Thread: Right-wing domestic terrorists

51 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution and fines

• California Man Sentenced on Conspiracy and Other Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A California man was sentenced in the District of Columbia today on two felony charges and one misdemeanor related to his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Edward Badalian, 29, of Panorama City, California, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson to 51 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution and fines. Badalian was convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of an official proceeding, and entering and remaining in a restricted building following a bench trial before Judge Jackson on April 4, 2023.

According to the evidence presented at trial, in the fall of 2020, Badalian, co-defendant Daniel Rodriguez, and others created a Telegram group chat titled PATRIOTS45MAGA Gang. The group, initially created to bring together supporters of former President Trump in the lead-up to the 2020 Presidential election, became a forum for Badalian and Rodriguez’s plans for violence against the seat of the federal government. In the group, Badalian and Rodriguez wrote hundreds of messages about war, revolution, traitors, and tyrants.

As early as the fall of 2020, after the results of the 2020 election came in, Badalian wrote in the Telegram group: “time to arrest biden lol” and the next day, making clear that he was calling for the use of violence, Badalian sent the group a photograph of an individual holding an assault rifle. He wrote, “stay strapped foo. its not a game anymore.” Days later, Badalian escalated from talk of arrests to calls for executions. On Nov. 9, 2020, Badalian wrote, “If theyre guilty of treason they should be executed,” adding, “Biden is definitely guilty of treason.”

Badalian would later call for members of the group to prepare and train for potential violence. On Dec. 6, 2020, Badalian wrote, “we cant plot anyones demise,” but, he continued, “the way is to train and train and one day when were all together in training, the decision has to be made and executed spontaneously as to whom we arrest.” After the group made arrangements to travel from California to Washington, D.C., for the January 6th proceedings, Badalian called upon other members of the group to prepare for their trip by partaking in paintball training exercises. Badalian wrote in the group, “We need to know how to fight together while under fire.” When another group member asked, “what are you training for exactly?” Badalian didn’t hesitate: “a firefight with armed terrorists.

On the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, Badalian and his group attended the Stop the Steal rally on the National Mall. After listening to the then-President’s speech, Badalian walked straight to the U.S. Capitol building. After illegally traversing the west front of the Capitol grounds, Badalian made his way to the Lower West Terrace. Here, Badalian cheered on rioters engaged in a heave-ho effort against police and then ascended a scaffolding overlooking the Upper West Terrace on the north side of the building. Once there, Badalian attempted to direct the crowd to the entrances on the Upper West Terrace.

Badalian then entered the Capitol building via a broken window on the Lower West Terrace. Once inside the building, Badalian stood side-by-side with other rioters, including Rodriguez, as they ransacked offices, broke down doors, and broke windows. Badalian later left the building after being forced out by law enforcement.

After the events of January 6th, Badalian took steps to hide the evidence of his actions that day. While driving back to California from Washington, D.C., Badalian and others in the group attempted to convince another individual to delete video and photographic evidence linking Badalian and others in the group to the events at the Capitol that day. Badalian and Rodriguez continued efforts to cover up their crimes in their Telegram group. Rodriguez directed members to abstain from posting “incriminating stuff.” As part of his efforts to cover up his crimes, Badalian replaced his cell phone and cell phone number after returning from Washington, D.C

33 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution

• New York Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A New York man was sentenced today on two felony charges related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Jonathan J. Munafo, 36, of Albany, New York, was sentenced today by U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg to 33 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution.

Munafo pleaded guilty to two felony charges of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and civil disorder on April 21, 2023.

According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, Munafo arrived at the U.S. Capitol building grounds in Washington, D.C., along with a large group of protestors that had made their way toward the building following the former President’s speech at the Ellipse. Munafo then made his way to the Lower West Terrace Tunnel and pushed and cajoled his way inside at about 2:57 p.m. Munafo exited the Tunnel but then reappeared with a gas mask and made his way to the front of the line of rioters.

Munafo then left the Tunnel and moved to an area just south. From there, he saw members of the mob steal a shield away from police and cheered along with other rioters. Munafo then made several attempts to scale the wall of the Capitol building next to the Tunnel. He used two different poles to strike the window of a Capitol office approximately 13 times. Munafo often looked back at the crowd, shouting, chanting, and attempting to rile up the other rioters.

Later, at about 3:21 p.m., Munafo punched a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Officer twice while attempting to rip the officer’s riot shield away. The second punch from Munafo appears to have caused the officer’s head to snap back. Munafo then took the officer’s riot shield and slunk away into the crowd, leaving the officer without a shield and vulnerable to attacks from other rioters.

Munafo was arrested on April 26, 2021, in Orlando, Florida.

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30 days in prison, 24 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution

• Florida Woman Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Florida woman was sentenced today on a felony charge for her actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Her actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Corinne Montoni, 33, of Lakeland, Florida, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth to 30 days in prison, 24 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution. Montoni pleaded guilty to a felony charge of civil disorder on June 26, 2023, in the District of Columbia.

According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, Montoni unlawfully entered the Capitol through a broken door next to the Senate Wing Door on the west side of the building. After entering, she proceeded through the building, making her way to the Capitol Crypt. While inside, Montoni took several videos with her cell phone, including one video posted to her Instagram account in which she states, “We’re in the Capitol cuz this is our house – we paid for this, and they’re trying to steal it from us. Let’s go!”

While inside a hall of the Capitol, Montoni was in the midst of a crowd surrounded by other rioters. Montoni and others began to push against officers, attempting to stop them from proceeding. In another video recording, Montoni can be seen yelling, “Push back! Push back!” in support of the crowd of rioters.

Court documents say Montoni remained in the Capitol for approximately 10 minutes before exiting. She re-entered the building at least one time despite being aware that police were attempting to remove people from the building.

According to court documents, Montoni posted on social media throughout the day about January 6th and her experiences at the Capitol. On her Parler account, she stated, in part, “WE BREACHED THE CAPITOL OMG“; “Insurrection is coming. Hold the line. Stay vigilant.”; “Storming the Capitol to take back our country from traitors! This is OUR HOUSEEEE!”; and “Here’s a pretty little view form inside the Capitol at our traitor DC police, with a smashed window.” On her Facebook account, she stated, in part, “We are DONE with these traitors. Today, we showed them how done we are. The Capitol building belongs to Us, we the people. This is our house. . . We broke a few windows, sure but we are a peaceful protect occupying the people’s property.”

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You can run, but……

Proud Boy Christopher Worrell arrested at his home, Collier Sheriff's Office confirms

Naples resident Christopher Worrell, convicted for his part in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, has been arrested at his home by the FBI, a Collier County Sheriff's Office spokesperson confirmed Thursday night.

The sheriff's office assisted the FBI with the warrant. When it was served, Worrell was home.

Worrell, a member of the Proud Boys extremist group, went missing in August just as he was about to face sentencing for multiple crimes he committed during the riot. He was found guilty in May. Prosecutors had asked for a sentence that includes 14 years in prison, fines and other conditions.

54 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release

• Illinois Man Sentenced on Two Assault Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

An Illinois man was sentenced today on charges of assaulting a law enforcement officer and a media member during the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Shane Jason Woods, 45, of Auburn, Illinois, was sentenced to 54 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta. Woods pleaded guilty on Sept. 9, 2022, in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia, to assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers and striking, beating, or wounding a person within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States, both felonies.

According to court documents and video evidence presented at sentencing, on Jan. 6, 2021, Woods was among those illegally on the Capitol grounds, joining a mob in the northwestern lawn. At approximately 2:10 p.m., an individual in the crowd sprayed a United States Capitol Police (USCP) officer in the face with a chemical irritant at point-blank range and then ran away. The officer gave chase. As the officer pursued the suspect, Woods—who was standing to the officer’s side and outweighed the officer by over 100 pounds—lowered his shoulder, took several steps, and rammed into the officer, blindsiding them, knocking the officer off of their feet, and sending them flying into a downed metal bicycle barricade. The officer felt immediate pain. The next day, Woods’ assault left the officer feeling as if they had been “hit by a truck.”

Just over two hours later, Woods gathered with numerous other rioters just outside the media staging area on the northeast side of the Capitol lawn. After spending a few minutes verbally harassing the reporters, camera operators, and technicians gathered there, Woods and several other rioters climbed over the metal barricades separating the media from the mob.

Woods then walked around some of the piled media equipment that had been destroyed or was in the process of being destroyed by other rioters and kicked some of it himself. Woods then harassed and circled a camera operator. When the camera operator attempted to walk away, Woods followed them and bumped them with his shoulder. The camera operator continued walking away, trying to leave. Woods then took a running start and hit the operator with a blindside shoulder tackle, sending the operator crashing to the ground and causing them to drop the camera.

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“Proud Boy” Found Guilty

• Washington State “Proud Boy” Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Washington state man was found guilty in the District of Columbia on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, of seven charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Marc Anthony Bru, 43, of Vancouver, Washington, was found guilty of all charges against him following a bench trial before U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg. Judge Boasberg found Bru guilty of two felonies, including obstruction of an official proceeding and civil disorder. In addition to the felonies, Bru was convicted of five misdemeanor charges, including entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; entering and remaining in a gallery of Congress; disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; and parading, demonstrating

7 years in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $5,176 in restitution

• Texas Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Texas man was sentenced today on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting a law enforcement officer with a deadly or dangerous weapon, related to his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Shane Jenkins, 45, of Houston, Texas, was sentenced to 84 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $5,176 in restitution by U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta. Jenkins was convicted of seven felonies and two misdemeanors, including assaulting law enforcement with a deadly or dangerous weapon, following a jury trial in the District of Columbia in March 2023.

According to court documents and video evidence presented at sentencing, Jenkins traveled from his home in Houston to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2021, in order to attempt to hinder Congress' certification of the electoral college vote. Before traveling, Jenkins posted on social media about his plans for violence and specifically contemplated bringing deadly weapons. In one social media post, Jenkins wrote, "I honestly wish we could drag ole Chuck Nancy and killary out and give em what for" and "I sent him the pic, and I have some sog tomahawks and tactical blades can I take those?"

