Discrimination — Major Marr Email
Documented discriminatory email from Major Marr.
Full write-up pending. Cross-referenced documents will appear here.
Officials named in the evidence
39 people named
Tap any name to see their case page and every document where they appear.
C-2B pod, DC DOC
- Billy Chrestman· J6 co-defendant / Sibick witness
- Bryan Mock· J6 detainee / OC spray target
- Dan Caldwell· J6 detainee / OC spray victim
- Jeffrey McKellop· J6 co-defendant / 70% disabled veteran
- Jon Mellis· J6 co-defendant / Sibick witness
- Kash Kelly· J6 co-defendant / Sibick witness
- Kelly Meggs· J6 co-defendant / Sibick witness
- Lonnie Coffman· J6 detainee / OC spray victim
- Scott Fairlamb· J6 co-defendant / Sibick witness
- Tim Hale· J6 co-defendant / Sibick witness
DC DOC
- Beth Jordan· Grievance Manager
- C. Savage· PREA Coordinator
- Cpl. Dandy· Corporal
- Cpl. Koge· Detention Corporal
- D. Gaskins· DC DOC Official
- Doug Jensen· J6 co-defendant / witness
- Head of Security Burris· Head of Security
- Ingrid Washington· DC DOC Legal Instruments Examiner
- J. Mitchell· DC DOC responder
- James McGrew· J6 detainee / witness
- Lt. Allen· Detention Lieutenant
- Lt. Dowery· Detention Lieutenant
- Lt. Moore· Detention Lieutenant
- Major Sheila Marr· Detention Major
- Major Talley· Detention Major
- Officer Cabbagestalk· Detention Officer
- Officer J. Johnson· Detention Officer
- Officer Sulladeen· Detention Officer
- Peter Schwartz· J6 co-defendant / witness
- Peter Stager· J6 detainee / witness
- Sgt. Shawn Franklin· Detention Sergeant
- T. Campbell· Grievance Manager
DC DOC / IA
Executive Branch
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. Marshals Service
Evidence on file
77 documents on file
Every page below is a watermarked scan from Ryan's own case file. Click any one to read it, share it, or copy the link.
Ryan46 documents
Ryan Nichols' own paperwork — grievances, motions, letters, cell notes.
grievance_form · Apr 5, 2024
DC DOC Formal Grievance #20240424-677 - D. Gaskins inaccurate letter, denied
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form #20240424-677 filed by Ryan Nichols 4/5/24, escalating informal IGP from 3/8/24, alleging D. Gaskins typed letter with inaccurate information about Nichols submissions and escalations; denied 4/24/24.
grievance_form · Mar 26, 2024
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance (Step 2) - T. Campbell IGP Mishandling, Mar 26 2024
Ryan Nichols Step 2 formal grievance at DC DOC alleging T. Campbell denied a legitimate grievance about medical visit denials, citing wrong IGP number. Names T. Campbell with allegations of either incompetence or deliberate sabotage/discrimination.
grievance_form · Mar 15, 2024
DC DOC Informal Resolution - missed Dr. Cute bloodwork appointment, marriage harm
Pink DC DOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form by Ryan Nichols complaining medical staff falsely marked him as having denied appointment with Dr. Cute on 3/13/24 and 3/14/24, harming his health, marriage, and personal life.
grievance_form · Mar 15, 2024
DC DOC Inmate Complaint Form (IGP #2024 0320-458) - Medical Appointment Denial, Mar 15 2024
Ryan Nichols Step 1 complaint at DC DOC alleging staff falsely claimed he refused medical appointment with Dr. Aute on 3/13/24 to draw bloodwork. Marked Denied 3/20/24.
grievance_form · Feb 22, 2024
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance #20240304-073 - Ryan Nichols 2/22/24
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment D Inmate Formal Grievance Form (Step 2) filed by Ryan Nichols 2/22/24 (stamped received 2/29/24), alleging T. Campbell sabotage of IGP process; assigned IGP# 20240304-073.
