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[music] Hey, before we begin, welcome to Facts or Frauds. Make sure you hit like, subscribe, share, and comment. Those aren't just buttons anymore. Remember, it's the YouTube emotional support system. It's free, and it tells the algorithm we're okay, and it reassures YouTube that the facts still deserve oxygen. And before we go any further, it's important to understand who Mr. McDaniel [music] really is and why this isn't just another sovereign defendant having a bad day. Mr. McDaniel is currently incarcerated for a prior conviction, one serious enough to place [music] him behind bars for what amounts to a life level sentence under Kansas law. [music] This isn't a misunderstanding. It isn't a paperwork issue and it is not a traffic stop [music] that spiral out of control. This is someone who's already gone through a full criminal process, investigation, [music] prosecution, trial, conviction, and sentencing, and now stands before the court again, which is why what you're about to see is so significant. >> All right. I think I've got Mr. McDaniel on here now. >> Yes, sir. >> I'm not hearing a response. Matthew McDaniel. Am I supposed to say something? >> Yes. >> Yeah. >> Okay. This is the state of Kansas versus Matthew R. McDaniel, case number 2025, CR454. Mr. McDaniel appears from the Elorado Correctional Facilities Zoom location. Amber Norris appears for the state. This is the first appearance in the case. Count one alleges murder in the secondderee, a level one person felony. Since a felony is involved, you will not be asked to plead at this time, Mr. McDaniel. Rather, a preliminary hearing scheduling will be made by this court. Previously, this court appointed James Watts as your attorney. He's on this meeting with us. Mr. Watts, I'm proposing our next court date for preliminary hearing control to be 11:00 a.m. on uh December the 31st. Are you available? 11:31 at 11. >> Yes, sir. I can do that. >> Very well. This matter will be set for a preliminary hearing control setting 11:00 a.m. on December 31, 2025. >> Obviously, the facility will need to have Mr. McDaniel on the meeting again in a similar way that they've accommodated the court today. >> Hey, this a first appearance. This is your first appearance. >> That's what I'm saying. I I need to see some paperwork for this or something. I I'm not I'm not aware of this. >> Okay. I'm making you aware that you've got a murder in the second degree charge currently pending in our court. >> Yeah. I need I need to see some writing for this because from what I understand this is uh basically y'all trying to charge somebody up under a corporation and that's I'm not a corporation. I I need to see something >> talking about Mr. McDaniel. And quite frankly, I'm not in the mood to entertain it. >> I don't care about your mood. You in your mood. >> Okay, fine. >> Set your court date appointed to a lawyer. I'm sure the lawyer will provide you a copy of your charges. >> We'll see you by Zoom on December 31 at 11:00 a.m. >> As far as a bond is concerned, the point's almost >> because of your current incarcerated status. Uh, I think we probably already have a bond set in this case. Checking that. >> Your honor, I believe it was a summon. So, I don't think that the the court has set a a bond in regards to Mr. McDaniel's case. And I do believe that >> I I do believe that he is in custody for a significant period of time. I mean, [snorts] >> multiple years. >> Court has to establish a bond in this case and will do so. $750,000 cash or professional shy required. Very well. Bonds been set. Council appointed. Next court date set. Unless Miss Norris, you know of other business. Mr. Watts, you do. >> And your honor, just so I'm clear, your honor, set that as a preliminary hearing control date on the 31st. >> Correct. Are you in a position to be able to schedule an evidentary hearing at this time? Judge, I'm given the nature of this case, I presume my client will want to have an evidentiary preliminary hearing. Uh, and I can schedule that if you wish to or I can contact with my client first. >> Your honor, we have not sent discovery, I don't believe. And um, like I said, Mr. McDaniel is in custody for several more years, maybe even life. Uh, so I don't think there's any rush. Um, and I don't actually have Mr. Sweeny's calendar and that's whose case this actually would be. Um, so um, if we could maybe keep the 31st date, I it might be better. >> That's fine, your honor. I just want to make sure that's what we were doing that day. >> That's that's what we'll schedule an evidentary hearing if one is requested on that date, Mr. Watts. And if you can go ahead when you get discovery and uh, send a copy of the charges to your client. He apparently wants to see them. I uh have a great deal of discovery, your honor. Yes, sir. >> Very well. If there's nothing further at this time, then the Matthew McDaniel matter will be in recess at this time. We'll move on to another case on the docket. >> Yes, I know what you're thinking. This behavior should qualify as contempt. But contempt exists to correct behavior. And when someone's already incarcerated and fully committed to ignoring authority, contempt doesn't solve the problem. It just creates more paperwork. The court isn't playing whack-a-ole. It's building a record. And if that raised your blood pressure or caused an eye twitch, remember those emotional support buttons. Go ahead, gently press like, [music] subscribe, comment, and share. 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