As stated in his social media posts, Jenkins brought a "Sog" brand metal tomahawk axe to Washington D.C., which he carried in his backpack the next day and took to the Capitol.

On Jan. 6, 2021, Jenkins attended a rally at the Ellipse and then went to the Capitol building. He arrived at the West side around 2:40 p.m. and joined the rioters on the West Plaza. At around 3:00 p.m., he climbed to the Lower West Terrace and moved towards the composite window to the left of the LWT tunnel. Here, members of the United States Capitol Police (USCP), assisted by officers from the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), were arrayed inside the Tunnel entrance, prohibiting rioters from advancing further into the building.

Jenkins climbed up to stand on the windowsill, recording the scene with his cellphone. Having watched other rioters fail to enter the Capitol through the Tunnel, Jenkins took matters into his own hands. At approximately 3:45 p.m., Jenkins retrieved the tomahawk from his backpack and put on protective gloves. Jenkins then struck the windowpane nearest him six times with the spike end of the tomahawk, causing the pulverized glass to spray with every strike. While he was striking the window, another rioter interrupted him by pulling at his pant leg. Jenkins shouted angrily to the crowd, "Are we going in or not?" Jenkins then continued to rile up the crowd, telling other rioters, "Bro, we're going in that f— building one way or another" and "We paid for it; it's our f— building."

Following Jenkins' lead, other rioters eventually succeeded in destroying the window, clearing the way for access into the building. Other rioters entered this room and, among other things, disassembled the wooden furniture inside so that parts and pieces could be used as weapons. Jenkins and other rioters used these items to attack the officers attempting to block the entrance to the Lower West Terrace Tunnel.

At around 3:55 p.m., Jenkins moved from the window towards the mouth of the Lower West Terrace Tunnel. Once he arrived, he waved other rioters forward as the crowd attempted to push a large flag into the Tunnel. When this effort failed, Jenkins pressed forward, shouting "Push," as the rioters around him used pepper spray on the officers. Jenkins continued to press against officers and force his way into the Tunnel for over ten minutes, leaving only after being pepper-sprayed directly in the face and head multiple times.

At approximately 4:27 p.m., Jenkins grabbed one of the riot shields the other rioters had stolen from officers and carried it with him as he climbed the steps leading to the Tunnel. Jenkins joined other rioters in a concerted assault on the officers defending the Tunnel entrance. As other rioters also attacked, Jenkins hurled nine different objects at the officers, including a solid wooden desk drawer. In addition to the desk drawer, Jenkins threw a flagpole, a metal walking stick, and a broken wooden pole with a spear-like point at police in the Tunnel. After his ninth attack, Jenkins returned to the window ledge where he had been standing earlier, retrieved his backpack, and left the area.

In the days and weeks after the riot, Jenkins took to social media to brag about his conduct at the Capitol, calling the police "trash" and confirming that his motive had been to interfere with the certification of the election. In a message sent to an associate following the events of January 6th, Jenkins wrote, "I have murder in my heart and head. I love you, I'm not over this election, as our president so eloquently stated yesterday bull—, I am sorry man, I wanna scream and cry at all the same time." He was arrested on March 5, 2021, in Houston, Texas.

18 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release

• N.J. Man Sentenced on Felony Assault Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A New Jersey man was sentenced today on a felony charge for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Salvatore Vassallo, 60, of Toms River, N.J., was sentenced to 18 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release for assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers. He pleaded guilty on May 11, 2023.

According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, Vassallo illegally entered the Capitol grounds. He then hopped over a rail and joined a mob that was confronting law enforcement officers on the Upper West Terrace of the Capitol, near the Senate Wing Door and the Senate Fire Door. At approximately 4:26 p.m., Vassallo emerged from the crowd and faced a line of police officers. Several seconds later, he abruptly charged at an officer with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) who was in the process of assisting other officers. Vassallo grabbed and pushed the officer with what appeared to be a significant amount of force. Moments later, he departed from that area.

10 months in prison, 24 months of supervised release with 12 months of home detention, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution

• Florida Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Florida man was sentenced in the District of Columbia on Aug. 16, 2023 on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.

Bradley Wayne Weeks, 44, of Macclenny, Florida, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John D. Bates to 10 months in prison, 24 months of supervised release with 12 months of home detention, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution.

Weeks was found guilty on Dec. 9, 2022, following a bench trial before U.S. District Judge Thomas Hogan of obstruction of an official proceeding, a felony; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct in a capitol building; parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.

According to evidence presented during the trial and court documents, as early as Dec. 23, 2020, Weeks announced he was going to Washington, D.C., and anticipated that if the former President was not kept in power, Weeks and others would “burn the whole f*cking thing down.” Weeks also claimed, “We will be packing.”

On Jan. 6, 2021, Weeks attended the “Stop the Steal” rally at the Ellipse, then marched to the Capitol building with co-defendant Jonathan Daniel Carlton. As they moved towards the Capitol grounds, Weeks filmed a video of the crowd and stated, “We are marching to the Capitol building, Ladies and Gentleman, to show these Congressmen who runs America.”

Upon reaching the Upper West Terrance of the Capitol, Weeks set the camera to record himself, declaring, "We've reached the steps. We've had to climb scaffolding. We've had to climb ladders. We've had to break things to get through, but we've gotten through. We've gotten through, and we are taking back the Capitol! We're taking back our country! This is our 1776! This is where it's gonna happen! This is where Tyranny will fall! This is where America will rise! Look at this, America! Look at this!" He then turned the camera back toward the lawn. Weeks entered the Capitol building at 3:08 p.m.

Weeks and Carlton then moved further into the building, walking to the Crypt and eventually reaching the Hall of Columns on the south side of the Capitol. After reaching the Hall of Columns and seeing the police officers there dealing with other rioters, Carlton and Weeks turned back and retraced their steps through the Capitol.

While Weeks was still inside the Capitol, he received a text message from his mother expressing concern that his grandmother would die over his actions. Weeks responded, “Our country is dying.” Weeks and Carlton exited through the Senate Wing door at 3:29 p.m.

Co-defendant Jonathan Daniel Carlton previously pleaded guilty and was sentenced for his role in the matter.

Thomas Harlen Smith, 45, of Mathiston, Mississippi, was sentenced to 9 years in prison and 36 months of supervised release

Donnie Duane Wren, 44, of Athens, Alabama, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison and 24 months of supervised release

• Two Men from Mississippi and Alabama Sentenced for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

Two cousins from Mississippi and Alabama were sentenced today on felony and misdemeanor charges for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Thomas Harlen Smith, 45, of Mathiston, Mississippi, was sentenced to 108 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton. A jury convicted Smith of 11 charges, including nine felonies and two misdemeanors, on May 5, 2023.

Donnie Duane Wren, 44, of Athens, Alabama, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison and 24 months of supervised release by Judge Walton. A jury convicted Wren of two felonies and one misdemeanor on May 5, 2023.

According to evidence presented during the trial and court documents, on Jan. 5, 2021, Smith traveled from his home in Mississippi to Washington, D.C., to attend a rally held by former President Trump the next day and picked up his cousin, defendant Wren, from his home in Alabama along the way. On the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, Smith and Wren attended the rally and afterward made their way toward the U.S. Capitol building. Before entering Capitol grounds, Smith climbed a column near the African American History Museum with the outdated Mississippi state flag.

Smith and Wren arrived on the restricted Capitol grounds and observed other rioters climbing scaffolding erected around the stage for the Presidential Inauguration. The two then climbed the structure and made their way to the Lower West Terrace Tunnel. Smith pushed toward the front of a group of rioters and used a flagpole like a spear to try to break a window next to the Lower West Terrace doors. Smith thrust his flagpole at the window five times. He then surged through the doorway, where he and a mass of other rioters pushed into a line of Metropolitan Police Department (“MPD”) officers attempting to hold the door shut.

Smith then exited the Tunnel and reunited with his cousin, Wren, who had witnessed the violence directed by other rioters against police officers in the area. The two posed for a photograph together on the Lower West Terrace. Smith and Wren then climbed up a railing to the Upper West Terrace and confronted a line of police officers using riot shields and attempting to clear the area. Smith and Wren pushed back against the police line, placing their hands on the officer’s shields and leaning back into the police. Wren leaned all his weight into the riot shield, preventing the police officer from advancing. Wren’s push against the riot shield was an early assault on the Terrace that instigated the fight between rioters and police attempting to clear the area.

While this occurred, Smith witnessed an object fly past him and hit an officer. Smith yelled at the officer, “You deserve that, you piece of s—!” At 4:35 p.m., Smith kicked an MPD officer in the back—sending the officer to the ground. Smith then picked up a metal pole-like object and threw it toward the line of police, striking two MPD officers in the head.

Later that day, on Facebook, Smith described the assault on the Capitol: “Patriots stood together and battled the tyrannical cops throughout the entire afternoon.”

Smith was convicted of 11 charges at trial, including felony offenses of assaulting officers with a dangerous weapon; obstruction of an official proceeding; two counts of civil disorder; two counts of assaulting, impeding, or resisting officers; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds with a deadly or dangerous weapon; and engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds with a dangerous weapon. He was also convicted of two misdemeanors: disorderly conduct in the Capitol grounds or buildings and an act of physical violence in the Capitol grounds or buildings.

Wren was convicted of civil disorder and assaulting, impeding, or resisting officers, both felonies, and a single misdemeanor charge of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.

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• DOJ appeals sentences of Proud Boys members

The Justice Department on Monday appealed the sentences of five members of the Proud Boys, including its former leader, Enrique Tarrio, aiming to get stiffer penalties for those convicted for their role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Tarrio, Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl were convicted of seditious conspiracy in connection with the attack, while Dominic Pezzola was found guilty of other charges.


While each of the four men convicted of seditious conspiracy received sentences of at least 15 years in prison — Tarrio’s sentence was 22 years — many of the figures fell far below what was originally sought by prosecutors.