grievance_form · Jan 24, 2024
DC DOC Informal Resolution Complaint 1/24/24 - prescribed meds, Step 4 missing
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment C Informal Resolution Complaint by Ryan Nichols 1/24/24 alleging T. Campbell intentionally sabotaged grievance process by denying Step 4 escalation; refers to prior IGPs from 2021/2022.
grievance_form · Sep 9, 2022
DC DOC Complaint 9/9/22 - hard drives with FBI/habeas materials seized
Second DC DOC Inmate Complaint Form same date by Ryan Nichols. Documents being placed in administrative segregation/solitary confinement by Lt. Lancaster (Capt. Lancaster) on false allegations, with hard drives containing attorney-client privileged notes, FBI reports, and habeas corpus case information CONFISCATED AND NEVER RETURNED. Major Sixth Amendment / due process violation.
motion · Aug 30, 2022
Emergency Motion for Release — page 8 of 12
Cites case law including 14-month and 21-month detentions found excessive. Describes Defendant as Marine veteran with medals, founder of 501(c)(3) Rescue the Universe.
grievance_form · Aug 30, 2022
IGP Formal Grievance 8/30/22: phones turned off and tablet taken
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (Step 2) by Ryan Nichols 376795 C2B dated 8/30/22. Escalates 8/8/22 informal grievance about phones turned off and tablet taken which was never responded to. Calls it racial discrimination, retaliation, punishment. Witnessed by Jordan Mink 377189.
grievance_form · Aug 29, 2022
IGP Complaint 8/29/22: Discovery confiscated by force, Ms Washington Legal
DC DOC IGP Complaint by Ryan Nichols 376795 C2B dated 8/29/22. Discovery taken by force without consent by Ms Washington from Legal, Cpl Feliciano, and another ERT member called Stretch at 12:50pm. Everyone else in C2B was allowed to keep discovery except him - discriminatory, retaliatory, violation of 6th Amendment. Filed habeas corpus, directly targeted. Cpl Felicianos body cam was on. Witnessed.
motion · Aug 12, 2022
Motion to Dismiss Count Two — grammatical interpretation of otherwise (p.11 of 21)
Doc 138 p.11 of 21. Section 3: Argues DOJ/Court mistaken grammatical interpretation. Word "otherwise" was intended to marry 1512(c)(1) and (c)(2) together. Notes Congress used "or" nine times in 18 USC 1512 to demarcate 20 separate methods; "otherwise" alone is inserted between (c)(1) and (c)(2) for unique constructive purpose. Therefore Nichols cannot defend separately against 1512(c)(2).
grievance_form · Jun 6, 2022
Formal Grievance: IGP being subverted by T. Campbell (6/6/22)
Pink DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance form (PP 4030.1 Attachment D) filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, C2B) on 6/6/22. Escalates Informal IGP written 5/24/22 that was not responded to in 7 business days per policy. Alleges T. Campbell intentionally sabotaged the IGP process by redirecting an IGP intended for the Deputy Director (Step 4) to subvert review. References discrimination based on his identity/personal beliefs.
grievance_form · May 22, 2022
Step 4 Appeal Deputy Director: Solitary confinement mental health - IGP #20220527-612
DC DOC Step 4 Appeal-Deputy Director Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment G) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/22/22 (IGP # 20220527-612). Appeals failure to receive mental health treatment after solitary confinement, including punitive solitary 4/20/22-5/10/22. References Major Marrs responses. Deputy Director response 6/9/2022: See Attached.
grievance_form · May 20, 2022
Step 3 Warden Appeal: Officer J. Johnson racially discriminatory C2B 11/17
DC DOC Step 3 Wardens Administrative Remedy Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment F) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/20/22, escalating an Officer J. Johnson incident in C2B on 11/17/22 (likely typo for 11/17/21) where Ryan was racially discriminated against. Per context: this is the Officer Johnson grievance IGP filing. Wardens response section blank (inmate copy).
grievance_form · May 20, 2022
Step 3 Warden Appeal IGP #20220527-604: Officer J. Johnson Group Grievance denial
DC DOC Step 3 Wardens Administrative Remedy Form (IGP # 20220527-604) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/20/22, escalating Officer J. Johnson C2B racial discrimination incident from 11/17/22 (typo for 2021), which was previously denied as a Group Grievance. Wardens Response 5/27/22: NON-grievable - See attached.
