Marlon and LaShonda Moore, the couple behind the Blessings In No Time (BINT) gifting scheme, may not be fit to stand trial. Court filings from December 2025 reveal mounting questions about their mental competency as they pursue a sovereign citizen defense. The Moores have maintained they are not subject to U.S. court jurisdiction since March.

Despite facing a potential 150-year prison sentence, the Moores opted to represent themselves. The court appointed standby counsel to guide them through the proceedings. Reports from these attorneys paint a picture of a defense unraveling.

LaShonda Moore’s standby counsel detailed several troubling encounters in a December 9th filing. She met with counsel for only ten minutes on October 3rd. Jail staff later reported she refused further meetings on October 31st and November 14th. On December 2nd, LaShonda filed a document rejecting her pro-se status and any appointed counsel, stating she did not consent to any judicial contract or proceeding. During a December 9th hearing, her responses to the court’s questions were nonresponsive. She repeatedly asserted she was operating on an "administrative record," would not participate, and was present under duress. Her counsel requested a psychiatric examination, but the Department of Justice opposed the motion, arguing she was entitled to her chosen defense, however nonsensical.

Marlon Moore’s standby counsel also detailed difficulties. Initial consultations showed his client understood proceedings and engaged in rational discourse. However, save for these limited meetings, counsel could only observe Marlon in court. He has since refused to consult with his standby attorney. While counsel acknowledged this refusal could stem from unwillingness rather than incapacity, he stated it could also be explained by legal incompetence. For the December 9th hearing, Marlon’s responses were not consistent with someone possessing a basic understanding of the legal process. His counsel also requested a psychiatric evaluation. The DOJ filed a similar opposition to LaShonda’s request, arguing the basis for the motion relied on responses suggesting a belief in a legal system that does not exist. The trial date has been delayed.