Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) detectives finally caught up with Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) and served him with papers (Axios):
Representatives of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) have finally served a lawsuit that alleges Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) and other pro-Trump allies bear responsibility for the Capitol riot, the Republican congressman said Sunday.
Why it matters: Swalwell had been trying since March to serve the suit on Brooks. Attorneys for the Democrat said last Wednesday they’d hired a private investigator to locate Brooks.
What they’re saying: “Well, Swalwell FINALLY did his job, served complaint (on my WIFE),” Brooks tweeted.
- He alleged that the Democratic lawmaker’s team illegally trespassed in the process, “accosting my wife!” He didn’t elaborate further, though he added: “More to come!”
- Representatives for Brooks and Swalwell could not immediately be reached.
Forbes (later):
Swalwell attorney Philip Adonian told Forbes the allegation is “utterly false” and that the process server “did not enter the house,” adding that he “lawfully handed the papers to Mo Brooks’ wife at their home… which is perfectly legitimate under the federal rules.”
Brooks spokesperson Clay Mills told Forbes the Brooks’ filed a police report over the alleged incident, claiming “video proof” the server entered their home without consent and “refused to leave when Mrs. Brooks demanded.”
Well. Brooks the riot inciter is certainly a credible source on illegal trespass.
Sarah Burris at Raw Story:
Brooks has been in hiding for about a month, dodging process servers who delivered a subpoena in Swalwell’s civil lawsuit. Brooks claimed that the person who handed his wife the subpoena illegally trespassed. It was something that drew mockery from those online who saw his tweet.
If Brooks feels that the law was broken in serving the subpoena he can object in court, but he would have to appear there to do so, where he could be served a subpoena again.
Tarnation! The gentlemanly, rebel Mr. Brooks, is just confounded by it all. And, Suh, he will have satisfaction! Just not from Twitter.
I’ll bet they allow Brooks to drive in Alabama.