Jeremiah Caplinger is among the many who are facing legal consequences for participation in the January 6 Capitol insurrection, but what makes his case particularly interesting is that prosecutors are utilizing a Tweet he sent quoting a Game of Thrones character a few days after the riots. The quote was, “I choose violence,” an excerpt from the character Cersei Lannister, and the lawyers described the plot of the episode it takes place in to prove Caplinger’s intent on that day.

The Tweet read: “As said by Cersei Lannister, ‘I choose violence” and was accompanied by a picture of a soldier from the American Revolution. The prosecution highlighted this social media post explaining who Cersei Lannister is and how she then kills many people in the episode as she says this.

Capitol rioter Jeramiah Caplinger quoted a “Game of Thrones” character in a social media post two days after the attack. In this footnote, prosecutors provide an episode recap for those who don’t have HBO. pic.twitter.com/0rxLKdUKKP

— Michael Kunzelman (@Kunzelman75) January 25, 2022

They described it by saying that Cersei used a “weapon of mass destruction to blow up one of the largest and most important buildings in the capital city. […] In stating, ‘I choose violence’, Cersei Lannister embraced- and then carried out- mass murder to achieve her political ends.” While Caplinger may not have gone quite this far on January 6, he is reported to have scaled a wall, entered politicians’ offices, and even come fully equipped with body armor on.

Pro-tip: When the FBI is investigating you for storming the Capitol, don't refer to them as "Federal Bitches of Incompetence" on Twitter.
It might end up being quoted in your sentencing memo, as happened to Jeremiah Caplinger. pic.twitter.com/qDhlKqKlu6

— Alan Feuer (@alanfeuer) January 25, 2022

Caplinger did plead guilty to stepping on, climbing, removing, or injuring property on Capitol grounds. During an interview with MLive last year, he says that he did that because former president Trump inspired him. In Caplinger’s own words, “I think it was a great stupid thing when it came to breaking and destroying things, sure… But I will not sit here and allow people to constantly demonize, patronize, criticize and try to ostracize Trump supporters for doing what they believe in.”

NEW: Feds to seek 3 months jail time for Jan 6 defendant Jeremiah Caplinger of Michigan

Prosecutors allege Caplinger shared the following image on Dec 29, 2020 .. and had this message exchange with his sister on Jan 6, 2021 ===> pic.twitter.com/apmtv5otGE

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2022

Prosecutors allege Caplinger has been active on social media .. posting about Jan 6, 2021 …. including this tweet in which he allegedly wrote "Look at all these worthless cowards" in image of House floor in 1/6 =====> pic.twitter.com/6baRxQ0MQ1

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2022

Justice Dept argues Caplinger gave statements to FBI agents that were "inconsistent with the physical evidence" ====> pic.twitter.com/IRRQmTwz9D

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2022

Caplinger pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. Prosecutors allege he scaled a wall on Capitol grounds and entered inside despite seeing clear signs of "violent, forced entry"

He faces sentencing range of 0-6 months

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2022

Also… flagging this:

Justice Dept says court has "admonished the defendant, to little avail" for failing drug tests while under supervision

"Lack of contrition and respect for the rule of law" pic.twitter.com/YYuDK2aCXq

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2022

Sentencing is scheduled for Feb 1 for Caplinger, who lives in Detroit-area. (downriver michigan)

Let's see how judge responds to prosecutors' allegations that Caplinger has been ignoring court orders

— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) January 25, 2022