The notice of appeal does not include any legal arguments, and instead alerts the court to prosecutors’ plans.

Still, the move falls in line with the way the Justice Department handled other seditious conspiracy cases, including sentences handed down for members of the Oath Keepers, with prosecutors likewise appealing sentences for members of the far-right militia group.

Prosecutors requested 33 years in prison for Tarrio, whom they painted as the driving force of a plot to stop the peaceful transfer of power from then-President Trump to then-President-elect Biden.

Tarrio’s attorneys had recommended a sentence of no more than 15 years in prison and argued against the use of a terrorism enhancement in deciding his punishment.

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly ultimately did apply a terrorism adjustment to Tarrio’s sentencing guidelines, but he would not grant the full sentence sought by federal prosecutors. He did, however, issue a higher sentence than other extremist members, in the hopes it would act as a deterrent.

57 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release and also ordered to pay more than $8,000 in restitution, fines, and fees.

• Jan. 6 rioter who smashed window and received signed Trump hat is sentenced to more than 4 years

A Jan. 6 defendant who smashed a Capitol window with an ice axe and giant cardboard tube before using a bullhorn to instruct rioters on how to "take" the building — and who recently received a personalized hat from former President Donald Trump — was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Tuesday.

Rachel Powell, a Pennsylvania woman in her early 40s, mother of eight and grandmother of six, was convicted on nine federal counts back in July after a bench trial.

In emotional comments during her sentencing, Powell said she didn’t want there to be any doubt about what she thought of what she did.

"I am deeply ashamed of my conduct,” she said. “I regret it, and it will never happen again.”

Federal prosecutors sought eight years in federal prison for Powell, who ultimately received 57 months, saying she developed an “obsession with keeping former President Trump in power” after his 2020 election loss, and that she even “conducted surveillance at a female legislator’s home” before taking part in the Capitol attack.

After pushing against a police line at the Capitol, summoning other rioters to join her and others and smashing the window on Jan. 6, 2021, Powell used a bullhorn to try to bring order to the chaos. “People should probably coordinate together if you’re going to take the building," Powell yelled.

In the immediate aftermath of Jan. 6, she said it "WAS F--KING WAR TO GET IN," that rioters “weren’t f--king welcomed in” and that police “had to retreat into the building and fight back because patriots were relentless.” But she changed her tune since, prosecutors noted, and has painted a picture of police brutality.

Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

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60 days

• Former Michigan gubernatorial hopeful sentenced to 60 days in prison for role in Capitol riot

Ryan Kelley, a former Republican candidate for governor of Michigan, was sentenced to 60 days behind bars on Tuesday for his participation in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

DC District Judge Christopher Cooper said Kelley was not the most culpable January 6 defendant he has seen, but there was still a need to send a message of deterrence due to Kelley having a strong public following.

“In your case, I have some concerns if you are truly remorseful,” Cooper said during the hearing. “You do have a public platform and people listen to you.”

Kelley, 42, had pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of entering a restricted building or grounds. On January 6, 2021, prosecutors said Kelley made his way to the West Plaza outside of the Capitol. He remained outside of the building for over two hours and encouraged rioters to make more noise. Prosecutors also said he was seconds behind other rioters who were assaulting officers at the front of the police line.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 09: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) speaks during an on-camera interview near the House Chambers during a series of votes in the U.S. Capitol Building on January 09, 2023 in Washington, DC. During 118th Congress's first day of business since electing a Speaker of the House, the House held a series of votes on a rules package with parameters for the House of Representatives. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Following the Capitol attack, the government said Kelley used his public platform as a candidate for an elected position to spread false claims. According to court documents, Kelley posted on Facebook that “J6” was an FBI “set up.”

“I think you misused the platform you had as a candidate for elected office,” Cooper said.

Kelley lost the primary race for governor in August 2022. He was arrested on four misdemeanor charges related to the Capitol attack that June. According to court documents, Kelley participated in a local television interview where he shared his intentions to run for governor in 2022. He denied his attendance at the Capitol riot when he was shown photos of himself during the interview.

Prosecutors said it was unclear why Kelley did not go inside the building, while Kelly said he was deterred when he saw rioters climbing scaffolding outside of the building to enter.

“To me, that was a sign that’s not how you enter the Capitol,” Kelley said. “The reason to go inside the Capitol building had diminished for me.”

Kelley said during sentencing that he was misled on January 6, and he wanted to see “receipts” of election fraud for the 2020 presidential election.

“That day I was misled, but I own the actions,” Kelley said. “My actions are my actions, and I own those.”

Cooper ended the hearing by saying Kelley had “certainly made a doozy,” but emphasized Kelley is still a young man and had no criminal record prior to January 6, 2021.

“It’s nothing personal, but I hope to not see you again,” Cooper said.

• Florida “Proud Boy” Pleads Guilty to Felony for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Florida man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Steven Miles, 40, of Zephyrhills, Fla., pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain law enforcement officers. U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb scheduled sentencing for Feb. 9, 2024.

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• Florida Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Florida man was found guilty in the District of Columbia on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, of felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

John Edward Crowley, 52, of Windermere, Florida, was found guilty of one felony and three misdemeanors following a bench trial before U.S. District Court Judge Trevor N. McFadden in the District of Columbia. Crowley was convicted of civil disorder, a felony, and misdemeanor offenses of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds and impeding passage through the Capitol building or grounds.

Judge McFadden will sentence Crowley on Jan. 19, 2024.

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• Far-right influencer sentenced to 7 months in 2016 voter suppression scheme

A right-wing social media influencer was sentenced to seven months in federal prison on Wednesday for spreading falsehoods via Twitter, now known as X, in an effort to suppress Democratic turnout in the 2016 presidential election.

Douglass Mackey, who posted under the alias Ricky Vaughn, was convicted in March of the charge of conspiracy against rights after a trial in federal court in Brooklyn.

Prosecutors said Mackey, who had 58,000 Twitter followers, conspired with others between September and November of 2016 to post falsely that supporters of Democrat Hillary Clinton could vote for her by text message or social media post.

For example, they said, Mackey tweeted a photo of a woman standing in front of an “African Americans for Hillary” sign. “Avoid the Line. Vote from Home,” the tweet said. “Text ‘Hillary’ to 59925.”

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace said in a statement that Mackey “weaponized disinformation in a dangerous scheme to stop targeted groups, including black and brown people and women, from participating in our democracy.”

Mackey’s attorney, Andrew Frisch, asked in a memorandum to the judge that his client be spared prison. Frisch said that Mackey started psychotherapy in 2018 in an effort to change his life and “is not Ricky Vaughn of seven years ago.”

Judge Ann M. Donnelly denied the request. The New York Times reports that before issuing his sentence, Donnelly said Mackey had been “one of the leading members” of a conspiracy that was “nothing short of an assault on our democracy.”

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four months in prison and two years of supervised release

• Ex-Florida GOP lawmaker who sponsored so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill sentenced to prison

A federal judge on Thursday sentenced to prison a former Florida state legislator who catapulted to national attention for being the sponsor of a bill barring classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity that was called by its critics the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

Former Rep. Joe Harding (R-Williston), who plead guilty in March to one count each of wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements as part of a scheme to fraudulently obtain a $150,000 federal Covid-19 relief loan, was sentenced to four months in prison.

U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor, who was appointed to the bench by former President Donald Trump, also sentenced Harding to two years of supervised release following his prison sentence. Court records show that Harding is scheduled to surrender to authorities on Jan. 29.

“The theft of any amount of taxpayer funds is inexcusable,” said Jason Coody, the United States attorney for the Northern District of Florida, in a statement. “However, the defendant’s deceptive acts of diverting emergency financial assistance from small businesses during the pandemic is simply beyond the pale. Today’s sentence both punishes the defendant’s criminal conduct and should serve as a significant deterrent to others who would selfishly steal from their fellow citizens to unlawfully enrich themselves.”

50 months in prison, 12 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution

• Kentucky Man Sentenced for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Kentucky man was sentenced today on two felonies stemming from his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Joseph Howe, 41, of Magnolia, Kentucky, was sentenced to 50 months in prison, 12 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution by U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly. Howe pleaded guilty on Aug. 1, 2023, to obstructing an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers.

According to court documents, Howe traveled to Washington, D.C., from his home in Kentucky to attend the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021. When he arrived, he wore a plate carrier vest, goggles, and a respirator mask. After the rally, Howe marched with a group to the Capitol building and announced to a man with a video camera, "We're getting in that building." When the man disagreed, Howe repeated, "We're getting in."

Wearing goggles and a gas mask, Howe entered under the scaffolding that covered the Capitol’s Northwest staircase and encountered a group of rioters confronting a line of police officers. Court documents say that Howe grabbed a riot shield from the hands of a U.S. Capitol police officer. Members of the mob then attacked the officer, leaving him with a concussion and head trauma that required treatment at a hospital.

Still holding the officer’s shield, Howe passed by the officer and made his way further up the staircase. Howe then encountered another group of officers assembled at the top of the scaffolding. Howe progressed up the stairs and approached the police line, holding a canister and deploying an aerosol canister of what appeared to be bear spray or pepper spray against the police guarding the top of the stairs.

Howe then joined a group of rioters near the landing in a joint effort to wrest bike racks away from the police and break through the line. The police struggled to control the area, and some officers used their batons to keep rioters back. At this time, Howe was seen with a police baton in his hand, which he swung toward the bike racks. He then collapsed the baton and stored it in his pocket.

Howe and the other rioters broke through additional phalanxes of officers and were among the first rioters to reach the Upper West Terrace and the Senate Wing Door. Howe forcefully kicked at the door, and rioters inside opened it.

Passing through the Crypt to the Memorial Door, Howe removed his respirator mask and camouflage jacket, revealing his tactical armored vest. Joining with a crowd of rioters, Howe pushed through a small makeshift line of officers, grabbed a fire extinguisher, and fired it toward a group of police, hitting one of them directly in the eyes with the chemical agent.

