Last week, the American Society of Criminology (ASC) held its 80th Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. The theme was Criminology, Law, and the Democratic Ideal. On day two, I found myself in an impromptu debate with Roger Roots. The name may not be familiar but perhaps it should be. As a January 6 defense lawyer, Roots was what Politico called the “Hidden hand” in the Oath Keepers militia leader Stewart Rhodes’ bid to derail his trial, and lead defense counsel for Proud Boy Dominic Pezzola, alleging government wrongdoing and calling for a mistrial, using as evidence Fox News host Tucker...