grievance_form · May 20, 2022
Step 3 Warden Appeal IGP #20220527-609: Nov 11 2021 OC/pepper spray by LT Moore
DC DOC Step 3 Wardens Administrative Remedy Form (IGP # 20220527-609) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/20/22, escalating Nov 11, 2021 incident where he and many other inmates in C2B were indiscriminately sprayed with OC/pepper spray by LT Moore. Previously denied as Group Grievance. Wardens Response: Non-grievable - See attached, 5/27/22.
grievance_form · May 18, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance: Discrimination IGP #2209716-289 - never received IGP#260
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance Form by Ryan Nichols dated 5/18/22, in response to Informal IGP # 2209716-289 marked Non-grievable. The DOC attachment claimed the issue was resolved in IGP# 2209716-260, but Ryan never received that IGP. Discrimination department selected.
grievance_form · May 13, 2022
Step 2 Formal Grievance #20220516-377: Mental health post-solitary - D. Jones response
DC DOC Step 2 Formal Grievance Form (IGP # 20220516-377) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/13/22 with DOC RESPONSE filled in. Companion to j6s13-044. DOC Response by D. Jones, DHSA, 5/20/22: Mr Nichols has been seen by an MH provider on the following dates 5/6 and 5/17. Grievance answered. Manager B. Jordan 5/29/22.
grievance_form · May 10, 2022
Step 1 Informal Resolution: Water shutoff 20+ hours 5/1-5/3 - IGP #20220512-288
DC DOC Informal Resolution Form (IGP # 20220512-288) by Ryan Nichols dated 5/10/22 documenting water shutoff in his SMU-A cell for 20+ hours from 5/1-5/3 over actions of another inmate. DOC Response 5/16/22 by LT Lancaster states this incident is currently being investigated. Manager S. Marr 5/17/22 - matches water-shutoff investigation closed 5/17.
grievance_form · May 10, 2022
Step 1 Informal Resolution: Missing 00+ from SMU property hold - IGP #20220512-290
DC DOC Informal Resolution Form (IGP #20220512-290) filed by Ryan Nichols 5/10/22, complaining LT Lancaster informed him no more property in SMU property hold, so his 00+ commissary and property has been lost or stolen since being placed in SMU-A on 4/20/22. DOC response 5/23/22 from Bruce/Marr claims after investigation property had been returned to inmate Nichols.
grievance_form · Apr 21, 2022
DC DOC Warden Appeal: solitary, denied PTSD medication (4/21/22)
DC DOC Warden Administrative Remedy Form (PP 4030.1 Attachment F, IGP #20220425-991) — Ryan Nichols #376795 C2B SMU-A appealing IGP #20220420-921: mental-health treatment inadequate, conditions of confinement worsening PTSD, mental-health medication not delivered, placed in solitary confinement in segregation as punishment for not signing a form. Warden response: "No response, elevated to next level."
grievance_form · Apr 21, 2022
Warden Admin Remedy Form IGP 20220425-991 re: mental health treatment denied (4/21/22)
DOC PP 4030.1 Warden Administrative Remedy Form (Attachment F), IGP # 20220425-991, filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B SMU-A) on 4/21/22 appealing the failure to provide mental health treatment. Stamped RECEIVED Apr 25 2022. Warden response 5/27/22: "No response, elevated to next level."
affidavit · Mar 29, 2022
Peter Stager — handwritten statement on IGP #20220201-685 irregularities and PREA
Handwritten witness statement (page 1 of 2) detailing irregularities with IGP grievance #20220201-685: written 1/31/22, submitted, shown received 2/1/22 yet not signed; document received 3/29/22 around 11:00 AM from Officer Pittman showing Major Sheila Marr signed off 3/21/22 (long delay). PREA investigation handoff questionable. Lost detail job. Visited 2/17/22 by PREA Compliance Specialist C. Savage; placed in isolation by Officer Pittman 2/7/22 with no privileges. PREA allegation reported 2/16/22 but received 2/1/22 — date/name/procedural irregularities documented.
