Patel Senate Judiciary testimony
16 Sep 2025, same day as charging. Bipartisan criticism of the false 'in custody' post. Patel: 20+ Discord users to be questioned. Claimed credit for the arrest the next day in the House.
Rep. Crockett’s line: without the parents turning him in, the bureau might not have gotten there. That is political speech. The operational fact is still: family recognized stills, retired deputy called the sheriff, surrender that night.