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scheduled a sentencing hearing for March 5, 2024

• Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Attacking Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

An Ohio man pleaded guilty on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Clifford Mackrell, 22, of Wellington, Ohio, pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to one count of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers. In his plea agreement, Mackrell admitted that he forcibly assaulted a U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officer. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly scheduled a sentencing hearing for March 5, 2024.

According to court documents, Mackrell traveled from his home in Ohio to Washington, D.C., to participate in the January 6 political rally at the Ellipse. At the rally, Mackrell wore a red shirt covered by a heavy blue-toned, striped jacket and heavy tan-colored gloves. He also carried a black backpack and donned a gas mask. Following the speeches, he marched to the Capitol.

Around 2:30 p.m., Mackrell positioned himself on the front line of rioters on the west front of the U.S. Capitol building. While on the front line of rioters, he engaged with and assaulted law enforcement officers from both the USCP and the Metropolitan Police Department who were on a line attempting to hold back the mob.

At 2:30 p.m., Mackrell pushed back barricades with other rioters, forcing law enforcement to abandon their line and retreat closer to the Capitol building to form a new protective line without the use of barricades.

While there, between 2:28 p.m. and 2:35 p.m., Mackrell engaged in multiple assaults and unlawful conduct, which included striking and pushing officers who were engaged in and assisting officers of the United States in the performance of official duties. Specifically, Mackrell attempted to push an MPD officer, then successfully struck and pulled down the officer’s gas mask as the officer tried to help hold a line against rioters. In his plea agreement, Mackrell admitted that when he struck the officer and pulled down the officer’s gas mask, he knew the officer was engaged in the performance of official duties.

In another instance, Mackrell helped push a piece of what appeared to be plywood into a line of officers, pushing them off the protective line. When the plywood fell, another rioter pushed an officer to the ground. Mackrell then physically confronted other law enforcement officers on the front line by pushing them.

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sentencing hearing for Jan. 19, 2024

• Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Felony for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Anthony Nolf, 37, of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to one count of civil disorder in the District of Columbia before U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell. Judge Howell scheduled a sentencing hearing for Jan. 19, 2024.

According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, Nolf attended the “Stop the Steal” rally at the Ellipse and afterward made his way to the Capitol building to express his frustration with the election. Nolf, wearing a camouflage-colored hat with the words "Trump 2020" in red, white, and blue typeface, a gray hoodie, blue jeans, and, at times, a camouflage gator, entered the West Plaza and encountered protective fencing made up of metal bike racks. Nolf assisted in removing the fencing by passing it back as a co-defendant handed it to him.

Nolf then proceeded to the Lower West Terrace Tunnel, where some of the most violent assaults on law enforcement officers occurred on January 6th. Here, Nolf witnessed rioters assaulting law enforcement officers. Despite this, Nolf and others entered the Tunnel at approximately 4:17 p.m.

Inside the Tunnel, Nolf participated in a coordinated “heave-ho” effort with other rioters against the assembled police line. As Nolf moved deeper into the Tunnel, he lowered his body and dropped his shoulder into the rioters in front of him in order to add pressure against the officers defending the Tunnel. Nolf is seen smiling moments later. Officers expelled the rioters in the Tunnel, including Nolf, at approximately 4:21 p.m.

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sentencing hearing for Feb. 21, 2024

• Colorado Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Colorado man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Avery MacCracken, 69, of Telluride, Colorado, pleaded guilty to one count of obstructing law enforcement officers during a civil disorder before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon. Judge Leon scheduled a sentencing hearing for Feb. 21, 2024.

According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, MacCracken traveled to Washington, D.C., to protest the certification of the results of the 2020 presidential election. At about 2:00 p.m., MacCracken was part of a large group of people who were in the restricted area on the West Plaza of the Capitol. MacCracken made his way to the front of the crowd and, using both hands, gripped a bike rack that the police were using as a barrier.

At approximately 2:28 p.m., rioters removed some bike racks and attempted to surge past the police line. MacCracken also moved toward the police line with both hands balled into fists. He then observed a police officer in front of him and pushed the officer’s arm away as the officer tried to prevent him from advancing.

MacCracken grabbed a second officer by the arm and by his jacket near the shoulder area. MacCracken then pushed forward through the police line into the restricted areas of the Capitol grounds as numerous other rioters were advancing.

18 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release

• Florida Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Central Florida man was sentenced in the District of Columbia today on four offenses, including one felony, committed during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.

Joshua Christopher Doolin, 25, of Lakeland, Florida, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Carl J. Nichols to 18 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release.

Doolin was found guilty on March 15, 2023, following a bench trial before U.S. District Court Judge Carl J. Nichols of civil disorder, a felony, entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, and theft of government property.

According to the government’s evidence, Doolin traveled with a group of family members and friends to Washington, D.C., to attend a rally at the ellipse. Court documents say that prior to making the trip, Doolin contemplated bringing a semi-automatic rifle but changed his mind at the last minute.

At the rally, Doolin told a friend that, “We are just waiting on word to go to the capital!!!” When his friend responded, “Don’t get killed on your birthday bro,” Doolin texted, “I wouldn’t mind dying with my family storming the capital [sic] on my birthday!”

About two hours later, Doolin did storm the Capitol. With members of his group, he approached the Capitol from the southwest. They crossed the restricted perimeter that the U.S. Capitol Police and U.S. Secret Service had established around the Capitol building and portions of the Capitol grounds. Doolin filmed the group’s approach on his cellphone and narrated as he filmed, observing that it “sounds like the cops are shooting rubber bullets and macing people.” By 1:56 p.m., Doolin’s group was on the south side of the West Plaza, where police had established a line to prevent the mob from advancing further.

Shortly after 2 p.m., Doolin made his way to the front of the mob. Doolin watched and filmed as his friends and other rioters attacked the police line, charging at and slamming into the officers and fighting with officers. Doolin himself was sprayed with chemical spray.

When the police line broke, and the officers fell back, Doolin and his fellow rioters surged forward towards a set of steps leading to the inaugural stage. From there, Doolin celebrated what they had accomplished. As he filmed rioters streaming up the steps, he cheered, “now it’s ours, and we’re taking our Capitol back. We’re taking our Capitol back, baby!”

By approximately 3:45 p.m., Doolin had stolen a U.S. Capitol Police riot shield that he would carry with him for the rest of the day. He filmed a video on the Upper West Terrace of himself holding the stolen shield, proclaiming, “I got a riot shield!”

Half an hour later, Doolin was again on the Lower West Terrace, where he joined the crowd pushing against police in the narrow entranceway known as “The Tunnel” connecting the inaugural stage to the Capitol building itself. There he tried to break the line that was keeping the rioters from entering the Capitol. Doolin used the riot shield to press forward with the mob, lending his force and weight to their efforts.

Doolin left the vicinity of the tunnel shortly before 5:00 p.m., still carrying the stolen riot shield, now with an American flag draped over it.

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12 months in prison, two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution

• Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach

A Massachusetts man was sentenced today in the District of Columbia on felony and misdemeanor offenses for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.

Noah S. Bacon, 30, of Somerville, Massachusetts, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper to 12 months in prison, two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution.

Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol BreachBacon was found guilty by a jury on March 3, 2023, of obstruction of an official proceeding, a felony, and the misdemeanor charges of entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building; entering and remaining in the gallery of either House of Congress; disorderly or disruptive conduct in a Capitol building; and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.

According to the government’s evidence, on Jan. 6, 2021, Bacon was among a mob of rioters illegally on the Capitol grounds. He entered the Capitol Building at approximately 2:15 p.m., through the Senate Wing door, and remained inside for about 50 minutes. While inside the building, Bacon moved through areas including the Crypt, Hall of Columns, Rotunda, the East Rotunda Door vestibule area, the Senate Gallery, and the Senate Chamber, where he sat for approximately 10 minutes.

While in the East Rotunda Door vestibule area, Bacon attempted to keep the breached door open as other rioters streamed inside from the East Front. He also used a “Don’t Tread on Me” flag to cover a security camera before proceeding up the Gallery Stairs and onward toward the Senate Gallery hallway. Bacon was among the initial wave of rioters arriving at the Senate Gallery and watched as rioters prevented United States Capitol Police officers from securing the gallery doors, . As Bacon entered the Senate Chamber balcony, he unlatched the cam bolt on a second door, facilitating entry for others.

Court documents say that Bacon and the other rioters then maneuvered down to the second floor, gaining access to the Senate Chamber, and found a seat in the back of the chamber, where he remained for approximately 10 minutes as rioters freely roamed the chamber rummaging through desks and paperwork. Bacon exited the Capitol building at approximately 3:06 p.m.

Bacon was arrested on June 30, 2021, in Somerville, Massachusetts.

12 months and a day in prison, 12 months of supervised release, $2,000 in restitution, and a $100 special assessment

• Florida Woman Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Florida woman was sentenced on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, on a felony stemming from her actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Her actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Leslie Gray, 57, of St. Cloud, Florida, was sentenced to 12 months and a day in prison, 12 months of supervised release, $2,000 in restitution, and a $100 special assessment by U.S. District Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. Gray pleaded guilty to a felony charge of obstruction of an official proceeding on June 1, 2023.

According to court documents, Gray traveled from her home in Florida to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 4, 2021, to protest Congress’ certification of the Electoral College. After arriving in D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021, Gray went to the U.S. Capitol building and joined the crowd gathered at the premier of the East Front of the building, which was barricaded and patrolled by police officers.

After about an hour of protests, Gray joined the mob in surging forward, advancing past the barricades and up to the steps onto the East Front of the Capitol, ignoring United States Capitol Police (“USCP”) officers ordering the mob to stop. Gray live-streamed Facebook videos of her activity around and inside the Capitol that day and recorded her fellow rioters picking up and removing police bike rack barricades.

Gray chanted and yelled at the officers in the area, stating, “This is our house, m –! This is the ‘peoples’ house,” and called police calling “communists,” “pinky communists,” and “sellouts.” Gray also encouraged other rioters to resist police by yelling, “Push, push, push,” as rioters pushed bike rack barricades against police. As the rioters moved closer to the Capitol, Gray yelled, “We’re taking the house back now, we’re taking the house back!”

