Capitol Breach Investigation Resource Page
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12.16.2022
Iowa Man Found Guilty of All Counts, Including Felony Charges, Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Committed Several Assaults During a 15 Minute Period.
Press Release
12.16.2022
Illinois Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Encouraged and Took Part in Multiple Confrontations.
Press Release
12.6.2022
South Carolina Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Was First Rioter to Open Rotunda Doors, Letting Mob Inside.
Press Release
12.5.2022
New York Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Assisted in Theft of Laptop from Office Suite.
Press Release
12.1.2022
Illinois Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Taking Part in Confrontation With Law Enforcement Officers Outside North Doors of Capitol.
Press Release
12.1.2022
Ohio Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Spraying Chemical Irritant at Officers; Two Others Charged With Misdemeanor Offenses.
Press Release
11.30.2022
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Took Part in Attack on Officers in Lower West Terrace Area.
Press Release
11.29.2022
Two Leaders of Oath Keepers Found Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy and Other Charges Related to U.S. Capitol Breach.
Three Other Defendants Also Found Guilty of Multiple Felonies Following Eight-Week Trial.
Press Release
11.28.2022
Indiana Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Striking Officers With Flagpole; Nephew Charged With Related Misdemeanor Offenses.
Press Release
11.22.2022
Montana Man Sentenced to 38 Months in Prison for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
He and His Brother Were Among First Rioters Inside the Capitol, Entered the Senate Gallery and Senate Chambers.
Press Release
11.22.2022
New York Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Opened Door to Capitol, Directed Rioters Inside.
Press Release
11.21.2022
Pennsylvania Woman Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Illegally Entered Capitol, Pushed Against Officers, Remained Inside for About 70 Minutes.
Press Release
11.18.2022
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on the Appointment of a Special Counsel
Statement of Special Counsel Jack Smith
Appointment of a Special Counsel
2022.11.18_order_5559-2022.pdf
11.18.2022
Alabama Man Found Guilty of Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Was Among First in Mob to Enter Capitol Building.
Press Release
11.16.2022
Illinois Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Impeding Officers in Rotunda.
Press Release
11.16.2022
Texas Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Spent 37 Minutes Inside Capitol Building, Rifled Through Papers on Senators’ Desks.
Press Release
11.15.2022
Maryland Men Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Father and Stepson Accused of Assaulting Officers.
Press Release
11.10.2022
Father and Son Plead Guilty to Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Separately Assaulted Officers in Confrontations Outside Capitol Building.
Press Release
11.10.2022
Pennsylvania Man Found Guilty of Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Admits Striking Officer in Confrontation.
Press Release
11.8.2022
Kansas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Joined in Pushing Against Officers in Confrontations Inside Capitol Building.
Press Release
11.4.2022
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Pushed Police Line, Grabbed Officer’s Riot Shield.
Press Release
11.4.2022
Florida Man Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Assaulting Officer and Throwing Object at Police.
Press Release
11.2.2022
Illinois Proud Boys Member Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Thrust Flagpole Into Police Line, Striking Officer.
Press Release
11.2.2022
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers and Other Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Confronted Officers Outside Capitol Building.
Press Release
11.2.2022
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Carried Flagpole Into Capitol, Joined in Confrontations with Officers.
Press Release
10.27.2022
Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Sprayed Fire Extinguisher at Officers, Illegally Entered Capitol Office, Tore Open a Box, Went Through Papers.
Press Release
10.27.2022
Tennessee Man Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officer During Capitol Breach.
Defendant Attacked MPD Officer Who Was Dragged Into Mob of Rioters.
Press Release
10.27.2022
Texas Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach>
Defendant Accused of Assaulting Law Enforcement Officer.
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10.26.2022
Virginia Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Entering Senator’s Office.
Press Release
10.24.2022
Delaware Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant and His Father Illegally Entered Capitol.
Press Release
10.21.2022
Stephen K. Bannon Sentenced to Four Months in Prison on Two Counts of Contempt of Congress.
Jury Found He Failed to Comply With House Subpoena From Select Committee Investigating Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Press Release
10.21.2022
Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Joined Confrontation With Officers at Lower West Terrace.
Press Release
10.21.2022
Indiana Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison For Carrying a Gun and Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Firearm Was Loaded with Shotgun Shells and Hollow-Point Bullets.
Press Release
10.21.2022
Memphis Area Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison on Charges Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Entered Capitol Through Fire Door, Remained 22 Minutes.
Press Release
10.21.202
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 34 Months in Prison for Attacks on Media and Law Enforcement Officers During Capitol Breach.
Defendant Used Stun Gun Against Officers, Accosted Photographer.
Press Release
10.20.2022
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Used Chemical Irritant Against Officers, Also Used a Baseball Bat to Shatter a Window.
Press Release
10.20.2022
Two Men from State of Washington Arrested on Federal Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Both Accused of Illegally Entering Capitol Building, One Charged With Assaulting Police Officers.
Press Release
10.19.2022
California Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Went to Senate Dais, Occupied Vice President’s Seat.
Press Release
10.19.2022
Utah Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Charging at Police Line, Attacking Officers.
Press Release
10.14.2022
New Jersey Proud Boys Leader Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Joined Confrontation on Lower West Terrace.
Press Release
10.14.2022
New Jersey Woman Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Encouraged Mob in Confrontations With Officers.
Press Release
10.14.2022
Texas Woman and North Carolina Man Found Guilty of Failing to Leave Capitol Grounds Following Jan. 6 Breach.
Both Shouted Insults at Officers Attempting to Secure Area.
Press Release
10.13.2022
Philadelphia Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Illegally Entered Building, Carrying Flag.
Press Release
10.12.2022
Two Men Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Father and Stepson, from State of Washington, Accused of Attacking Officers in Lower West Terrace Area.
Press Release
10.6.2022
Former Leader of Proud Boys Pleads Guilty To Seditious Conspiracy for Efforts to Stop Transfer of Power Following 2020 Presidential Election.
