During the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol., Alam was in the hallway leading to the Speaker's Lobby and helped shatter one of the windows that Ashli Babbitt was climbing through when she was fatally shot by a police officer.

He was convicted on several charges related to his actions.

Recidivism Update:
Alam was arrested for home invasion.

Click here to read Alam's sentencing memorandum.
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Alberts was convicted of assaultng a police officer with a wooden pallet during the Jan 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol

He also was convicted of carrying a loaded gun onto the Capitol grounds.

Click here to read the U.S. Attorney's Office press release on Alberts' conviction.
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Atwood pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

At some point while inside the building, Atwood...

Recidivism Update:
In 2023, Atwood was arrested for stabbing a man. He pleaded guilty in 2023.

Click here to read Atwood's guilty plea.
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In addition to illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack, Ball was charged with assaulting police officers and using an explosive.

He also was charged with attempting to profit from a piece of a window shutter taken from the Capitol.

On Jan. 21, 2025 the court dismissed the charges related to the Jan. 6 attack with prejudice at the request of the Trump administration.

Recidivism Update:
Ball was arrested for illegally possessing a gun and ammunition in 2023. The acting U.S. attorney in Florida moved to dismiss the charges, saying they would have been included in Trump's blanket pardon of Jan. 6 defendants. Ball had a previous record of domestic violence.

Click here to read the indictment against Ball.

Bertino was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Biggs was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Brown was convicted of assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Click here to read the U.S. Attorney's Office press release on Brown's conviction.
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Caldwell was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Daniel pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers while breaking into the Senate Wing during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Recidivism Update:
Despite Trump's pardon, Daniel remained in jail while facing charges for production of child pornography. One of the victims was described as prepubescent.

Click here to read Daniel's guilty plea.
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Dejardins was charged with illegally entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack.

He also was charged with attacking a police officer with a broken table leg.

On Jan. 22, 2025 the court dismissed the charges against Desjardins with prejudice at the request of the Trump administration.

Recidivism Update:
Desjardins pleaded guilty in 2023 to shooting a man in Rhode Island. The bullet grazed the victim's head. He also initiated an armed standoff with the Providence, RI police department.

Click here to read the indictment against Desjardins.

Grant pleaded guilty to or was convicted of several charges relating to the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

He was one of the first people to breach the Capitol, and one of the first to violently assault police officers. He helped - along with rioter Ryan Samsel - lift linked metal bike-rack barricades - pushing them into the line of police.

During the hours he remained in the building, he pushed up against another police line, climbed through a broken window by the Senate wing door, and entered a senator's office.

Recidivism Update:
Grant was arrested in 2022 for illegally possessing an assault weapon and ammunition that were found while investigating him for driving while intoxicated.

Click here to read the Statement of Facts in Grant's case.
Click here to read Grant's sentencing memorandum.
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Grigsby was charged with assaulting a police officer with a chemical irritant during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

On Jan. 22, 2025 the court dismissed the charges against Grigsby with prejudice at the request of the Trump administration.

Recidivism Update:
In 2020 Grigsby was charged with twelve counts of possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. He pleaded guilty to two of the charges.

Click here to read Grigsby's indictment.

Hackett was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Harrelson was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Hawks was indicted for using a large billboard to assault police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

On Jan. 21, 2025, the court dismissed the case with prejudice at the request of the Trump administration.

Recidivism Update:
In 2022, Hawks was arrested twice - for burglary with a battery and felony battery. In 2025 he was arrested again.

Click here to read the indictment against Hawks.

Head pleaded guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer with a riot shield during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

He wrapped his arm around the officer’s neck and pulled him into the crowd of rioters, yelling “I got one!”

Click here to read the U.S. Attorney's Office press release on Head's guilty plea.
Click here to read the clemency grant.

Herrington pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Among his acts, Herrington...

When apprehended, he was carrying a large military-style knife and a small stun gun.

Recidivism Update:
In 2024, Herrington was indicted for raping an incapacitated woman.

