Shane Lamond (MPD)
A new petition is asking for a pardon for Shane Lamond, a former Metropolitan Police Department lieutenant convicted in December 2024 over charges related to his contact with supporters of President Donald Trump, including Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, to prevent clashes between the group and Antifa.
Before his arrest, Lamond had been with the department for 22 years and served as supervisor of the Intelligence Branch for his last four years.
Lamond often coordinated with Tarrio to keep his group away from areas where far-left militants were counter-protesting to prevent political violence.
Notoriously crooked District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson found Lamond guilty of “obstruction of justice” and three counts of “making false statements” after a seven-day trial.
Berman Jackson is the same judge who sentenced non-violent J6ers to decades in prison, said that Trump should be prosecuted and that he is “the definition of tyranny and authoritarianism,” and oversaw the ridiculous trials of Roger Stone and Paul Manafort.
In a petition for a pardon, created by his sister, Nicole Lamond wrote:
For my family, this is more than just a petition. It’s a plea for justice and a fight against a system that failed my brother, Shane Lamond.
We, the undersigned, respectfully ask President Donald J. Trump to grant a full pardon to Lieutenant Shane Lamond, a decorated veteran of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department who has been wrongfully targeted and convicted in a politically charged environment. While performing his job diligently as an intel police officer, he was tasked with gathering critical intelligence vital to keeping the residents of the District of Columbia safe during protests that became increasingly violent. He was wrongfully convicted of obstruction and making false statements to federal officers. However, the real crime here is the flawed judicial system that failed to protect an innocent man.
Shane’s conviction was spearheaded by Judge Amy Berman Jackson, a figure notorious for her prejudice judgments that are often reported to be influenced by personal beliefs rather than objective evidence or law. This bias clearly tainted the trial’s outcome, rendering a verdict that was far from just.
Lieutenant Lamond dedicated 23 years of his life to serving and protecting the citizens of our nation’s capital, rising to the rank of Lieutenant and he commanded the Intelligence branch of the Metropolitan Police Department. He served with honor, integrity, and a strong commitment to public safety, even in the most turbulent and divisive times in our nation’s history.
Shane’s conviction is not a reflection of justice—it is a result of an increasingly polarized political system where a public servant’s job can lead to professional and legal persecution. As a police officer in an overwhelmingly partisan setting, Shane became a target.
His decades of service, leadership, and loyalty to the Constitution deserve recognition—not punishment.
We urge President Trump to review Shane Lamond’s case and acknowledge the clear political motivations behind his prosecution. This is not merely about a pardon for Shane but about casting light on the deeper issues in our justice system that allow such miscarriages of justice to persist.
We need your support to right this wrong. To bring Shane’s case to the attention of authorities who can enact change- President Trump and the DOJ. Your signature can help us do this. Please, sign this petition and advocate for the pardon of Shane Lamond.
Speaking to The Gateway Pundit, Lamond’s soon-to-be ex-wife Brooke Lamond added:
“When I wrote my character reference for Shane to the judge for his sentencing hearing, the thing I wanted the judge to understand most is that I’ve known Shane for 13 years and despite that fact that our marriage has ended due to personal differences, his integrity and commitment to his job and the oath he took to protect and serve is something I would never question. He lived his life for that department and sacrificed so much. It’s disheartening to see the system he proudly served for 23 years, wrongfully persecute him for doing his job and protecting the people of DC.”
Lamond was accused of tipping off Tarrio about a warrant for his arrest over the burning of a Black Lives Matter flag during another protest in 2020 — which stopped him from attending the January 6 protest at the Capitol.
The prosecution claimed Lamond’s actions obstructed justice, particularly concerning investigations into the Proud Boys’ role in January 6.
Lamond’s legal team argued that he was doing his job and cultivating sources to keep the peace in the city.
During the trial, the former officer’s lawyer, Mark Schamel, argued that Lamond’s actions were consistent with his training and responsibilities, accusing authorities of twisting standard police work into a crime.
Prior to being released from jail for burning the flag, Tarrio was visited by prosecutors asking for information about Lamond. He explained to them that their relationship was professional and their contact was simply to let the Metropolitan Police know when the Proud Boys were in town and where they would be, to keep everyone safe while exercising their First Amendment rights.
In a post on X in defense of Lamond, Tarrio wrote, “Shane Lamond NEVER shared info with me about my arrest on J4 for burning a BLM banner. She knew this and still allowed the case to move forward. LT Shane Lamond agreed to testify at my trial as my star witness. Two days after putting him on our witness list the DOJ and FBI knocked on his door to tell him that he is being ‘investigated’ and that he should not testify at my trial. This is a direct violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512, also known as Tampering with a witness. Shane eventually plead the 5th and decided not to testify in my defense.”
IMPORTANT THREAD
PARDON SHANE LAMOND.
DC judge Amy Berman Jackson is…
-The Judge who ILLEGALLY stopped the President, through his EO, from dismantling the CFPB. https://t.co/MaFhz4eBB7
-The Judge who sentenced J6ers to decades in prison for simply walking into the… https://t.co/YrSR3ax9bk pic.twitter.com/bR34EmWXvd
— Enrique Tarrio (@NobleOne) April 11, 2025
The obstruction charge carries a potential 30-year sentence, and three false statement counts add up to five years each. The sentencing is set for April 25, 2025. Prosecutors have recommended a 48-month prison term with five years of supervised release.
Lamond’s conviction sends a chilling message to law enforcement officers tasked with navigating complex and often murky intelligence work.
“If Shane is punished for doing his job, what does that mean for others protecting our cities?” one X post read, capturing the sentiment of many backing the pardon campaign.
It is absolutely unacceptable that Shane Lamond is still being prosecuted.
Ed Martin can stop this.
Pam Bondi can stop this.
If they won’t, (why won’t they, but I digress), then Trump needs to step in again and pardon Shane.
But what we really need is a DOJ that actually works… https://t.co/hsfiHuN3Yd
— Suzzanne Monk (@Trumpertarian) April 11, 2025
To join the call for a pardon, you can sign the petition and use the #JusticeForShaneLamond hashtag on social media to amplify the cause.
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