Defendant Also Pleads Guilty to Firearms Charge Stemming from Search of Home This Year.
Press Release
Jeremy Bertino Plea Agreement
10.5.2022
Alabama Man Found Guilty of Charges Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Was Inside Capitol for About 15 Minutes.
Press Release
10.5.2022
Ohio Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Church Pastor is Accused of Pushing Against Police Barricades.
Press Release
10.3.2022
Three People Plead Guilty to Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Entered Senate Chamber, Looked Through Senators’ Desks.
Press Release
9.30.2022
Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Admits Advance Planning to Interfere With Peaceful Transition of Power, Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers.
Press Release
9.30.2022
Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Using a Bike Rack to Intentionally Trip Officer.
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9.30.2022
Texas Woman Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail After Jury Verdict Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Was Physically Removed from Capitol Grounds.
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9.28.2022
Texas Man Sentenced to 52 Months in Prison For Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Fought Police Officers in Multiple Confrontations.
Press Release
9.28.2022
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Joined in Attack on Officers in Lower West Terrace Area, Dragged Officer Into the Mob.
Press Release
9.27.2022
Iowa Man Sentenced to 86 Months in Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol BreachDefendant Joined in Attack on.
MPD Officer Who Was Dragged Into Mob of Rioters.
Press Release
9.27.2022
Maine Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Assaulted Multiple Law Enforcement Officers, Including by Throwing a Spear and Pulling on One’s Body Armor, Causing Career-Altering Shoulder Injury.
Press Release
9.27.2022
Florida Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Moved Throughout Capitol Building, Including Outside the House Chamber.
Press Release
9.26.2022
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers With a Dangerous Weapon During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Sprayed Chemical Irritant at Officers.
Press Release
9.23.2022
Iowa Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Was Armed With Knife, Joined in Chase of Officer to Just Outside Senate Chamber.
Press Release
9.23.2022
Two Pennsylvania Men Sentenced to 41-Month Prison Terms for Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Participated in Pushing Large Metal Sign Frame Into Officers Attempting to Secure the Capitol Grounds.
Press Release
9.23.2022
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers With a Dangerous Weapon During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Threw Fire Extinguisher, Hitting Three Officers.
Press Release
9.23.2022
Colorado Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Fought Over Police Barricade, Pushed Metal Sign Into Defensive Line Formed by Law Enforcement.
Press Release
9.22.2022
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant, an Army Reservist, Used Tactical Hand Signals and Commands as He and Other Rioters Entered the Building.
Press Release
9.21.2022
California Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Entered Senate Gallery, Took Selfies.
Press Release
9.20.2022
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Joined Crowd Pushing Against Officers in Rotunda Area.
Press Release
9.16.2022
Michigan Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison For Actions Related to Capitol Breach..............Defendant Was Among First in Mob to Enter Building, Resisted Law Enforcement Officers in the Rotunda.
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9.15.2022
New Jersey Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Charging at Officer, Pushing and Grabbing Him.
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9.14.2022
Nevada Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Threw Objects at Officers, Using Makeshift Weapons, And Damaged Exterior Window.
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9.13.2022
Three Men Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breach>.
Defendants Joined in Assaults on Officers at Lower West Terrace.
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9.13.2022
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Knocked One Officer to Ground, Used Baton to Strike Others.
Press Release
9.7.2022
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Knocked One Officer to Ground, Used Baton to Strike Others.
Press Release
9.6.2022
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Threw Object at Officers in One Incident, Poured Bucket Filled With Liquid on Officers in Second Confrontation.
Press Release
9.2.2022
Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Encouraged and Took Part in Multiple Confrontations.
Press Release
9.1.2022
Retired NYPD Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Assaulted Law Enforcement Officer With Flagpole, Tackled Him, and Tried to Remove Officer’s Helmet and Gas Mask.
Press Release
9.1.2022
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers With a Dangerous Weapon During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Sprayed Officers With a Chemical Substance.
Press Release
8.29.2022
District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 55 Months in Prison for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Encountered Senate Minority Leader While Illegally Inside Building
Press Release
8.26.2022
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Assaulting Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Repeatedly Struck Officer With Flagpole.
Press Release
8.25.2022
Two Brothers from Montana Plead Guilty to Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Were Among First Rioters Inside the Capitol, Entered the Senate Gallery and Senate Chambers.
Press Release
8.25.2022
Ohio Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Shoving Large Metal Sign Into Officers.
Press Release
8.24.2022
Five Florida Men Arrested on Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Were Allegedly Affiliated With a Militia Group, Were Among Rioters on Lower West Terrace.
Press Release
8.24.2022
Alabama Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers.
Press Release
8.23.2022
Florida Man Found Guilty of Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Damaged Government Property Inside the Capitol, Later Disabled and Hid Cellphone He Used That Day.
Press Release
8.23.2022
New York Man Found Guilty of Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Entered Senate Chamber, Paged Through Notebook, Took Out Papers on Senator’s Desk.
Press Release
8.23.2022
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Made His Way to Halls Outside House Chambers.
Press Release
8.23.2022
Alabama Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Making Physical Contact With Two Officers.
Press Release
8.23.2022
Three Men Found Guilty of Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Clashed With Officers on Lower West Terrace; One Stole Police Riot Shield, Another Stole Police Baton.
Press Release
8.19.2022
California Man Found Guilty by Jury of Charges Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Posted Photo of Himself Inside Senate Parliamentarian’s Office.
Press Release
8.16.2022
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Was in Crowd That Overwhelmed Officers Trying to Secure the Senate Wing Door.
Press Release
8.10.2022
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Police Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Used Chemical Spray Against Officers.
Press Release
8.3.2022
Missouri Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Carrying Gun to Capitol Grounds.
Press Release
8.2.2022
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Joined Fight at Barriers, Walked Through Rotunda.