Despite orders from the USCP to stop, Gray and other rioters continued to push forward toward the Capitol building. As the crowd surged up the steps, Gray can be heard on her live-stream video, yelling “Stop the steal!” and “Go! Go! Go! Get out of my damn way! Go! Go!” After reaching the top of the steps, Gray declared on her livestream, “This is what you want – this is what you got! We are up to the doors now… we are about to breach Congress.” Gray illegally entered the Capitol at approximately 2:41 p.m. through the Columbus Doors.

Once inside the Capitol, Gray filmed herself inside the Rotunda, where she stated: “I am in Congress. This is our house. This is our house! We’ve taken it. We’ve taken it. This is our house.” Gray declared, “We have breached the halls of Congress.” While inside the Capitol, Gray repeatedly yelled “traitor” toward police officers before walking toward them. With alarms blaring audibly, Gray physically forced her way past police officers who were attempting to stop her from entering a corridor. As she pushed past officers, Gray yelled, “step aside! I am going in… this is our house… I am coming in. Damn right, I am coming in.”

Gray was then ordered by an officer to exit the Capitol building but refused, stating: “I am not going out. This is the people’s house. I am not going out.” The officer then forcibly removed Gray from the building at approximately 3:00 p.m. After finally exiting the Capitol, Gray recorded yet another livestream video on the Capitol steps, where she stated: “We stormed the Capitol today… This revolution that in earnest began today. We will take back our country from the communists…American patriots stormed the Capitol today. I am an American patriot. I stormed the Capitol today.”

Gray was arrested on June 15, 2022, in Florida.

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• Georgia Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Georgia man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Jacob Davis, 31, of Adairsville, Georgia, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with felony offenses of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers with deadly or dangerous weapon and obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder. In addition to the felonies, Davis is charged with misdemeanor offenses of disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, act of physical violence in the Capitol grounds or buildings.

Davis was arrested on Oct. 17, 2023, in Adairsville, GA, and made his initial appearance in the District of Columbia today.

41 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release

• Oregon Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

An Oregon man was sentenced today on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Richard L. Harris, 43, of Happy Valley, Oregon, was sentenced to 41 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols. Harris was convicted of five felonies and six misdemeanor offenses following a bench trial before Judge Nichols on June 14, 2023.

According to court documents, Harris traveled from his home in Oregon to Washington, D.C., to attend the Stop the Steal rally on Jan. 6, 2021. After attending the rally, Harris marched toward the U.S. Capitol with other protestors and made his way to the northwest lawn. Here, Harris came face to face with police officers, many wearing riot gear, who were attempting to prevent rioters from progressing further onto the restricted grounds and entering the building.

Around this time, Harris, in a selfie video, proudly proclaimed, “They tear gassed us. Front f— line baby. We’re storming the Capitol.” On the northwest lawn, Harris also heard loud flash bangs, and he egged on other rioters, waving them forward, closer to the Capitol building, at least ten times. While on the northwest front of the Capitol, Harris witnessed fellow rioters breach a police line at the top of the northwest stairs. In response, he cheered and marched toward that location. He then advanced up the staircase and crossed the courtyard to the Senate Wing Door. At 2:14 p.m., less than two minutes after the first breach of the Capitol building at the same location, Harris entered the Capitol. When Harris entered the building, he celebrated again.

After entering the Capitol, Harris marched to the Crypt, where he encountered a line of police officers and a group of rioters engaged in a standoff. Harris, now at the front of the group of rioters, and the others then overwhelmed the police lines and physically pushed the officers backward. During the trial, one officer testified, “I found it difficult to breathe. I had no control over my extremities. I was unable to put protective covering over my firearm. I was completely at the mercy of this crowd and their surge and attempts to push past us.”

Harris then followed a United States Capitol Police officer into a hallway around the corner from the Crypt. He led a group of rioters in shouting at the officer and, at times, pointing in the officer’s face, yelling, “Stand down. You’re outnumbered. There’s a f— million of us out there. And we are listening to Trump – your boss.”

While in the Capitol, Harris climbed on at least five different statues, including a statue of President Gerald R. Ford in which Harris placed his own blue camouflage “MAGA” hat on the statue’s head.

Harris also threatened former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, former Vice President Mike Pence, and a journalist while inside the Capitol. In the Rotunda, Harris picked up a landline used and owned by U.S. Capitol Police. Into the phone, Harris yelled: “Can I speak to Pelosi? Yeah, we’re coming, b—. Oh, Mike Pence? We’re coming for you, too, f— traitor.” Shortly after making these threats, Harris left the Rotunda and headed to an area near the Old Senate Chamber, still on the second floor of the Capitol. Harris passed an atrium with an opening to the first floor, where he overheard another rioter criticizing a journalist. Harris responded, “Let’s throw him over, throw him over.”

Upon returning to the Rotunda, Harris encountered yet another line of police officers. Once again, he found himself on the front line, this time, face to face with a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) lieutenant. He then grabbed the lieutenant’s riot baton and yanked it several times. Court documents say that Harris pulled with such force that he dragged the MPD lieutenant forward several feet into the mob of rioters.

From there, Harris and the other rioters in the Rotunda were corralled into the East Foyer. Harris remained in the East Foyer for another 16 minutes and did not leave until he was forced to by police officers at approximately 3:36 p.m. As he exited the East Rotunda Doors, Harris took a selfie-style video, in which he exclaimed, “Front line baby” as dozens of officers stood behind him.

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• Kentucky Man Found Guilty of Using Pepper Spray to Assault Law Enforcement and Other Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

sentence Easterday on April 1, 2024.

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• Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

sentencing for Feb. 23, 2024.

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• Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Assault of a Police Officer and Obstructing During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

sentencing for Feb. 16, 2024.

Maybe 5 years in prison

• Florida man charged with making threats against Jewish organization

A Florida man has been charged with calling a Jewish organization and threatening to kill Jewish people, according to court documents unsealed by the Justice Department on Wednesday night.

Deep Alpesh Kumar Patel, a 21-year-old from Sarasota, Florida, allegedly called the World Jewish Congress in New York City and left a threatening voicemail, authorities said in a release.

"If I had a chance, I would kill every single one of you Israelis," Patel is alleged to have said in an expletive-filled tirade, according to the Justice Department. "Every single one of you! Cause mass genocide of every single Israeli."

When police officers interviewed Patel at his home, they say he confirmed that he made the call but denied threatening anyone.

"When the officers asked Patel to describe the content of the telephone calls, he explained that he had called Jewish centers to express his family's anger with Israel for the genocide of the Palestinian people. Patel stated that he did not intend to scare or threaten anyone, but that he wanted to use the harshest language possible to convey his anger," the complaint filed by the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida read.

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45 days in prison, followed by two months of home incarceration

• District of Columbia | Kentucky Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During

A Kentucky man was sentenced today on a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Kurt Peterson, 67, of Hodgenville, Kentucky, was sentenced to 45 days in prison, followed by two months of home incarceration by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols. Peterson pleaded guilty to a felony offense of engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds using or carrying a dangerous or deadly weapon on Sept. 21, 2022.

According to court documents, Davis traveled from his home in Kentucky to Washington, D.C., to attend the rally near the Ellipse and illegally entered the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021.

Peterson illegally entered the Capitol grounds, along with a crowd, and stood near a line of law enforcement officers outside of the Capitol building. Peterson was then sprayed with a chemical spray. He then approached the Capitol building carrying a pointed wooden stick, which he used to shatter the left pane of an exterior window and further broke the glass with his fist. The right pane had already been broken. While smashing the window, Peterson shouted, “This is our house! Let us in! Our house!”

At approximately 2:42 p.m., Peterson walked through the building of the Capitol known as the Speaker’s Lobby. He was present as other rioters shouted and banged on the door of the Speaker’s Lobby and was in view of the rioters when they broke the door of the Speaker’s Lobby. He remained in the general area of the Capitol until law enforcement arrived and forced the crowd out at approximately 2:56 p.m.

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two months in prison and six months of supervised release

• New Jersey Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A New Jersey man was sentenced today on a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Larry Fife Giberson, 22, of Manahawkin, New Jersey, was sentenced today to two months in prison and six months of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols. Giberson pleaded guilty to one count of civil disorder on July 31, 2023.

According to court documents, on the morning of Jan. 6, 2021, Giberson and his mother drove from New Jersey to Washington, D.C., to attend the “Stop the Steal” rally at the Ellipse and afterward headed to the Capitol building. Giberson, a Princeton University student, and New Jersey native, attended the rally after seeing the former President’s social media post calling for a protest in Washington, D.C., on January 6th. After arriving at the Capitol grounds, Giberson and his mother made their way to the West Front of the grounds and witnessed the police line in this area break. Together, they walked up a temporary staircase leading to the Inauguration Stage.

Giberson then separated from his mother and made his way to the Lower West Terrace Tunnel. As Giberson moved toward the Tunnel, rioters outside were taking stolen police shields and passing them to other rioters positioned further inside the Tunnel at the front of the police line. At about 3:08 p.m., Giberson entered the Tunnel and made his way towards the police line. As he reached the front of the line of rioters in the Tunnel, Giberson and other rioters attempted to create a wall of stolen police shields against the line of police officers. At one point, Giberson turned to the rioters behind him and appeared to yell, “Another shield! Another shield!” Immediately thereafter, Giberson and his fellow rioters attempted to pull a shield away from the front line of police officers.

Giberson remained standing near the front for nearly two more minutes before retreating to the mouth of the Tunnel. At 3:15 p.m., as the crowd began to surge forward, Giberson began ushering other rioters into the Tunnel and towards the front of the police line. Court documents say that Giberson pushed at least ten other rioters into the Tunnel. After urging others forward, Giberson then returned inside the Tunnel, where he participated in coordinated pushing against the police. Giberson then left the Tunnel at 3:18 p.m.

