Mock Case

The landmark case of Brian Mock

"This was the first time anyone successfully argued the First Step Act in court, and was successfully granted time served. What the DOJ argued in court is nothing short of an admission of guilt to one of the most flagrant, widespread and alarming civil rights violations in recent memory. When this all plays out, the ramifications of this seemingly inconsequential hearing will have such a profound effect on the BOP and justice system that it will go down as one of the landmark cases of our generation."

Brian's case exemplifies some of the worst abuses towards January 6 defendants, including unwarranted pretrial detention in Washington DC. There, he was subjected to assaults by guards, prolonged solitary confinement, food/water deprivation, no access to legal materials, withholding discovery, lack of basic hygiene, lack of access to lawyers and family. Mr. Mock's abuse and torture was well chronicled in motions, hearings, letters and interviews over the past 4 years. His case was presided over by Chief U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of the District of Columbia

On Jan 3, 2025 Mr. Mock was granted a resentencing hearing following the Supreme Court reversal of the 18 USC 1512 Obstruction charge in summer of 2024. In that hearing, Mr. Mock argued that he was not properly awarded earned time credits that were to be applied in compliance with the First Step Act. It was revealed by AUSA Michael Gordon that the BOP had routinely denied these earned time credits to thousands of inmates over the years, forcing them to remain in captivity months and years past their release dates. In fact, Mr. Gordon argued that Mr. Mock wasn't even eligible for release even when presented with internal documents from the BOP that showed Mr. Mock should have been released 11/4/24, as well as verbal confirmation from a representative of the MN Probation that the paperwork was accurate. Mr. Gordon acknowledged that Mr. Mock was just one of thousands in this same plight, yet he threatened Judge Boasberg stating that he had no jurisdiction in the case and warned that if he did indeed rule in Mr. Mock's favor that it would create a "Pandora's Box" that would now allow those thousands of illegally held inmates to seek relief from the courts.

Lawyers representing Mr. Mock are drafting a class action suit against the BOP and DOJ based on the evidence obtained while he was incarcerated and what was uncovered at his 1/3/25 hearing. That lawsuit is expected to be filed in the Spring of 2025.

Larvita McFarquhar: A Voice for Medical Freedom

Larvita McFarquhar’s bold defiance of Minnesota’s COVID-19 mandates marked her as a powerful symbol in the fight for medical freedom—a principle rooted in the belief that every individual should have the final say over their own health choices, free from government coercion or overreach.

By reopening her business, Haven’s Garden, during statewide shutdowns and refusing to enforce mask and vaccine mandates, Larvita took a courageous stand for bodily autonomy and personal liberty. Her actions speak for countless Americans who believe that mandatory medical interventions—whether masking, vaccination, or experimental treatments—should never override informed, individual consent.

At DOCL, we support the right to opt out of medical procedures or pharmaceutical protocols without penalty. Whether it’s declining allopathic treatments like chemotherapy for children, refusing to wear a mask for health or philosophical reasons, or rejecting employer mandates tied to vaccine passports, we stand for the freedom to choose.

Larvita’s stance reflects a broader resistance to a system that often ties basic freedoms—like running a business, attending school, or entering public spaces—to compliance with state-mandated health policies. She exemplifies the fight against one-size-fits-all medical governance that ignores alternative approaches and natural immunity. Her battle is not just about resisting mandates—it’s about affirming that health decisions should be made by individuals, not bureaucrats or courts. Small business owners like Larvita shouldn’t have to risk their livelihoods to uphold their conscience.

DOCL stands with Larvita McFarquhar and all those who demand the right to weigh personal risk, make informed decisions, and say “no” without fear of fines, closures, or social exclusion. Her courage reminds us that public health should never come at the cost of personal agency—and that freedom, once surrendered, is not easily regained.