Press Release
8.1.2022
Texas Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison For Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Carried Loaded Gun Onto Capitol Grounds, Led Charge Against Law Enforcement, Later Sought to Obstruct Justice.
Press Release
7.28.2022
Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Confronted Officers, Disregarded Commands to Leave.
Press Release
7.26.2022
Ohio Woman Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Illegally Entered Senate Chamber.
Press Release
7.25.2022
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Attacks on Media and Law Enforcement Officers During Capitol Breach.
Defendant Used Stun Gun Against Officers, Accosted Photographer.
Press Release
7.22.2022
Stephen K. Bannon Found Guilty by Jury of Two Counts of Contempt of Congress.
Jury Finds He Failed to Comply With House Subpoena From Select Committee Investigating Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Press Release
7.21.2022
Memphis Area Man Found Guilty by Jury of Charges Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Entered Capitol Through Fire Door, Remained 22 Minutes.
Press Release
7.18.2022
Texas Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Spraying Chemical Irritant at Officers.
Press Release
7.15.2022
Two Men Sentenced to 44 Months in Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Sprayed Police Officers With Chemical Agent.
Press Release
7.12.2022
Maryland Man Found Guilty of Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Broke Windowpanes Next to Senate Door, Was Among First Rioters Inside Capitol Building.
Press Release
7.8.2022
"U.S. prosecutors leveled new accusations Friday against the leader of the Oath Keepers and alleged members who have been charged with seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, saying one co-conspirator came to Washington with explosives and detailing allegations that a co-defendant kept a “death list” with the name of a Georgia election official." The Washington Post 7/9/2022
"Elmer Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs, Kenneth Harrelson, Jessica Watkins, Roberto Minuta, Joseph Hackett, David Moerschel, Thomas Caldwell, and Edward Vallejo (collectively, “the defendants”) have been charged by indictment for their participation in a plot to use force to oppose the authority of the Government of the United States and to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of specific laws and provisions of the Constitution of the United States governing the transfer of presidential power."
Court Papers / Politico
7.8.2022
Colorado Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Taking Part in Confrontations With Officers.
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7.8.2022
West Virginia Man Arrested for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Repeatedly Throwing Hard Object at North Door.
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6.30.2022
Michigan Man Arrested for Actions on Lower West Terrace During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Taking Part in Violence on Lower West Terrace.
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6.30.2022
South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Was First Rioter to Open Rotunda Doors, Letting Mob Inside.
Press Release
Tenney Plea Agreement
6.29.2022
Rhode Island Man Arrested for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Took Part in Confrontation With Law Enforcement Officers on the Lower West Terrace.
Press Release
6.27.2022
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Three Felony Charges For Actions in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Used Chemical Spray Against Law Enforcement Officers.
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6..27.2022
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Three Felony Charges For Actions in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Used Chemical Spray Against Law Enforcement Officers.
Press Release
6.27.2022
Nevada Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Admits Advance Planning for Interfering with Peaceful Transition of Power, Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers.
Press Release
6.27.2022
Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Swung Open Hand at Police Officer.
Press Release
6.24.2022
Member of Oath Keepers Indicted for Conspiracy and Other Offenses Related to U.S. Capitol Breach.
Defendant Allegedly Helped Lead Operations Leading Up to Jan. 6.
Greene et al Indictment
Press Release
6.23.2022
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Participated in Pushing Large Metal Sign Frame Into Officers Attempting to Secure the Capitol Grounds.
Press Release
6.17.2022
Florida Man Found Guilty of Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Crawled Into Building Through Broken Window.
Press Release
6.17.2022
Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Carrying a Gun and Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Firearm Was Loaded with Shotgun Shells and Hollow-Point Bullets.
Press Release
6.15.2022
Delaware Men Found Guilty of Charges For Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Father and Son Illegally Entered Capitol and Obstructed the Electoral College Certification.
Press Release
6.15.2022
Three Florida Residents Arrested on Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Two Defendants Charged With Felony Offenses.
Press Release
6.10.2022
Texas Man Sentenced to One Year and One Day in Prison for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Made Physical Contact With Law Enforcement Officers.
Press Release
6.8.2022
17 Months Since the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol Update.
6.7.2022
Texas Men Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Two Brothers Accused of Hurling Flagpole, Large Object at Officers.
"According to court documents, the Jacksons were among rioters illegally on the grounds of the Capitol on Jan. 6. At approximately 5 p.m. that day, they assaulted a line of law enforcement officers outside of the tunnel area of the Lower West Terrace. Brian Jackson hurled a flagpole at officers. Adam Jackson hurled a large red or orange object at officers and then charged at the line of officers with what appeared to be a U.S. Capitol Police riot shield."
Press Release
6.6.2022
Leader of Proud Boys and Four Other Members Indicted in Federal Court For Seditious Conspiracy and Other Offenses Related to U.S. Capitol Breach.
New Charges in Superseding Indictment.
Press Release
Tarrio et al - Superseding Indictment
6.3.2022
DOJ declines to press contempt of Congress charges against Meadows and Scavino.
6.3.2022
Peter Navarro Indicted for Contempt of Congress.
Two Charges Filed for Defaulting on House Subpoena From Select Committee Investigating Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Press Release
Navarro Indictment PDF
6.3.2022
District of Columbia Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Encountered Senate Minority Leader While Illegally Inside Building.
Press Release
6.3.2022
Two Florida Men Arrested on Felony Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Three Others Earlier Charged in Case.
Press Release
Pruitt Plea Agreement
5.31.2022
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Joined Mob Inside Building, Repeatedly Yelled at Officers.
Press Release
5.27.2022
New Jersey Man Found Guilty by Jury of Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant, an Army Reservist, Used Tactical Hand Signals and Commands as He and Other Rioters Entered the Building.
Press Release
5.27.2022
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Entered Capitol Window, Made Way to House Speaker’s Office.
Press Release
5.26.2022
New York Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Chased and Assaulted Law Enforcement Officers in the Capitol, Resisted Orders to Leave.
