Article snippet: MORE's probe amid a wild scene outside the federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., where dozens of onlookers showed up to either cheer Stone on or ridicule him. The self-proclaimed “dirty trickster” appeared wearing a conservative suit and left the courthouse without speaking to reporters — days after he made the rounds of the Sunday talk shows to fight back on his indictment. Stone's attorney, Robert Buschel, pleaded not guilty on Stone’s behalf to seven charges: obstruction of a congressional inquiry, witness tampering and five counts of making false statements to Congress. Magistrate Judge Deborah A. Robinson ordered Stone to return to court at 2 p.m. Friday for a status hearing before Judge Amy Berman Jackson, an Obama appointee. Robinson warned Stone that failing to appear for the hearing would be a separate offense for which he could face jail time, a fine or both. “Do you understand, sir?” she asked “Yes, your honor,” he said, speaking for the first time. The atmosphere outside the courthouse was reminiscent of a political rally, with protesters, supporters and members of the media crammed together on the sidewalk. Supporters wielded signs saying “Free Stone, jail Hillary” and “We stand with Stone” while chanting Stone’s name. Protesters retorted with calls to “Lock him up.” At least one person was shown on television holding a sign that said “This is a sign.” Someone started blaring the Beatles song “Back in the U.S.S.R.” from a stereo when Stone emerged ... Link to the full article to read more