Click here to read Herrington's guilty plea.
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Howe pleaded guilty assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

He entered the Capitol wearing a tactical vest, a respirator mask, and goggles. Once inside, he...

During a 2021 interiew with the FBI, he falsely told them he never entered the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Click here to read Howe's guilty plea.
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Huttle pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

While entering the Capitol, Huttle forcibly jabbed a flagpole into an officer's stomach, knocking him down and causing serious injuries. He later struck another officer with the flagpole.

Huttle also attempted to grab an officer's gas mask and grabbed the officers baton attempting to rip it away.

Huttle was the uncle of Matthew Huttle.

Click here to read Huttle's guilty plea.
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Kelley was convicted of assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Kelly entered the Capitol wearing a gas mask and tactical helmet. While entering, he and two other men threw a police officer to the ground.

While inside, he used a wood plank to smash the window next to the Senate Wing door.

On Jan. 22, 2025 - before he could be sentenced - the court dismissed his case with prejudice at the request of the Trump administration.

Recidivism Update:
Kelly was convicted for threatening to kill the FBI agents who had investigated him for the Jan. 6 attack. He has appealed to Trump claiming that this should be included as part of Trump's blanket pardon.

Click here to read the statement of facts on the case.

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Lang was charged with assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

According to the indictment, Lang repeatedly pushed, punched, and kicked at police officers inside the Capitol. He also slammed a door against one officer's head and struck officers with a metal baseball bat and stolen riot shield.

On Jan. 21, 2025 the case against Lang was dismissed with prejudice at the request of the Trump administration.

Recidivism Update:
At a demonstration 5 years after the January 6 attack, Lang was arrested for harassing and threatening one of the officers he allegedly attacked inside the Capitol.

Click here to read the indictment against Lang.

Maly was convicted of assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Click here to read the U.S. Attorney's Office press release on Maly's conviction.
Click here to read the clemency grant.

Meggs was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Mellis pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

After illegally entering the Capitol, he used a large wooden stick to repeatedly srike and stab two officers in the face, head, neck, and body.

Recidivism Update:
Mellis has several prior convictions - including for assaulting a family member and conspiracy to manufacture and sell Methamphetamine.

Click here to read Mellis' guilty plea.
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Minuta was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Moerschel was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Nichols pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

While holding a crowbar and encouraging the crowed to push against officers guarding the Capitol, Nichols pepper sprayed officers. He then entered the building through a smashed window.

Recidivism Update:
Nichols was arrested and charged with threatening someone with a pistol.

Click here to read Nichols' guilty plea.
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Nordean was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Pastucci pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

He is married to Jeannette Mangia.

Wearing a "Veterans for Trump" hat, Pastucci marched toward the Capitol carrying a sign reading "FUCK BLM & ANTIFA STOP THE STEAL NOW! YOU TYRANT BASTARDS!!!"

While inside the Capitol building, he entered House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office and took a picture of Mangia posing in a chair.

They eventually made their way to the Senate Chamber where he and Mangia examined senators' documents. While leaving, they had a physical encounter with officers that included shoving an officer and were forced out of the building.

They returned, but then left due to effects of chemical agents in the air.

Recidivism Update:
In 2023, Pastucci was charged with raping a woman. In July 2025 the charges were dropped because his accuser could not be located.

Click here to read Pastucci's guilty plea.
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Pezzola was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Rehl was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Rheiner pleaded guilty to attacking police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Rheiner was part of a mob that pushed their way through a line of police officers in order to enter the Capitol building. Waving other rioters to come forward and "push up" on the line, he pulled a riot shield out of an officer's hands.

He also defied officers inside the building, yelling, "We're not backing up!"

Recidivism Update:
Prior to the attack on the Capitol, Rheiner had several criminal issues that included convictions for burglary (2019) and indecent exposure (2007).

Click here to read Rheiner's guilty plea.
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Rhodes was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Richmond pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

He entered the Capitol wearing tactical gear - including a helmet, tinted goggles, shoulder pads, elbow pads, knee pads, and a camouflage vest.