Press Release
5.25.2022
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Taunted Law Enforcement Officers Attempting to Secure Building.
Press Release
Cortez Plea Agreement
5.24.2022
Maryland Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Also Accused of Assaulting Member of the Media.
Press Release
5.23.2022
Maryland Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison For Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Threw Objects, Sprayed Fire Extinguisher, Joined Crowd Pushing Against Law Enforcement.
Press Release
5.19.2022
Utah Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Assaulted and Threw a Metal Barricade at Officers.
Press Release
Landon Kenneth Copeland Plea Agreement
5.19.2022
California Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Went to Senate Dais, Occupied Vice President’s Seat.
Press Release
Christian Alexander Secor Plea Agreement
5.13.2022
California Man Sentenced to Four Months in Prison For Destroying Property During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Smashed Windowpanes With Foot and Fist.
Press Release
5.13.2022
California Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Engaged in Multiple Confrontations, Launched a Wooden Handrail Into Officers Protecting the Building.
McGrew -Plea Agreement
Press Release
5.11.2022
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Removed Barriers, Tussled with Officers.
Press Release
5.11.2022
North Carolina Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Multiple Assaults, Including One With a Pole.
Press Release
5.6.2022
Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Went Into Building Twice, Staying About 45 Minutes.
Press Release
5.6.2022
Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant is Second to Plead Guilty to Attack on MPD Officer Who Was Dragged Into Crowd of Rioters.
Press Release
5.6.2022
New York Man Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant, Dressed Like Caveman, Stole Police Vest and Riot Shield.
Press Release
5.5.2022
Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Joined in Attack on Officer Who Was Dragged Into Crowd of Rioters.
Press Release
5.5.2022
Tennessee Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Fighting With Officer, Breaking Window.
Press release
5.4.2022
Leader of North Carolina Chapter of Oath Keepers Pleads Guilty to Seditious Conspiracy and Obstruction of Congress for Efforts to Stop Transfer of Power Following 2020 Presidential Election.
Wilson - Plea Agreement
Press Release
5.3.2022
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Participated in Pushing Large Metal Sign Frame Into Officers Attempting to Secure the Capitol Grounds.
Press Release
5.2.2022
Georgia Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison For Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Capitol Breach.
Defendant Struck, Pushed, and Kicked Officers.
Press Release
5.2.2022
Retired NYPD Officer Found Guilty by Jury of Felony Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Assaulted Law Enforcement Officer With Flagpole, Tackled Him, and Tried to Remove Officer’s Helmet and Gas Mask.
Press Release
4.29.2022
Member of Georgia Chapter of Oath Keepers Pleads Guilty to Seditious Conspiracy and Obstruction of Congress for Efforts to Stop Transfer of Power Following 2020 Presidential Election.
Defendant Participated in Plot to Use Force to Oppose Execution of U.S. Laws, Including the Attack on the Capitol During the Certification Proceeding.
Ulrich - Plea Agreement
Press Release
4.27.2022
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Repeatedly Struck Officer With Flagpole.
Richardson Plea Agreement
Press Release
4.27.2022
Proud Boys Member Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Obstructed Officers Trying to Secure Building.
Press Release
Louis Enrique Colon Plea Agreement
4.22.2022
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies at administrative hearing over challenge to her reelection
Entire testimony on YouTube
C-SPAN: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5
4.22.2022
Two Men Plead Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Sprayed Police Officers with Chemical Agent.
"According to court documents, Cody Mattice, 29, of Greece, New York, and James Phillip Mault, 30, formerly of Brockport, New York, who now resides in Fayetteville, North Carolina, were among those marching to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and attacking law enforcement officers. Mattice carried a video camera and recorded videos of himself, Mault, and others. Enroute to the Capitol, Mattice recorded himself saying, “It’s about to be nuts.”
Mault Plea Agreements
Mattice Plea Agreement
Press Rlease
4.22.2022
District of Columbia Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Swung Poles at Police Officers, Hitting One in the Shoulder.
"Mark K. Ponder, 56, pleaded guilty in the District of Columbia to assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers using a dangerous weapon. According to court documents, on Jan. 6, Ponder assaulted three police officers in a series of incidents in the western portion of the Capitol grounds."
Ponder Plea Agreement
Press Release
4.21.2022
Florida Man Arrested For Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Spraying Officers With Chemical Irritant.
"Barry Ramey, 38, of Plantation, Florida, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon, civil disorder, engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds with a dangerous weapon, and related offenses. He was arrested in Plantation, Florida, and is scheduled to make his initial appearance tomorrow in the Southern District of Florida."
Press Release
4.18.2022
A federal judge on Monday ruled that a group of Georgia voters can proceed with legal efforts seeking to disqualify U.S Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene from running for reelection to Congress, citing her role in the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. Judge Amy Totenberg, denied Greene’s request for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order.
4.14.2022
Ohio Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Illegally Entered Capitol, Stole Ornate Coat Rac.
"Dustin Byron Thompson, 38, of Columbus, Ohio, was found guilty of a total of six charges following a trial in the District of Columbia. The jury found him guilty of one felony, obstruction of an official proceeding, and five misdemeanor offenses. The misdemeanor charges include theft of government property; 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, and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol Building."
Press Release
4.13.2022
Florida Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Shoving Officers, Using Wooden Plank to Smash Window of Senate Wing Door.
Press Release
4.11.2022
Off-Duty Police Officer Found Guilty by Jury of Felony Charges For Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Carried Wooden Stick, Confronted Police Officers; Later Destroyed Cellphones to Hide Evidence of Crimes.
Press Release
4.8.2022
Leader of North Carolina Chapter of Proud Boys Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy and Assault Charges in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Admits Planning and Participating in the Attack.
"Charles Donohoe, 34, of Kernersville, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers. As part of the plea agreement, Donohoe has agreed to cooperate with the government’s ongoing investigation."