grievance_form · Mar 19, 2022
Grievance 3/19/22 — US Marshals (Anderson, Bickham) confirm DC DOC IGP process is broken
DC DOC Informal Resolution Complaint by Nichols dated 3/19/22 documenting that on 3/18/22 US Marshals Mr. Anderson and Mr. Marvin T. Bickham visited Pod C2B and informed inmates that the DC DOC grievance process was broken, along with the Internal Affairs report showing the same. Nichols states he has filed many grievances by paper and electronically that have been ignored or covered up — including grievances about racist language used against himself and other inmates, abusive behavior, discrimination, and conditions of confinement. As a veteran diagnosed with PTSD, demands accountability of IGP staff according to policy.
other · Mar 18, 2022
Conditions log — DC DOC Issues page 6, Feb 26 to Mar 18 (haircuts, 'insurrectionist', US Marshals)
Page 6: Officer Ugwe admits clippers delivered to C2A and other pods but not theirs; Capt Saunders writes 5 DRs about masks; Guy Reffitt gets clippers via court order, others denied; Sgt Franklin and Ms McCain refuse to add Ryan to haircut list until 3/11 when he is 'called an insurrectionist'; Major Marr brushes off grievance; Marvin T. Buckner from DOC/US Marshals confirms grievance process broken — directs to FOIA Internal Affairs.
grievance_form · Mar 16, 2022
Grievance vs Major Marr — stamped Mar 16 2022 with DOC response from Talley
DC DOC stamped copy of Nichols 3/15/22 Informal Resolution Complaint against Major Marr (IGP # 20220316-330) received Mar 16 2022. DOC response by Talley: I spoke to Ryan Nichols concerning the email from Maj. Marr and he did not have it. I did speak on staff professionalism. Any specific complaints will be addressed ASAP. Signed Talley.
grievance_form · Mar 15, 2022
Grievance vs Major Marr — Dec 16 2021 email re grand scheme
DC DOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form filed by Ryan Nichols against Major Marr. Nichols alleges he discovered a Dec 16 2021 6:52am email from Major Marr to other ranking jail officers describing a grand scheme against the officers including Nichols and other CZB inmates. Claims untrue, discriminatory, unprofessional, intentional target on his back.
grievance_form · Mar 14, 2022
Step 3 Warden Admin Remedy 3/14/22 — IGP 20220316-236 (haircut/Major Marr classification)
DC DOC Wardens Administrative Remedy Form (Step 3) by Ryan Nichols 3/14/22 (IGP # 20220316-236, stamped received Mar 16 2022). Appeal of IGP # 22091885-797: argues his last IGP was meant to be a formal grievance but was marked informal by Major Marr. He responded to the informal grievance with a formal. Has put in multiple written requests, electronic requests, and grievances about haircuts. On 3/11/22 members of C2B who were vaccinated received a haircut but he was not on the list; after begging 3 officers and the case manager he was finally allowed to get a haircut. So yes, Major Marr, the IGP process was my correct course of action. Wardens Response: See attached, with signature and date [referencing j6s14-015 Memo]. Coordinator signature 3/17/22.
other · Feb 22, 2022
Conditions log — DC DOC Issues page 5, Feb 4-22 (sit-in, video visits, jail covid lawsuit)
Page 5: 6 shakedowns in 5 days, sit-in for constitutional rights & retaliatory lockdown, prolonged tablet/phone outage, LT D. Dowery Sr disclosing CTF has video visits while denied to J6 unit, Officer Dandy suspended 7 days, Jail Covid lawsuit paper grievance posted to inmates.
grievance_form · Feb 18, 2022
Formal grievance 2/18/22: ENT confirmed ear infection (escalates IGP 20220208-914)
Pink DCDOC Formal Grievance Form, 2/18/22. Escalation of IGP #20220208-914 (ear/medical). Outside ENT doctor confirmed ear infection with scarring; documented in doctor records. Nichols requests a copy and demands to know who responded to the informal grievance.