He faught police for almost 2 hours, which included taking a riot shield, a metal baton, and helmets from officers. He also attacked officers with a white board and a wooden pole that was longer than 2 yards.

Recidivism Update:
Richmond has previous convictions, including a 2004 conviction for manslaughter while serving in the Army for shooting a hand-cuffed Iraqi in the head.

Click here to read Richmond's guilty plea.
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During the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol, Rodriguez assaulted police officer Michael Fanone with a Taser .

Click here to read the U.S. Attorney's Office press release on Rodriguez's guilty plea.
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Samsel was convicted of assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

He was the first rioter to breach the restricted Capitol grounds. He helped other rioters lift a metal barricade and push it into the line of officers.

One officer was struck in the face and stumbled backwards. She hit her head twice - once on a metal handrail and once on the steps behind her - and still suffers from long-term effects.

Samsel also assaulted police with his "Rambo Trump" flag, grabbed another officer's shield, hurled a wooden plank at a police line, and threw a pole at another police line.

On Jan. 21, 2025, before he could be sentenced, the case was dismissed with prejudice at the request of the Trump administration

Click here to read Samsel's sentencing memorandum.

Schwartz was convicted of assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Among his actions, Schwartz threw a folding chair at officers, and later boasted to a friend that he “started a riot” by “throwing the first chair.”

He also stole a police backpack with pepper stray canisters, and helped spray officers.

Recidivism Update:
Schwartz had several convictions for violent crimes before the Jan 6 attack - including domestic violence, gun violence, and attacking a security officer.

Click here to read the U.S. Attorney's Office press release on Schwartz's conviction.
Click here to read the clemency grant.

St. Onge pleaded guilty to fighting police officers and tearing down barricades that were protecting the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack there.

Recidivism Update:
In 2023, St. Onge was arrested for assaulting two people in a bar - which included punching a woman in the throat and kicking a man and stomping on his chest. He was indentified because he paid his tab with a credit card and presented ID.

Click here to read the guilty plea.
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Taake pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers with a metal whip and pepper spray during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Recidivism Update:
Taake was arrested on a previous charge of soliciting sex with a minor. The Harris County District Attorney had sent a a copy of Taake's outstanding warrant to the federal government five days before Donald Trump pardoned him.

Click here to read Taake's guilty plea.
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Vallejo was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Watkins was one of 14 people specifically pardoned for involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The pardon also absolves "all other individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred at or near the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021".

Click here to read the clemency grant.

Webster - a retired police officer - was convicted of assaulting a police officer during the Jan 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

While entering the Capitol, Webster shoved a metal gate into the officer’s body. He forcefully swung a flagpole toward the officer. The officer managed to wrest the flagpole away. Webster then broke through the metal barricade, tackled the officer to the ground, and tried to remove his helmet and gas mask, choking him. During this attack, the officer struggled to breathe.

Click here to read the U.S. Attorney's Office press release on Webster's conviction.
Click here to read the clemency grant.

Wise was indicted for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

While illegally inside the Capitol, Wise cheered on rioters assaulting police officers - yelling "Yeah, fuck them! Yeah, kill 'em!" and "Kill 'em! Kill 'em! Kill 'em!".

On Jan. 21, 2025 the case against Wise was dismissed at the request of the Trump administration.

Click here to read the indictment against Wise.
Click here to read the Statement of Facts against Wise.

Woods pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021 terror attack on the U.S. Capitol.

While observing the officer chasing an individual who had sprayed her with a chemical irritant, Woods "lowered his shoulder and rammed into Officer J.F., knocking her off her feet and sending her crashing into a downed bicycle barricade."

He also assaulted a journalist who was attempting to walk away from the Capitol grounds. Woods "took a running start and hit G.P. with a blindside shoulder-tackle, knocking G.P. to the ground and causing him to drop his camera."

Recidivism Update:
Woods was convicted of reckless homicide. On Nov. 8, 2022, he drove his GMC Sierra the wrong way on an interstate, killing a 35-year-old woman.

Click here to read Woods' guilty plea.
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