Download Donohoe Plea Agreement
Press Release
3.31.2022
Missouri Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Repeatedly Accosting Police Officers.
Press Release
3.30.2022
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant and Other Rioters Pushed Their Way Into the Building.
Press Release
3.29.2022
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Thrust Lacrosse Stick at Officer.
Press Release
3.24.2022
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge For Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Encouraged Rioters to Battle Law Enforcement.
"According to court documents, on Jan. 6, Cantwell joined other rioters at the front of one of the entrances into the Capitol and used his cellphone to make several video recordings of individuals battling with law enforcement officers. During one of the recordings, he yelled for rioters to “get the door open.” At another point, he yelled that they needed “fresh patriots to the front.”
Press Release
3.22.2022
New Mexico Man Found Guilty of Charge Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Was Illegally on Restricted Grounds.
"Couy Griffin, 48, of Tularosa, New Mexico, was found guilty of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds. He was found not guilty of a second misdemeanor charge of disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds. The verdicts were returned by Judge Trevor N. McFadden following a trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. This was the first trial in a misdemeanor case related to the events of Jan. 6, 2021."
Press Release
3.18.2022
West Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Was Member of West Virginia House of Delegates.
Press Release
3.17.2022
Wisconsin Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Using Pepper Spray Against Officers.
Press Release
3.15.2022
Arizona Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Pushing and Attempting to Punch Officers.
"According to court documents, on Jan. 6, starting at approximately 2 p.m., Zerkle physically engaged on the West Lawn with multiple officers from the Metropolitan Police Department, who were attempting to protect the Capitol grounds. He threw several punches at one officer, pushed at least one other officer, and grabbed the baton of another. At the time, officers were attempting to get to the Lower West Terrace, where they were to provide reinforcements to law enforcement there."
Press Release
3.10.2022
Nolan B. Cook from Texas Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Made Physical Contact With Law Enforcement Officers.
Cooke Plea Agreement
Cooke Statement of Offense
Press Release
3.9.2022
New York Man Arrested on Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Pushing Officer from Behind, Causing Officer to Fall.
Celentano Complaint
Celentano Statement of Facts
Press Release
3.8.2022
Texas Man Found Guilty by Jury of Felony Charges for Actions Related to Capitol Breach.
Defendant Carried Loaded Gun Onto Capitol Grounds, Led Charge Against Law Enforcement, Later Sought to Obstruct Justice.
Press Release
3.8.2022
Leader of Proud Boys Indicted in Federal Court for Conspiracy and Other Offenses Related to U.S. Capitol Breach.
Five Others Facing Charges in Case.
Tarrio et al Indictment PDF
Press Release
3.4.2022
Idaho Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison For Assaulting Law Enforcement and Obstruction in Capitol Breach.
Defendant Used a Pipe to Strike an Officer, Participated in Other Attacks on Jan. 6.
Press Release
3.3.2022
Maryland Man Arrested on Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Pushed Police Line, Grabbed Officer’s Riot Shield.
Press Release
3.2.2022
Leader of Alabama Chapter of Oath Keepers, Joshua James, Pleads Guilty to Seditious Conspiracy and Obstruction of Congress for Efforts to Stop Transfer of Power Following 2020 Presidential Election.
Defendant Participated in Plot to Use Force to Oppose Execution of U.S. Laws, Including the Attack on the Capitol During the Certification Proceeding.
" According to court documents, on Jan. 4, 2021, James and others traveled to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. He brought a semi-automatic handgun and stored multiple firearms at a Virginia hotel. On Jan. 6, after learning the Capitol had been breached, James and others traveled to the Capitol on golf carts, driving around multiple barricades, including marked law enforcement vehicles. James was wearing a backpack, a combat shirt, tactical gloves, boots, a paracord attachment, and an Oath Keepers hat and patches. He and others unlawfully entered the Capitol together through the East Rotunda doors. Inside the Rotunda, James assaulted a Metropolitan Police Department officer by grabbing the officer’s vest and pulling him towards the mob. While pulling the officer, James yelled, “Get out of my Capitol! This is not yours! This is my Capitol!” James was expelled by law enforcement, including at least one officer who aimed chemical spray at him."
Joshua James Plea Agreement
Joshua James Statement of Offense
3.1.2022
Texas Man Arrested on Charges For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Forcibly Entered Capitol Through Senate Wing Doors.
Press Release
2.23.2022
Tennessee Man Arrested on Felony Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Assaulting Law Enforcement.
Press Release
2.23.2022
Michigan Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Stealing Police Baton, Using It to Assault Officers.
Press Release
2.18.2022
Massachusetts Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Using Police Shield to Ram Into Officers.
Press Release
2.18.2022
Tennessee Father and Son Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Accused of Rushing Police Line, Pushing Officers.
Press Release
2.16.2022
Kentucky Woman Arrested For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Named in Superseding Indictment, Accused of Using Pepper Spray Against Police.
Press Release
2.11.2022
New York Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges For Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Press Release
2.10.2022
Georgia Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Accosting Officers at West Plaza.
Press Release
2.9.2022
Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges For Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Threw Objects, Sprayed Fire Extinguisher, Joined Crowd Pushing Against Law Enforcement.
Press Release
2.8.2022
New York Man Arrested on Civil Disorder and Other Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Pulling Open Door to Let Rioters Inside.
Press Release
2.8.2022
North Carolina Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Assaulting Police With Metal Flagpole.
Press Release
2.2.2022
New York Man Pleads Guilty to Felony and Other Charges for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant, Dressed Like Caveman, Stole Police Vest and Riot Shield.
Mostofsky, Aaron - Plea Agreement
Mostofsky, Aaron - Statement of Offense
Press Release
1.26.2022
South Carolina Man Sentenced to 44 Months in Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Capitol Breach.
Defendant Admitted Throwing Dangerous Objects at Officer.