grievance_form · Feb 10, 2022
Formal IGP 22091885-797: haircut denial (escalates IGP 20220202-800)
DCDOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1 Att. D). Escalation of informal IGP #20220202-800. Nichols, fully vaccinated, denied haircut even though promised one for bond hearing; cites other C2B inmates getting haircuts in last 7 days. DOC response says wrong process — must use Barbershop request slip; prior to Feb 28, 2022 DOC only issued court-ordered haircuts.
grievance_form · Feb 10, 2022
Formal IGP 22091885-795: solitary confinement definition & 22-hr lockdown
DCDOC Formal Grievance #22091885-795 escalating IGP #20220126-551. Nichols argues 22-hr-a-day lockdown meets Merriam-Webster definition of solitary confinement and violates constitutional rights. DOC response (Major Marr 3/9/22): all CDF housing units on 5 hours out-of-cell as of Feb 28, 2022; IGP was during modified medical stay-in-place (22:2).
grievance_form · Feb 5, 2022
IGP 2/5/22: ear infection medical neglect — Howard ENT confirmed scarring
Pink DCDOC Informal Resolution Form, 2/5/22. Chronicles ear-pain timeline: medical visit 11/8/21, IGP #22111183-794 on 11/15/21 (response 11/24/21 saw no signs, ENT to be scheduled), Howard University ENT visit 2/4/22 confirming white spots and scarring on eardrums from a recent ear infection — directly contradicting prior DOC medical response. Likely the IGP #20220208-914 referenced by scan 011.
grievance_form · Dec 31, 2021
IGP Informal Complaint — multiple unanswered grievances since Sept 18 incident (12/31/21)
DC DOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B) on 12/31/21, complaining that multiple electronically-filed grievances dating back to the Sept 18 incident have gone unanswered during the lockdown.
grievance_form · Dec 31, 2021
IGP #20220202-799 — Cpl Koge COVID exposure, with Marr HIPAA response (12/31/21)
White copy of IGP Informal Resolution Complaint #20220202-799 filed by Ryan Nichols (12/31/21) on COVID-positive Cpl Koge exposure. Includes Major Marr response (2/7/22) invoking HIPAA and claiming masks/testing followed CDC/DC Health.
grievance_form · Dec 31, 2021
IGP Informal Resolution Complaint — nail clippers/haircut denial (12/31/21)
DC DOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form #20220202-800 filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B) on 12/31/21 regarding denial of nail clippers and haircut for vaccinated inmates. DOC response by Marr dated 2/7/22.
grievance_form · Dec 30, 2021
IGP #20220121-361 — Cabbagestalk COVID-positive officer, C-2B outbreak (12/30/21)
DC DOC IGP Informal Resolution Complaint #20220121-361 filed by Ryan Nichols on 12/30/21. Documents the Dec 19-25 COVID outbreak, lockdown to 22-2 solitary conditions, no testing, and names Officer Cabbagestalk as the COVID-positive officer who worked the C-2B unit. Marr signed see-attached response 1/27/22.
letter · Dec 15, 2021
DC DOC memo — Major Marr response to Grievance #20220121-361 (COVID precautions, 1/27/22)
Official DC DOC memorandum from Major Sheila Marr to Inmate Ryan Nichols dated 1/27/22, responding to Grievance #20220121-361 with the agency boilerplate on COVID-19 precautions (PPE, two-hour wipe-downs, cleaning crew, Modified Medical Stay in Place). Underlying grievance dates from December 2021.
grievance_form · Nov 17, 2021
Informal Grievance Form #135251 (IGP #22111223-848) Officer J. Johnson racial discrimination (11/17/21)
Typed Informal Grievance Form Response ID 135251 / IGP #22111223-848 submitted by Ryan Nichols 11/17/2021 02:43 PM detailing racial discrimination, intimidation and verbal abuse by Officer J. Johnson on C-2B pod. Stamped RECEIVED Nov 18 2021.
grievance_form · Nov 17, 2021
IGP Informal Resolution Complaint vs Officer J. Johnson (11/17/21)
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC #376795, unit C-2B) against Officer J. Johnson alleging racist remarks and discrimination on staff treatment.
