WASHINGTON, D.C. — An Oakdale man who has been in custody since January for his role in the riots and insurrection at the Capitol was supposed to be in court Wednesday for a hearing but instead remained in isolation after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
Jordan Mink is “pretty symptomatic” and was unable to make the hearing before federal judge Randolph Moss in Washington, D.C., said his attorney, Michael Moser of Allison Park.
The D.C. District Court has been holding hearings virtually but Mink was in quarantine and couldn’t attend the hearing, Moser said.
The 27-year-old is accused of using a baseball bat to break windows in the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6. He’s facing six charges, including destruction of government property.
Moser also asked Judge Ross to consider moving Mink from the Central Detention Facility in D.C. to the Central Treatment Facility, which is also located in D.C.
Moser said the Central Treatment Facility has “better care.” Mink has said he isn’t currently receiving medications he requires for treatment of depression, anxiety and insomnia.
The judge is considering that request, Moser said, and Wednesday’s hearing will also be rescheduled in a few weeks.