Press Release
1.26.2022
Virginia Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Assailant Accused of Spraying Chemical Irritant.
Press Release
1.24.2024
Texas Man Arrested on Charges For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Joining Attacks Against Two Officers; Four Others Charged in Case.
Blythe, Jason et al - Indictment
Press Release
1.14.2022
California Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Destroying Property During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Smashed Windowpanes With Foot and Fist.
Ehmke, Hunter - Plea Agreement
Ehmke, Hunter - Statement of Offense
Press Release
1.14.2022
Three Florida Men Arrested on Felony Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
One Defendant Accused of Throwing Objects at Officers, Others Were Armed with Pepper Spray.
Fischer, Alan III - Redacted Complaint
Fischer, Alan III - Redacted Affidavit
Johnson, Zachary and Rajewski, Dion - Indictment
Press Release
1.13.2022
Leader of Oath Keepers and 10 Other Individuals Indicted in Federal Court for Seditious Conspiracy and Other Offenses related to U.S. Capitol Breach. Eight Others Facing Charges in Two Related Cases.
U.S. v. Rhodes et al - Indictment
U.S. v. Crowl et al - Indictment
U.S. v. Walden - Indictment
Press Release
1.5.2022
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks on the First Anniversary of the Attack on the Capitol.
"The Justice Department remains committed to holding all January 6th perpetrators, at any level, accountable under law — whether they were present that day or were otherwise criminally responsible for the assault on our democracy. We will follow the facts wherever they lead."
Garland remarks Text
1.4.2022
Father and Son Plead Guilty to Felony Charges for Offenses Committed During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Rushed Law Enforcement Officers to Let Others Into Building.
Press Release
Daniel Johnson - Plea Agreement
Daniel Johnson - Statement of Offense
Daryl Johnson - Plea Agreement
Daryl Johnson - Statement of Offense
12.30.2021
U.S. Attorneys: District of Columbia
One Year Since the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol.
Press Release
"Arrests made: More than 725 defendants have been arrested in nearly all 50 states and the District of Columbia. (This includes those charged in both District and Superior Court).
Criminal charges:
12.28.2021
Federal Judge Timothy Kelly is allowing January 6 conspiracy case against four Proud Boys leaders to move forward, rejecting their bid to throw out the charges.
Judge opinion PDF
12.22.2021
New York Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy and Obstruction Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Planned Activities as Member of Proud Boys Chapter in Central New York.
Press Release
Greene, Matthew - Plea Agreement -
Greene, Matthew - Statement of Offense
12.21.2021
Illinois Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Using a Flagpole to Assault Police.
Press Release
12.20.2021
Seattle Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Capitol Breach.
Defendants Sprayed and Assaulted Police, Swung Baton at Officers.
Press Release
12.17.2021
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge For Obstructing Congress During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Admits to Entering and Remaining in Senate Wing Lobby With Intent to Disrupt Orderly Conduct of Congress.
Press Release
Perna, Matthew - Indictment
Perna, Matthew - Statement of Offense
12.17.2021
Florida Man Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Capitol Breach.
Defendant Threw Plank and Sprayed Fire Extinguisher at Officers Attempting to Secure Lower West Terrace.
Press Release
12.15.2021
Florida Man Arrested For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Joining Group in Attack on Officer; He is Now Among Nine Charged in Federal Indictment.
Press Release
12.14.2021
Two Texas Men Charged With Assault On Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Accused of Fighting With Police.
Press Release
12.14.2021
Colorado Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Assaulting Two Officers.
Press Release
12.10.2021
California Man Indicted on Charges of Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Attacking Officers and Threatening Members of Congress.
Neumann, Evan Indictment
Press Release
12.8.2021
Michigan Man Charged With Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Using Chemical Spray Against Officers.
Press Release
12.3.2021
Nevada Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Throwing Objects at Officers, Using Makeshift Weapons, and Damaging Exterior.
Press Release
12.3.2021
Nevada Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Throwing Objects at Officers, Using Makeshift Weapons, and Damaging Exterior.
Press Release
12.2.2021
Michigan Man Arrested For Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Third Superseding Indictment Adds Defendant to Case; He is Now Among Eight Arrested in Attack on Police.
Press Release
11.30.2021
Rhode Island Man Charged With Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Assaulting Officers With Wooden Object.
Press Release
11.29.2021
California Man Arrested in Conspiracy Case Involving Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Joining Others in Planning and Carrying Out Attack.
Press Release
11.26.2021
Two New York Men Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Third New York Man Also Arrested and Charged.
Press Release
11.23.2021
Florida Man Arrested on Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Joining With Group of Oath Keepers to Unlawfully Enter U.S. Capitol.
Press Release
11.23.2021
North Carolina Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Using Chemical Irritant Against Officers, and Later, Smashing Window With Bat.
Press Release
11.19.2021
Indiana Man Arrested for Carrying a Gun and Assaulting Law Enforcement in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Firearm Was Loaded with Shotgun Shells and Hollow-Point Bullets.
Press Release
11.12.2021
Stephen K. Bannon Indicted for Contempt of Congress.
Two Charges Filed for Failing to Honor House Subpoena From Select Committee Investigating Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Press Release
11.10.2021
Alabama Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Striking Officer With Flagpole.
Press Release
11.10.2021
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Shoved and Punched Police Officer.
Press Release
11.9.2021
Colorado Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Fighting Officers, Pushing Large Metal Sign Into Defensive Line Formed by Law Enforcement.
Press Release
11.3.2021
Tennessee Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Removing Metal Barriers and Using Plywood to Push Back Officers Protecting Perimeter of Building.
Press Release
11.3.2021
South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Admits Throwing Dangerous Objects at Officer.
Press Release
10.26.2021
Seattle Man Pleads Guilty to Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Admits to Punching Two Officers Inside the U.S. Capitol.