exhibit
The Final Call - p1 DC DOC discrimination, BLM threat
Page 1 of Ryan Nichols essay titled The Final Call. Documents arrival at DC DOC jail: discrimination/persecution based on race, religion, political views; officers recording shackled detainees as social-media selfies; verbal abuse Ryan terms psychological torture; threats to be moved next door to CDF side where the real BLM members are and the stabbing happens for asking for a tablet.
exhibit
Timeline - p10 (Officer Holmes, Cpl Hayes vs Kash Kelly, Zoloft)
Page 10 of timeline. Continues June 1-2 Officer Holmes Beat his ass incident (grievances filed, he brought them back crossed by him). Cpl Hayes calling in on his day off to harass Kash (Kelly); Cpl Hayes removed from unit. The Final Call newspaper passed around jail telling about how the White Race is bad - Racial discrimination. Got back on Zoloft July/Aug for mental health. Officers from Mar 9 - July/Aug would hit door middle of night to wake security team. Margin notes 1st 11:45AM, ext alarm 4:30am-4:45am.
exhibit
Jury Tampering/Bias - legal research case list
Handwritten legal research notes on jury tampering/bias precedents. Lists Oliver North (Iran/Contra), Kastigar Hearings, Writ of Mandamus, U.S. v. Slatten (Blackwater), U.S. v. Tsarnaev (Boston Bomber - sentence vacated by appeal, jurors media exposure questionnaire, expanded jury pool 1,373 jurors), Batson v. Kentucky (Black juror discrimination), Delaney v. United States (1952). Suggests defense theory of expanded jury pool / Republican juror inclusion.
grievance_form · Jan 24, 2024
DC DOC Informal Resolution: Accuses T. Campbell of sabotaging grievance process
DC DOC Informal Resolution Complaint by Ryan Nichols accusing IGP Coordinator T. Campbell of intentionally and deliberately sabotaging the grievance process to prevent exhaustion of administrative remedies — parallel to 2021 & 2022 conduct.
other · Feb 7, 2022
Feb 7 incident notes: C2B meeting with Mar/Bruce/Sulladeen (p.1)
Ryan's personal notes documenting a Feb 7 incident at DC DOC where J6 detainees in C2B addressed 6-7 issues with LT Bruce and requested a meeting with the director. Lists chain of command: LT Bruce, Capt, Major Marr, Officer Sulladeen, CPL Armstrong, Mr Burris (Head of Security). Notes detainees declared non-combative and peacefully assembled; officer Sulladeen acknowledged issues were legitimate.
letter
Handwritten Essay - DC Jail Grievances Continued (p.4)
Page 4 of handwritten DC Jail conditions essay listing further grievances: 9 days without shower, medical care denied, lead paint, no discovery access, CRT propaganda, vaccine mandates, solitary confinement, political mockery.
Co-detainee18 documents in 17 items
Corroborating witness statements and letters from fellow January 6 detainees.
grievance_form · Mar 29, 2022
IGP #20220330-520 — Shane Jenkins Formal Grievance, lockdown unconstitutional (3/29/22)
DCDOC Formal Grievance Form (Response ID 174908, IGP #20220330-520) by Shane Jenkins (DCDC #377186, C2B) escalating earlier lockdown grievance IGP #20220105-069. Argues 22-hr cell confinement is cruel and unusual punishment for pretrial detainees.
affidavit · Mar 22, 2022
Witnessed narrative — Major Talley conversation 3/22/22 (signed by Kelly Meggs)
Handwritten contemporaneous narrative by Ryan Nichols describing his 3/22/22 conversation with Major Talley at cell 10 Pod CZB regarding the 3/15/22 grievance against Major Marr. Witnessed and signed by Kelly Meggs (Oath Keepers J6 defendant) who attests he heard the entire conversation and was not coerced.
grievance_form · Feb 28, 2022
IGP #22092746-038 — DOC response to Shane Jenkins haircut grievance (2/28/22)
DCDOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form, Tablet Submission Response (Formal Grievance) for Shane Jenkins (DCDC #377186, C2B) on IGP #22092746-038. DOC denies haircut request based on vaccine status policy.