According to court documents, after participating in a collective assault against law enforcement officers, observing the viciousness of the fighting inside the Tunnel, and witnessing the assault of a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer, Giberson did not leave the Capitol grounds. Instead, he remained outside the Tunnel for at least 40 more minutes. Court documents say that as a particularly violent individual was using a pole to stab at the line of police, Giberson attempted to start a chant, yelling “drag them out!” at least three times. The FBI arrested Giberson on March 14, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

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sentenced to two months in prison, followed by six months of home detention, and 24 months of supervised release

• Virginia Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Virginia man, a self-proclaimed member of the Proud Boys, was sentenced today on a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

James Russel Davis, 47, of King George, Va., was sentenced to two months in prison, followed by six months of home detention, and 24 months of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly. Davis pleaded guilty to a felony offense of civil disorder on June 15, 2023.

According to court documents, on Jan. 5, 2021, Davis traveled from his home in Virginia to Washington, D.C., to attend the “Stop the Steal” rally and protest Congress’ certification of the Electoral College. Court records state that Davis, a self-proclaimed member of the Virginia chapter of the Proud Boys, communicated with other Proud Boys members via Telegram, an encrypted messaging system, about the upcoming protest. For example, on Jan. 4, 2021, Davis wrote:

“Bad Ass PRESIDENT TRUMP! 1776 REVOLUTION! GENTLEMEN, I Think PRESIDENT TRUMP just gave every PATRIOT and PROUD BOY the GREEN LIGHT! Time to UNLEASH HELL! POYB! UHURU!”

Court records say that on Jan. 5, 2021, Davis stayed overnight at a campground with other members of the Proud Boys, and on the morning of January 6, traveled to the National Mall near the area of the rally and then marched with members of the Proud Boys to the Capitol.

According to court documents, at 2:35 p.m. Davis was at the front of the crowd of rioters who attempted to breach the defensive perimeter guarding the staircase to the lower west terrace and personally engaged with at least three different officers while attempting to breach the police line, all while carrying a long wooden stick in one hand.

In one encounter with law enforcement, court documents say that Davis first pushed against a police officer’s riot shield with his left hand, which was holding the stick. Davis next moved towards an officer without a shield, who was forced to push him away using a baton. Court documents state that Davis, rather than retreating, pushed back against the baton and put his right hand on the officer’s shoulder. Throughout the confrontation with the first two officers, Davis, who had once served less than two years in the U.S. Marine Corps, repeatedly yelled in the officers’ faces that he was a military police officer and had fought for his country.

At about 2:36 pm, court records say that Davis went up to a third officer, experienced a medical issue, and then collapsed. Davis was pulled away from the police line by other rioters while law enforcement officers were forced to retreat up the staircase to the lower west terrace. Later in the day, Davis sent a long message via Telegram describing his conduct, which read in part:

“I did hit a few cops on the head with the BIG STICK, but unfortunately lost that beautiful weapon. We pushed forward and pushed the Capitol Police up their Emergency Staircase. I was moving forward up the stairs when someone fell and like dominoes, I ended up falling on the concrete, hitting my head which knocked me out … What I do finally remember about the Assault on the Capitol, I was on the front of the line, I kept pointing to my MARINE CORPS cover and patch saying I f— FOUGHT IN IRAQ FOR AMERICA and FREEDOM; WHAT THE f— ARE YOU DOING? LET US IN OUR CAPITOL! THIS IS OUR HOUSE!”

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six months in prison

• Texas Man Sentenced for Felony Conviction For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Texas man was sentenced today for a felony conviction for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the presidential election.

Geoffrey Shough, 38, of Austin, Texas, was sentenced to six months in prison for interfering with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder. Shough pleaded guilty on August 16, 2022. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Court Judge Dabney L. Friedrich ordered 12 months of supervised release, and restitution of $2,000.

According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, Shough attended a rally near the Ellipse and then marched with others to the U.S. Capitol. By approximately 1:50 p.m., he was with a crowd of rioters illegally on the West Lawn of the Capitol grounds. He was wearing a jacket over a body armor vest. Shough carried and waved a large Texas flag and cheered as other rioters attacked and then overwhelmed law enforcement officers nearby on the Northwest steps. Shough then moved to a courtyard outside the Senate Wing Door. Shough was among the first individuals in the crowd that overwhelmed officers during the breach of the Senate Wing Door at approximately 2:48 p.m.

After the rioters overwhelmed the officers, Shough engaged in a very animated conversation with one or more of the officers. During his plea hearing, he acknowledged telling the officers that they “should go home.” He traveled through the Crypt, past the House Wing Door, and through the Hall of Columns before finally exiting the Capitol at approximately 3:03 p.m.

Shough was arrested on March 1, 2022, in Austin.

This case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section. Valuable assistance was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.

The case is being investigated by the FBI San Antonio Central Texas Joint Terrorism Task Force. Valuable assistance was provided by the FBI’s Washington Field Office, which identified Shough as #256 on its seeking information photos, as well as the Metropolitan Police Department, and the U.S. Capitol Police.

In the 26 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,000 individuals have been arrested in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including more than 320 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. The investigation remains ongoing.

Federico Klein, 45, of Falls Church, Virginia, was sentenced to 70 months in prison and 24 months of supervised release and ordered to pay $5,000 in fines and restitution.

Steven Cappuccio, 53, of Universal City, Texas, was sentenced to 85 months in prison and 24 months of supervised release.

• Two Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement in Lower West Terrace Tunnel and Other Charges During Jan 6. Capitol Breach

Two men were sentenced today on multiple felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement officers, related to their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Federico Klein, 45, of Falls Church, Virginia, was sentenced to 70 months in prison and 24 months of supervised release and ordered to pay $5,000 in fines and restitution. Steven Cappuccio, 53, of Universal City, Texas, was sentenced to 85 months in prison and 24 months of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden sentenced both men.

Klein was convicted of eight felonies and Cappuccio was convicted of six felonies on July 20, 2023, related to their conduct on Jan. 6, 2021, following a bench trial before Judge McFadden.

According to court documents, Klein, a former Marine and State Department appointee, and Cappuccio were among the group of rioters who illegally entered the U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021. Klein and Cappuccio separately made their way to the Lower West Terrace Tunnel entrance of the Capitol building, where some of the most violent assaults on law enforcement officers occurred on January 6th. Rioters at the Tunnel battled officers for hours as they attempted to storm the Capitol building.

Court documents state that Klein entered the Tunnel at approximately 2:43 p.m. and began to yell at law enforcement officers, ignored commands to leave, and attempted to grab a police officer's riot shield. Klein then used both of his arms and body to forcibly push against police. As police attempted to close a door to the Tunnel, Klein used a stolen police riot shield as a wedge to thwart police from closing the door.

Meanwhile, at approximately 3:06 p.m., Cappuccio approached the entrance to the Tunnel, recording video on his cell phone of the scene outside the Capitol. Cappuccio entered the Tunnel and immediately joined the push against the police line. A short while later, Cappuccio and Klein joined with other rioters in a concerted "heave-ho" push against police. During the "heave-ho" push, a police officer became pinned between the metal doors in the Tunnel and a shield held by a rioter. Cappuccio saw this, then forcefully yanked the gas mask away from the pinned officer's face in hard, quick movements, causing the officer's head and neck to be yanked violently in various directions.

As he viciously ripped off the officer's gas mask, Cappuccio appeared to say, "How do you like me now, f—er?!" Cappuccio then took the officer's riot baton out of his hands and used the baton to strike the officer in the face. Cappuccio later exited the Tunnel, looked to the crowd, and pumped his fist into the air victoriously.

As Cappuccio left the Tunnel, court records say that Klein remained. Klein then participated in another "heave-ho" push against the police and actively resisted the police officers' efforts to move him out of the Tunnel by aggressively pushing a stolen riot shield against the police line and using the weight of his body to press forward. Klein was finally pushed out of the Tunnel at approximately 3:19 p.m. and remained near the front of the mob until approximately 4:10 p.m., constantly pushing into the police line using a stolen riot shield.

Trump appointee sentenced to almost 6 years in Jan. 6 case

• 34 Months Since the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol

As of October 14, 2022, the approximate losses suffered as a result of the siege at the Capitol totaled $2,881,360.20.

Arrests made: More than 1,202 defendants have been charged in nearly all 50 states and the District of Columbia. (This includes those charged in both District and Superior Court).

Criminal charges:

• Approximately 418 defendants have been charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers or employees, including approximately 117 individuals who have been charged with using a deadly or dangerous weapon or causing serious bodily injury to an officer.

• Approximately 140 police officers were assaulted on Jan. 6 at the Capitol, including about 80 from the U.S. Capitol Police and about 60 from the Metropolitan Police Department.

• Approximately 11 individuals have been arrested on a series of charges that relate to assaulting a member of the media, or destroying their equipment, on Jan. 6.
• Approximately 1,106 defendants have been charged with entering or remaining in a restricted federal building or grounds. Of those, 113 defendants have been charged with entering a restricted area with a dangerous or deadly weapon.
• Approximately 69 defendants have been charged with destruction of government property, and approximately 54 defendants have been charged with theft of government property.
• More than 317 defendants have been charged with corruptly obstructing, influencing, or impeding an official proceeding, or attempting to do so.
• Approximately 42 defendants have been charged with conspiracy, either: (a) conspiracy to obstruct a congressional proceeding, (b) conspiracy to obstruct law enforcement during a civil disorder, (c) conspiracy to injure an officer, or (d) some combination of the three.

Pleas:

• Approximately 683 individuals have pleaded guilty to a variety of federal charges, many of whom faced or will face incarceration at sentencing.

• Approximately 201 have pleaded guilty to felonies. Another 482 have pleaded guilty to misdemeanors.
• A total of 86 of those who have pleaded guilty to felonies have pleaded to federal charges of assaulting law enforcement officers. Approximately 41 additional defendants have pleaded guilty to feloniously obstructing, impeding, or interfering with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder. Of these 127 defendants, 106 have now been sentenced to prison terms of up to 151 months.
• Four of those who have pleaded guilty to felonies have pleaded guilty to the federal charge of seditious conspiracy.