Press Release
Mark Leffingwell Plea Documents
10.22.2021
South Carolina Man Indicted for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Pushing Employee of House Sergeant at Arms, Joining in Efforts to Open Doors to Crowd Gathered Outside.
Press Release
Tenner and Youngers Indictment
10.21.2021
Texas Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Grabbing Police Baton, Attacking Officer in a Violent Struggle That Knocked Officer to Ground.
Press Release
10.19.2021
Alabama Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Accused of Spraying Officers with Pepper Spray and Throwing Metal Rod at Them.
Press Release
10.15.2021
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Indicted on Obstruction Charges Involving Investigation of Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Press Release
Indictment
10.13.2021
Two Men Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Allegedly Sprayed Law Enforcement with Chemical Agent.
Press Release
10.7.2021
Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach. Defendant Allegedly Threw Objects at Police.
Press Release
Indictment
10.4.2021
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Admits to Throwing Plank and Spraying Fire Extinguisher at Officers Who Were Attempting to Secure Lower West Terrace.
Press Release
Palmer Plea Agreement
Palmer Statement of Offense
9.29.2021
Colorado Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Obstructing Congress During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Admits to Acting to Obstruct Election Certification, Disregarding Law Enforcement, and Destroying Records of Unlawful Activity.
Press Release
Keller Plea Agreement
Keller Statement of Offense
9.27.2021
Two Charged with Conspiracy, Obstruction and Assault on Law Enforcement Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Superseding Indictment Alleges Defendants Planned for Violent Conflict in D.C., Forced Entry into Capitol and Attacked Police Officers.
Press Release
Indictments
9.21.2021
Kansas Man Arrested for Assault on a Federal Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Pushed Through Crowds Toward Lines of Police Officers, Yelled at Them and Caused One Officer to Fall Down Flight of Stairs.
Press Release
Eckerman Complaint & Statement of Facts PDF
9.15.2021
Florida Man Pleads Guilty in Oath Keeper Affiliated Conspiracy Case Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant is Fourth of 20 Charged to Admit to Conspiring with Intent to Deliberately Obstruct Election Certification.
"Jason Dolan, 45, of Wellington, planned his activities on Jan. 6 in advanced coordination with individuals and affiliates of the Oath Keepers, a large but loosely organized group of individuals, some of whom have ties to militias. Dolan pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and one count of obstruction of an official proceeding this afternoon in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia."
Press Release
Dolan plea agreement PDF
Dolan Statement of Offense PDF
9.14.2021
Eight Months: Jan 6 Capitol Attack
"Criminal charges:
9.14.2021
Pennsylvania Men Indicted for Conspiracy and Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Press Release
9.8.2021
FBI Washington Field Office Releases Video and Additional Information Regarding the Pipe Bomb Investigation.
Press Release
YouTube link
9.7.2021
Idaho Man Pleads Guilty to Assault on Law Enforcement and Obstruction During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Struck Police Officer with Pipe, Participated in Other Attacks.
"He is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 22. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for obstruction of an official proceeding, and up to eight years and a $250,000 fine for assault on law enforcement."
Press Release
9.3.2021
Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge In Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Jacob Chansley Occupied Vice President’s Seat in Senate Chamber.
"Chansley faces a statutory maximum of 20 years in prison, as well as a period of supervised release. The Honorable Royce C. Lamberth, who accepted the guilty plea, scheduled sentencing for Nov. 17, 2021, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia."
Press Release
9.2.2021
FBI Washington Field Office Releases Video of Assault on Member of the Media at U.S. Capitol, Seeks Public's Help to Identify Suspects.
Press Release
YouTube link
8.26.2021
California Men Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Assailant Repeatedly Attacked Police Using Crutch, Metal Pole, Spray.
Press Release
Dempsey Indictment
Brown Indictment
8.26.2021
Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Assailant Accused of Knocking Over Officer, Resulting in a Concussion.
Press Release
Indictment
8.24.2021
Oklahoma Man Arrested for Assault on Media During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Assailant Repeatedly Attacked Member of News Media, Marks Eighth Defendant Arrested for Assault on Press.
Press Release
Indictment
8.18.2021
Texas and Ohio Men Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Superseding Indictment Identifies Two Additional Defendants in Egregious, Nine-Person Case Involving Assault on Police.
Press Release
McCaughey et al. Superseding Indictment PDF
8.17.2021
Michigan and Tennessee Men Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Second Superseding Indictment Identifies Two Additional Assailants in Seven-Defendant Case Involving Attack on Police.
Press Release
Sabol et al. Second Superseding Indictment PDF
8.6.2021
Seven Months Since the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
DOJ Press Release
7.28.2021
Virginia Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Former Marine and Self-Proclaimed Proud Boy Charged at Police with Large Stick.
Press Release
7.27.2021
Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Assailant Dressed in Paramilitary Gear Repeatedly Sprayed Officers with Chemical Irritant.
Press Release
Indictment
7.23.2021
Texas Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Assailant Pepper-Sprayed Police and Struck Them with Whip.
Press Release
7.21.2021
Mississippi Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Charged at Officers and Repeatedly Struck Them with Four-Foot-Long Rod.
Press Release
Indictment
7.19.2021
Florida Man Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison for His Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Illegally Entered U.S. Capitol and Into the Senate Chamber.
Press Release
7.15.2021
Idaho Man Pleads Guilty to Breaching Capitol on Jan. 6 to Obstruct Congressional Proceeding.
Press Release
7.9.2021
New York Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Assailant Referred to as “SuitMacer” Sprayed Multiple Officers with Chemical Irritant.
Press Release
Indictment
7.6.2021
Oath Keepers Member Arrested on Conspiracy Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Press Release
Indictment
6.30.2021
Alabama Oath Keeper Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Admits to Planning, Communicating and Conspiring with Others in Advance of Capitol Breach
Press Release
Indictment
6.30.2021
California Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Self-Proclaimed Member of Proud Boys Caught on Video Spraying Unknown Substance at Police Officers.