grievance_form · Feb 26, 2022
Shane Jenkins — Step 1 Informal: vaccinated-only haircuts; witnessed by Ryan Nichols
Pink DC DOC Step 1 Informal Resolution Complaint Form filed by Shane Leeder Jenkins #377186, Unit C2B Cell 4, alleging Guy Reffitt was taken to the barbershop for a haircut while Jenkins (unvaccinated, no haircut since arriving 4/13/21) has been denied — discrimination based on political beliefs and vaccination status. CRITICAL: witness signature line shows Bryan Nichols (Ryan Nichols).
grievance_form · Feb 26, 2022
IGP grievance 2/26/22: Inside Gym recreation cut short for shift change
Pink DCDOC Informal Resolution Form. Nichols grieves that inside/outside rec was called twice at 6:30am, but Inside Gym Recreation on 2/25/22 was cut short — called back early before morning shift change/count. Got only half of gym rec, the rest denied. Witnesses include Kash Kelly.
grievance_form · Feb 25, 2022
IGP grievance 2/25/22: barbershop discrimination — Kash Kelly & Guy Reffitt
Pink DCDOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form (PP 4030.1 Att. C). Nichols complains that unvaccinated inmate Guy Reffitt was allowed haircut access while he, fully vaccinated since Dec 4 2021, was not. Departments selected: Facilities Mgmt, Discrimination, Safety/Security, Other.
grievance_form · Feb 25, 2022
IGP 22091955-909 (Mitchell-received copy): barbershop discrimination grievance
White photocopy of the 2/25/22 barbershop/haircut discrimination grievance (same content as scan 003), now stamped Received Mar 8 2022, assigned IGP #22091955-909, with coordinator J. Mitchell signature 3/1/22. This is the formally-logged copy that was denied in scan 002.
grievance_form · Feb 16, 2022
IGP #20220210-961 — DOC response to Shane Jenkins barber grievance (2/16/22)
DCDOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form, Tablet Submission Response (Informal Grievance) for Shane Jenkins (DCDC #377186, C2B) IGP #20220210-961. DOC states modified medical stay-in-place, barbershop closed; vaccination required for haircuts.
grievance_form · Feb 15, 2022
IGP 22092786-088 tablet submission: video visit discrimination (Dowery)
DCDOC Informal Grievance Form (Tablet, Response ID 163514) submitted 2/16/2022 04:33. Discrimination complaint: LT D. Dowery Sr. told Nichols, Kash Kelly, Kenny Harrelson and Kelly Meggs that video visits exist on the CTF side (D Pod) but they are denied access. Family in Texas; visits denied for 13+ months. This is the underlying complaint to scan 001.
grievance_form · Feb 1, 2022
Peter Stager — original Informal Grievance Form IGP #20220201-685 (2/1/22, PREA allegation)
Original Informal Grievance Form (Response ID 160504), submitted 2022-01-31 15:49 by Peter Stager (DCDC# 376784, Unit C2B). Hand-annotated "IGP# 20220201-685". RECEIVED stamp: FEB 01 2022. Department: Staff Treatment. Offender: "Female officer". Complaint: came in from rec, sat due to maintenance servicing shower stalls; guard yelled "I need to ask her permission to shower" (Stager: has been in facility since 03/08/21 and never had to ask permission); then "the guard stared at the men showering like they were desert. This peeping tom like behavior is creepy and not a issue out side of her. The other female gaurds dont behave like this." Signed: Peter Stager, 02/01/22.
grievance_form · Jan 11, 2022
IGP #20220105-069 — DOC response to Shane Jenkins lockdown grievance (1/11/22)
DCDOC Informal Grievance Tablet Submission Response for Shane Jenkins (DCDC #377186, C2B) IGP #20220105-069 re lockdown. DOC justifies restrictions citing DOC/DOH mandates to slow Covid-19 spread.