Trials:

• 127 individuals have been found guilty at contested trials, including 3 who were found guilty in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Another 32 individuals have been convicted following an agreed-upon set of facts. 67 of these 159 defendants were found guilty of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and/or obstructing officers during a civil disorder, which are felony offenses, including one who has been sentenced to more than 14 years in prison.

Sentencings:

• Approximately 708 federal defendants have had their cases adjudicated and received sentences for their criminal activity on Jan. 6. Approximately 428 have been sentenced to periods of incarceration. Approximately 134 defendants have been sentenced to a period of home detention, including approximately 20 who also were sentenced to a period of incarceration.

Public Assistance:

• Citizens from around the country have provided invaluable assistance in identifying individuals in connection with the Jan. 6 attack. The FBI continues to seek the public’s help in identifying individuals believed to have committed violent acts on Capitol grounds. Those photos can be found at fbi.gov/capitolviolence
• Additionally, the FBI currently has 13 videos of suspects wanted for violent assaults on federal officers and (ONE) video of (TWO) suspects wanted for assaults on members of the media on January 6^th and is seeking the public’s help to identify them.

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sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison and 36 months of supervised release

• District of Columbia | Ohio Man Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During

An Ohio man was sentenced today on a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Michael Scott Lockwood, 32, of Warren, Ohio, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison and 36 months of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Randolph D. Moss. Lockwood pleaded guilty to a felony offense of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers on July 24, 2023.

According to court documents, Lockwood traveled from his home in Ohio to Washington, D.C., to attend the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021. After the rally, Lockwood walked toward the U.S. Capitol building and eventually made his way to the northwest riser that formed part of the Inaugural amphitheater. At about 3:47 p.m., Lockwood sent a Facebook message to another user, stating, “Im [sic] on top of the capitol, bro.” Lockwood later sent the user another message, including images of himself on the Capitol grounds.

At approximately 4:23 p.m., police officers used gas on the northwest riser near Lockwood, prompting Lockwood to send another Facebook message, stating, “They just tear gassed the f— out of us.” By 4:33 p.m., Lockwood was on top of a raised platform on the northwest riser where a crowd of rioters was standing. At approximately 4:35 p.m., Metropolitan Police Department (“MPD”) police officers began climbing on top of the raised platform where Lockwood and other rioters were standing. MPD officers began clearing the raised platform of the rioters and attempted to move Lockwood off the platform, but he resisted.

At approximately 4:38 p.m., Lockwood put his elbow into an officer. At the same time, another rioter had fallen to the ground near Lockwood and began using a flagpole to strike an MPD officer. The officer attempted to subdue the rioter with a police baton, but Lockwood grabbed the baton and began wrestling with the officer for control. After a brief struggle, Lockwood—still grabbing the police baton—jumped off of the raised platform and ripped the police baton from the officer’s hands. Lockwood, police baton in hand, then disappeared into the mob.

Later that day, at approximately 5:07 p.m., Lockwood sent another Facebook message to a user stating, “Yea bro, I got in a fight with the cops and s—.” The user replied, “And you didn’t get arrested ???” Lockwood replied, “No arrest. I took a baton from them.” On January 9th, Lockwood sent a Facebook message to another user, stating, “Got me a little souvenir from Wednesday.” The message included two images of a police baton.

It’s not jail time, it’s the conviction.

• Jailed lawyer loses law license for Jan. 6 conviction

The Supreme Court of Georgia suspended the law license of a South Georgia attorney following his conviction earlier this year on a felony charge related to his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.

In its opinion, released Tuesday and nearly three years after the riot, the court unanimously rejected the arguments made by criminal defense attorney William McCall Calhoun Jr. that his conviction should not impact his Americus law practice.

The court’s decision upheld the recommendations made by Columbus attorney LaRae Dixon Moore, who was appointed to oversee a hearing in June, that Calhoun lose his license.

Calhoun, 60, was among the first wave of rioters to enter the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and was part of the crowd that pushed past Capitol Police. Video footage, some of it shot by Calhoun himself, shows the crowd shouting and calling out for then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as they moved through the Capitol and up to Pelosi’s office door.

For months prior to the riot, Calhoun had posted violent messages on social media threatening Joe Biden and Democratic Party officials and voters over the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

“We have a communist revolution happening before our very eyes to steal this election,” he wrote in a social media post a day after the presidential election. “Americans get ready to rise up and kill the Democratic communists before they do it to us.”

A U.S. District Court judge found Calhoun guilty of felony obstruction an official proceeding of Congress and four misdemeanors in a one-day bench trial in March. He was sentenced in August to 18 months in federal prison to be followed by two years of supervised probation. According to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, Calhoun is currently serving his sentence at a medium-security facility in Jesup and is scheduled to be released next November.

State Bar of Georgia rules call for attorneys to lose their license if they are convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving “moral turpitude.”

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sentenced to 36 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release

• New York Man Sentenced on Felony Assault Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A New York man was sentenced on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, on a felony assault charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Edward Rodriguez, 31, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was sentenced to 36 months in prison and 36 months of supervised release for assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and inflicting bodily injury. Rodriguez pleaded guilty on Mar. 13, 2023, in the District of Columbia.

According to court documents, on Jan. 6, 2021, Rodriguez deployed bear attack deterrent spray on multiple police officers during the riots outside the U.S. Capitol Building. The assault was captured on video posted to social media. Rodriguez was also seen among a crowd of protesters at the plaza level of the west side of the U.S. Capitol, where he pointed a spray canister at visibly marked law enforcement officers manning a barricade on the plaza and sprayed the officers with a bear attack spray before he retreated into the crowd. Rodriguez also was recorded on video being interviewed on the scene by an independent reporter. In that video, he stated, “Here in America, we fight back. We will never surrender to dictatorship, corruption, communism, or socialism. We the people will never put up with their bullsh-t….”

Additionally, in body-worn camera video from Metropolitan Police Officers (MPD), Rodriguez was recorded as he deployed bear attack spray at MPD officers stationed at the West front barrier of the Capitol grounds. During portions of these videos, Rodriguez wore a red mask, but for brief moments, he pulled the mask down below his face.

• California men linked to Three Percenters convicted in Jan. 6 case

4 California men linked to Three Percenters militia convicted of conspiracy in Jan. 6 case

Four California men linked to the Three Percenters militia movement have been convicted of charges including conspiracy and obstruction for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Erik Scott Warner, 48, of Menifee; Felipe Antonio Martinez, 50, of Lake Elsinore; Derek Kinnison, 42, of Lake Elsinore; and Ronald Mele, 54, of Temecula were found guilty Tuesday after a trial in Washington’s federal court, according to prosecutors.

They were convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding — the joint session of Congress in which lawmakers met to certify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election.

Attorneys for Martinez and Warner declined to comment, and emails seeking comment were sent to an attorney for Mele.

Kinnison’s lawyer, Nicolai Cocis, said that he is disappointed with the verdict and that they are considering all legal options.

“Mr. Kinnison is a patriotic citizen who wanted to show his support for President Trump, who he believed was the rightful winner of the 2020 election. He regrets his involvement in the events of January 6,” Cocis said in an email.

Prosecutors say the men were part of a Three Percenters militia in Southern California. The Three Percenters name refers to the myth that only 3% of Americans fought in the Revolutionary War against the British.

The men were charged in 2021 alongside Alan Hostetter, a former California police chief, right-wing activist and vocal critic of COVID-19 restrictions, who was convicted in July in a separate trial. Another one of their co-defendants, Russell Taylor, pleaded guilty in April to a conspiracy charge.

The four men joined a Telegram chat with Hostetter and Taylor called “The California Patriots — DC Brigade” to coordinate plans for coming to Washington. Taylor posted that he created the group for “fighters” who were expected to bring “weaponry” and body armor with them on Jan. 6, according to prosecutors.

Warner, Martinez, Kinnison and Mele drove cross country together days before the riot. On Jan. 6, Warner entered the Capitol through a broken window. Meanwhile, Martinez, wearing a tactical vest, and Kinnison, wearing a gas mask, joined rioters on the Capitol’s Upper West Terrace, according to the indictment. Mele, also wearing a tactical vest, proclaimed “Storm the Capitol!” in a selfie-style video on the stairs of the building, prosecutors say.

Warner and Kinnison, who were accused of deleting the “DC Brigade” chat from their phones after the riot, were also convicted of tampering with documents or proceedings.

• Election workers report receiving suspicious packages, some containing fentanyl, while processing ballots

Four county elections offices in Washington state were evacuated Wednesday after they received envelopes containing suspicious powders — including two that field-tested positive for fentanyl — while workers were processing ballots from Tuesday's election.

The elections offices were located in King County — home of Seattle — as well as Skagit, Spokane and Pierce counties, the Secretary of State's Office said in an emailed news release. Local, state and federal agents were investigating, and no one was injured, officials said.

A senior U.S. official familiar with the investigation told CBS News on Thursday that roughly a dozen letters were sent to addresses in California, Georgia, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state. This official was unaware of letters being found anywhere else.

The substance found on an unspecified number of the letters — not all of them, just some — included traces of fentanyl, the official said, adding that the substance overall was described as "nonharmful." The substance was identified using preliminary field tests, not more rigorous lab tests at FBI facilities, the official said.

Federal investigators believe the letters are being sent from a location in the Pacific Northwest, but the official could not describe the content of the letters, saying the information would have to come from the FBI.

The FBI is conducting its own lab tests, a separate U.S. official familiar with the investigation confirmed to CBS News on Thursday.

Police detective Robert Onishi of Renton, Washington, confirmed that an envelope received by workers at a King County elections office field-tested positive for fentanyl, while Spokane Police Department spokesperson Julie Humphreys said in a news release that fentanyl was found in an envelope at the Spokane County Elections Office.

The envelope received by the Pierce County elections office in Tacoma contained baking soda, Tacoma police spokesperson William Muse told The Seattle Times.