Press Release
Indictment
6.24.2021
Statement of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the Investigation into the January 6th Attack on the Capitol.
“We have now crossed the threshold of 500 arrests, including the 100th arrest of a defendant on charges of assaulting a federal law enforcement officer. This morning, we arrested our first defendant on charges that include assaulting a member of the news media."
Full Statement Text
6.24.2021
Illinois Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement, and First to be Arrested for Assault on Members of News Media during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Tripped and Pushed Officer to the Ground, Breached Media Staging Area and Tackled Cameraman.
Press Release
Indictment
6.24.2021
Virginia Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Threw Objects at Police, Repeatedly Struck them with a Baton, and Posted Activity to Instagram.
Press Release
Indictment
6.24.2021
Florida Couple Arrested for Crimes Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Husband and Wife Stormed Capitol; Man Threw Chair at U.S. Capitol Police Officers.
Press Release
Indictment
6.23.2021
Man with Ties to Florida and New Jersey Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Press Release
Indictment
6.23.2021
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Charges of Conspiracy and Obstruction Following Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant is First in a Sixteen-Person, Oath-Keeper-Affiliated Conspiracy Case to Cooperate and Plead Guilty Arising from Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Press Release
6.14.2021
Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Organized ‘Shield Wall’ in Violent Attack on Officers in Tunnel, Coordinated with Others and Repeatedly Assaulted Police.
Press Release
Indictment
6.11.2021
Minnesota Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Shoved Police, Kicked Officer on the Ground and Stole Riot Shields.
Press Release
Indictment
6.10.2021
Six California Men, Four of Whom Self-Identify as Members of “Three-Percenter” Militias, Indicted on Conspiracy Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendants Planned Group Travel, Communicated, Organized and Prepared to Obstruct Congress in Advance.
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Indictment
6.9.2021
Georgia Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach,
Defendant Struck and Kicked Police while Armed with Mace and Boot Knife.
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Indictment
6.8.2021
Self-Identified Proud Boy Arrested for Violent Entry and Obstruction of Justice during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant “Led the Storm,” and Bragged in Facebook Messages to Other Users
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Indictment
6.8.2021
Alabama Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant Threw Objects, Including Wooden 4x4 and Metal Barricade, at U.S. Capitol Police
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Indictment
6.8.2021
Self-Identified Proud Boy Arrested for Violent Entry and Obstruction of Justice during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
Defendant “Led the Storm,” and Bragged in Facebook Messages to Other Users
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Indictment
6.3.2021
Four Arrested in Sixteen-Defendant Oath Keeper Conspiracy Case for Activities Leading to U.S. Capitol Breach.
Fourth Superseding Indictment Identifies Additional Conspirators, Alleges Obstruction and Assault on Law Enforcement.
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6.2.2021
Florida Woman Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
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5.28.2021
California Man Arrested for Violence on Capitol Grounds during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach. Defendant Pushed Large Metal Sign into Officers, Sprayed them with Chemical.
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5.27.2021
Kentucky Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach. Defendant Sprayed Police with a Fire Extinguisher, Stole Helmet, and Climbed Through a Broken Window.
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Indictment
5.27.2021
Ohio Man Arrested in Alabama for Assault on Law Enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach. Defendant Repeatedly Attacked Police, Punched and Struck Officers.
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Indictment
5.13. 2021
Active Duty U.S. Marine Corps Officer Arrested for Assault on Federal Law Enforcement Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
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4.29.2021
Utah Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach. Press Release
4.27.2021
New York Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
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4.26.2021
Oregon Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach. Press Release
4.23.2021
Third Member of Conspiracy Involving Proud Boys Members Arrested in Connection to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
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4.23.2021
Husband and Wife Charged with Assaulting Metropolitan Police Officers during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
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April 23, 2021
Kentucky Man Arrested for Assaulting a U.S. Capitol Police Officer in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
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4.23. 2021
South Carolina Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach.
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4.16.2021
100 Days since the January 6th Attack on the Capitol.
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April 16, 2021
Jon Schaffer, lifetime founding member of the Oath Keepers, pleads guilty to breaching Capitol on Jan. 6 to obstruct Congressional proceeding.
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Plea Agreement PDF
April 5, 2021
Two Brothers, Including Self-Identified Proud Boy, Charged and Ordered Detained for Crimes Related to U.S. Capitol Breach.
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April 2, 2021
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Issues Statement on Death and Injury of Capitol Police Officers.
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March 18, 2021
Florida Man Arrested, Charged in Federal Court for Assaulting MPD Officers during U.S. Capitol Breach.
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March 17, 2021
ODNI, DOJ and DHS Release Unclassified Summary of Assessment on Domestic Violent Extremism.
Press Release. Summary
March 15, 2021
Two Men Charged with Assaulting Federal Officers with Dangerous Weapon on January 6.
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March 9, 2021
Video and Additional Information Released in Pipe Bomb Investigation.
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March 5, 2021
D.C.-Area Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Violence at U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
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February 26, 2021
Individuals Associated with Proud Boys Charged with Conspiring to Obstruct an Official Proceeding and Interfering with Law Enforcement, and Other Charges Related to the Jan. 6 Riots .
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2.23.2021
Retired NYPD Officer Arrested, Charged in Federal Court for Assaulting and Impeding MPD Officer during U.S. Capitol Breach.
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2.19.2021
Six Individuals Affiliated with the Oath Keepers Indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for Conspiracy to Obstruct Congress on Jan. 6, 202.
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2.5.2021
Maine Man Charged in Federal Court for Assaulting and Impeding Law Enforcement Officers during U.S. Capitol Breach.
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2.3.2021
Texas Man, Self-Proclaimed Leader of Honolulu Proud Boys Now Indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for Conspiracy to Obstruct Congress.
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2.3.2021
Member of Proud Boys Charged with Obstructing an Official Proceeding, Other Charges Related to the Jan. 6.
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