Lee Zeldin's attacker arrested on federal charges

When Lee Zeldin was attacked earlier this week (Thursday), Rep. Zeldin predicted in a tweet that his attacker would likely be let out without bail. Rep. Zeldin was initially mocked, then vindicated when a NY judge released him on his own recognizance.

This afternoon, justice has been served. David Jakubonis of Fairport, NY was taken into custody this afternoon on federal charges. "Jakubonis is scheduled to make his first court appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Marion W. Payson Saturday." Jakubonis "was arrested Saturday afternoon on a federal assault charge, the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of New York announced."

This wouldn't have been required if New York hadn't screwed up their bail reform laws so terribly. How screwed up are these bail laws? This local interview highlights the NY Legislature's screwed-up thinking:

According to the legal analyst, an E-felony is a very serious crime but that it isn't apparently enough to get the person locked up. As long as the person hasn't been convicted yet and the person hasn't violated any orders-of-protection, the person is free on their own recognizance. That's the thinking regardless of the potential danger the arrestee represents to the community.

Let's check out these charges, too. They haven't been scrutinized enough. Andy McCarthy analyzed the charges in this interview:

Put these videos together and you can't escape the foolishness of New York's bail laws. The people arrested shouldn't be out on bail if they pose a threat to society. A person who, according to McCarthy, attacks a sitting U.S. congressman in front of thousands of people in broad daylight is a threat to himself and others.

This looks like a weapon that can harm someone:

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