Similar incidents were reported in other states, with the FBI's Atlanta Bureau saying that it, and other law enforcement partners, had
"responded to multiple incidents involving suspicious letters sent to ballot counting centers nationwide." The office did not say what other states had received such letters, or provide information about where in Georgia the suspicious envelopes had been received.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed Fulton County had been targeted. "Our No. 1 priority is secure elections and protecting the men and women who secure our elections," Raffensperger said in response to the reported threats.

The Department of Justice said it was "aware of the reports" and that the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service were investigating the reports. USPIS declined to comment further.

A message inside the envelope said "something to the effect of stopping the election," Muse said. "There was no candidate that was identified. There was no religious-affiliated group identified. There was no political issue identified. It was just that vague statement."

Voters in Washington state cast their ballots by mail. Tuesday's elections concerned local and county races and measures, including a question on renter protections in Tacoma, a tight mayor's race in Spokane and close city council races in Seattle.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs called the incidents "acts of terrorism to threaten our elections."

"These incidents underscore the critical need for stronger protections for all election workers," he said.

Halei Watkins, communications manager for King County Elections, told The Seattle Times the envelope opened by staffers in Renton on Wednesday morning was not a ballot. By 3 p.m., King County had returned to counting and was planning to meet its original 4 p.m. deadline to post results, but the update would be "significantly smaller" than what is usually posted on the day after an election, Watkins said.

Patrick Bell, a spokesperson for Spokane County Elections, said workers were sent home after the envelope was found mid-morning and no further votes would be counted Wednesday.

The FBI warned that all people should exercise care in handling mail, especially from senders they don't recognize. Toxicology and public health experts have previously told CBS News that just touching or being near fentanyl won't cause an overdose.

The Secretary of State's Office noted that elections officials in two counties — King and Okanogan — received suspicious substances in envelopes during the August primary. In the case of King County, the envelope contained trace amounts of fentanyl, while in Okanogan the substance was determined to be unharmful on testing by the United States Postal Inspection Service.

• Suspicious letters now reported at election offices in five states

Suspicious letters have been reported at election offices this week in Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada and Georgia.

Fentanyl was found in four of the letters, according to a statement from the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, per The Associated Press.

“Law enforcement is working diligently to intercept any additional letters before they are delivered,” the statement said, according to the AP.

On Thursday, the office of Washington’s secretary of state confirmed envelopes with “unknown powdery substances” were received in elections offices in four counties. The offices in King, Pierce, Spokane and Skagit counties were evacuated, according to a press release.

“The safety of staff and observers is paramount as elections workers across the state open envelopes and count each voter’s ballot,” Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said in the release. “These incidents underscore the critical need for stronger protections for all election workers. Democracy rests upon free and fair elections. These incidents are acts of terrorism to threaten our elections.”

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger also confirmed that there was an envelope headed toward Fulton County that was tested and found to have fentanyl.

“This is domestic terrorism, and it needs to be condemned by anyone that holds elected office and anyone that wants to hold elective office, anywhere in America,” Raffensperger said in a press conference.

Devon Ashbridge, a public information officer for Lane County, Ore., said staff in an elections office in the county “received a piece of suspicious mail” Wednesday. Ashbridge said they reported it to local law enforcement and the elections office was closed for the rest of the day.

“It’s certainly a somber mood today, but we’re very grateful that the people who came into contact with that piece of mail, haven’t reported any symptoms or medical issues,” Ashbridge told The Hill Thursday. “So, we’re grateful that everyone is safe, but it’s certainly a chilling reality to come back to work knowing that someone out there, at minimum wanted to terrorize you, and potentially wanted to cause you harm.”

The United States Postal Service was able to intercept suspicious envelopes headed to elections facilities in Los Angeles and Sacramento, according to the AP.

In a statement sent to The Hill, the FBI said it “along with our law enforcement partners, responded to multiple incidents involving suspicious letters sent to ballot counting centers in several states.”

“As these are ongoing matters, we do not have any further comment, but the public can be assured that law enforcement will continue to keep the public’s safety as its top priority,” the emailed statement continued. “The FBI would also like to remind everyone to exercise care in handling mail, especially from unrecognized senders. If you see something suspicious, please contact law enforcement immediately.”

charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years and 30 years, respectively, in prison

• David DePape found guilty in federal trial over Paul Pelosi hammer attack

A federal jury has convicted the suspect accused of the violent hammer attack against Paul Pelosi at his and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home last year.

The jury began deliberating Wednesday afternoon before reaching a verdict late Thursday morning, finding David DePape guilty on both federal counts.

Pelosi, 83, suffered a skull fracture after being struck in the head with a hammer during the early morning attack on Oct. 28, 2022, which occurred just days before the midterm elections, police said.

DePape, 43, was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with attempted kidnapping and assault on account of a federal official's performance of official duties. The charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years and 30 years, respectively, in prison. He has pleaded not guilty.

"What this guilty verdict on all counts sends is a clear message that regardless of what your beliefs are, what you cannot do is physically attack a member of Congress or their immediate family for their performance in their job," U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California Ismail Ramsey told reporters. "We look forward to the sentencing phase of this litigation."

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10 months in prison, 12 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $36,238.55 in restitution

• Alabama Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

An Alabama man was sentenced today on a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Kaleb Dillard, 28, of Mountain Brook, Alabama, was sentenced to 10 months in prison, 12 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $36,238.55 in restitution by U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb. Dillard pleaded guilty on July 18, 2023, in the District of Columbia, to assaulting, resisting, or impeding law enforcement officers.

According to court documents, Dillard traveled from his home in Alabama to Washington, D.C., to attend the rally near the Ellipse and illegally entered the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021. Dillard, a former Marine, illegally entered the restricted grounds of the Capitol, heading to the East Front of the Capitol. Dillard went to the front of the crowd at the Rotunda Door, where he used a metal tool to smash a window of the doors.

At around 2:26 p.m., Dillard forced his way past officers attempting to close the Rotunda Door and entered the Capitol building. Dillard then approached a U.S. Capitol Police Officer who was attempting to close the doors and stop rioters from entering. Dillard grabbed the officer’s protective vest from behind and threw the officer backward onto the marble floor.

Dillard then helped more rioters enter the Capitol through the Rotunda Door before approaching a second U.S. Capitol Police Officer who was trying to secure the door from the rioters. Dillard repeatedly shoved the second officer away from the doors so more rioters could enter. Unable to move the officer away from the door, Dillard continued to harass him, sticking his fingers in the officer’s face and at one point screaming, “That’s a poor excuse! ‘I got a job to do.’ Give me a f***ing break!”

At around 2:30 p.m., Dillard walked through the Capitol building into the Rotunda, Statuary Hall, and the Statuary Hall Connector. He remained in the Capitol until approximately 2:51 p.m.

58 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, restitution of $2,000, and a $20,000 fine

• Ohio Man Sentenced on Felony Charges for Assaulting Police Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

An Ohio man was sentenced on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, for assaults on several police officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Kenneth Joseph Owen “Joe” Thomas, 41, of East Liverpool, Ohio, was sentenced in the District of Columbia to 58 months in prison on seven counts that included four separate counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers; obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder; and engaging in disorderly and disruptive conduct on Capitol grounds. A jury found Thomas, also known as “Pi Anon,” guilty on June 1, 2023, in U.S. District Court.

In addition to the prison term, the Honorable Dabney L. Friedrich ordered 36 months of supervised release, restitution of $2,000, and a $20,000 fine.

According to the government’s evidence, Thomas was on the Upper West Terrace at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, standing in front of a line of police officers who were preventing the rioters from advancing further towards the Capitol. When the mob surged forward against the police line, Thomas twice charged the line of police officers, striking and shoving two Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers with his hands. Thomas’ assaults were captured on police body-worn cameras (BWC) and in many open-source videos from the scene.

Then, approximately an hour later, in a different part of the Upper West Terrace, Thomas was captured on MPD BWC footage advancing toward a line of law enforcement and pushing against their shields. At 4:26 p.m., officers began to advance to dispel the crowd of rioters from the steps. Thomas turned toward rioters and ordered them to “hold the line” against advancing officers, repeating this statement fifteen times as he locked arms with the other rioters and pushed against the officers. At 4:28 p.m., as officers worked to clear the Upper West Terrace, Thomas rushed to the head of the line of rioters and twice threw himself into an MPD officer while yelling to the rioters, “hold the f-ing line.” In subsequent interviews, law enforcement officers confirmed the attack and stated Thomas “was one of the first to come in and start hitting [and] pushing officers on the line.”

Thomas was identified from open-source photos and videos.

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It’s not the time, it’s the criminal record that will be remembered

10 days in prison, 24 months of supervised release, and 90 days of home detention

• Minnesota Woman Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Minnesota woman was sentenced today on a felony charge for her actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Her actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Victoria Charity White, 41, of Rochester, Minn., was sentenced to 10 days in prison for interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder. White pleaded guilty on Aug. 17, 2023, in the District of Columbia. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Court Judge John D. Bates ordered 24 months of supervised release, and 90 days of home detention.

According to court documents, White joined the mob that had converged on the Lower West Terrace of the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, following a rally at the Ellipse.

White was seen in open-source video arguing with rioters who were attempting to break the glass doors of an entrance. White then pushed her way toward the tunnel entrance, where a squad of Metropolitan Police (MPD) officers were preventing rioters from entering the building. As the mob chanted, “pull the cops out!” White raised her fist and cheered as the rioters forced a large flagpole into the entryway where the MPD officers stood guard.

White pushed her way closer to the entrance, where she helped to hoist up another rioter who proceeded to assault officers. White was seen pointing and cheering as the rioter swung from the top of the entryway and kicked MPD officers.

At about 4:05 p.m., White made her way to the lower West Terrace entrance. After losing her red cap and black coat in the chaos, she grabbed one of the MPD officers standing on a ledge. Officers pushed White back with their riot shields and fended her off with a baton. White then grabbed one of the shields and blocked the baton with her hand. Minutes later, officers apprehended White, and she was escorted out of the Capitol building.

FBI agents arrested White on March 8, 2021, in Rochester, Minn.