dismissed Slovenia’s embargo as insignificant, noting that Israel does not procure any defense materials from Slovenia.

An unnamed official stated that the country buys nothing from Slovenia, not even minor items.

Within the EU, there is growing pressure for measures against Israel, with Sweden and the Netherlands advocating for suspending parts of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

The European Commission has proposed limiting Israel’s participation in the Horizon research program, though Germany opposes such steps.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed concerns about Israel’s potential diplomatic isolation during a visit to Jerusalem.

The United States remains a key ally to Israel, with President Donald Trump warning that recognizing Palestinian statehood might benefit Hamas.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance Gaza truce talks. These efforts aim to address the humanitarian crisis and secure a ceasefire.

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