grievance_form · Nov 17, 2021
Informal Grievance Form #135251 page 2 — witness list incl. Jon Mellis, Doug Jensen, Brandon Fellows (11/17/21)
Page 2 of Ryan Nichols' Informal Grievance #135251/IGP #22111223-848 dated 11/17/21 — cites Inmate Handbook page 1 number 8 non-discrimination clause, references unresolved 9/18/21 incident, lists J6 co-detainee witnesses, and requests copy for attorney Joseph McBride.
grievance_form · Nov 11, 2021
Informal Grievance #133394 (IGP #22111223-887) Lt. Moore OC spray attack on C-2B pod (11/11/21)
Electronic Informal Grievance Response ID 133394 / IGP #22111223-887 submitted by Ryan Nichols 11/11/21 02:46 PM detailing OC spray incident where Lt. Moore and another ranking officer indiscriminately sprayed C-2B pod while pursuing inmate Bryan Mock; names victims Lonnie Coffman and Dan Caldwell; stamped RECEIVED Nov 15 2021.
exhibit · Oct 19, 2021
Meeting With Jail Staff page 4 - grievances, PREA, racial discrimination, CPL Hayes/Armstrong/Holmes
Page 4 of jail town hall notes. Documents extensive grievances filed by Pod C2B detainees: legal mail not mailed (Tim Hale), PREA violation grievance by Sean McHugh witnessed by Alan Byerly, racial discrimination by Ryan Nichols/Shane Jenkins/Jose Padilla. Names CPL Hayes (harassed Kash Kelly), CPL Armstrong (door-kicking incident), CPL Holmes (told detainees Shut The F up and F America when singing National Anthem), Scott Fairlamb confronted Hayes. Sgt Robinson, Lt Shoemake mentioned.
letter
From Timothy L. Hale-Cusanelli #376441 — conditions list (Ryan Samsel beating note)
Letter signed by Timothy L. Hale-Cusanelli (#376441), J6 detainee, listing DC Jail conditions in bullet form. Church Services cannot be accessed/religious material is unavailable or has blatant discrimination. Dietary needs nearly impossible to attain without having a heart attack first. Meals devoid of nutrition, no real protein, rotten vegetables, excessive soy. Water metallic taste, contaminated w/ mold; ventilation contaminated w/ mold. Limited hygiene/grooming, no shaving/haircuts, sewage in showers. Recreation arbitrarily given, often in cells over 24 hrs straight, outdoor rec frequently cancelled. Access to court limited, attorney calls monitored, legal visits blocked, late for court because guards. Legal mail stolen by guards, discovery blocked by staff, grievances opened & read by offending officers. Guards make copies of personal mail and info of loved ones, share inmate court info w/ other guards for fun. "Testimony of physical abuse and threatened sexual abuse expressed by officers and Jail (beating of Ryan Samsel)." Mail and books withheld for weeks-months after safe arrival. Medical treatment withheld after numerous requests, lack of nutrition + exercise caused atrophy ignored despite appointments. Broken door locks fixed overnight but toilets go weeks without repair, toilet floods often fill whole C2B pod up to ankles. Inmate uniforms impossible to get replaced, clothing cheaply made.
letter
From Sean McHugh #378159 — Discrimination upon DC arrival (p.3)
Page 3 / signature page of letter from fellow J6 detainee Sean McHugh (inmate 378159) describing immediate discrimination upon arrival in Washington DC. Indicates more detailed account would require an interview, too much to list.
affidavit2 pages
Jeffrey McKellop witness statement (3 pp.)
Page 1 of Jeff McKellop signed witness statement describing isolation 24/1, 48/1, 72/1, guards banging cell door nightly, racial harassment, and unsanitary cell conditions (feces, urine, mold) on arrival.
Attorney4 documents in 3 items
Defense counsel correspondence (Joseph McBride, Jonathan Gross).
motion · Aug 30, 2022
Emergency Motion for Release — page 12 of 12 (Conclusion, Signature)
Final page: Argument II proposing wife Bonnie Nichols as third-party custodian. Conclusion seeking immediate release. Signed by Joseph D. McBride of The McBride Law Firm PLLC.
grievance_form · May 10, 2022
Step 1 Informal Resolution: Missing legal mail/Congressman letter from SMU property - IGP #20220512-290
DC DOC Informal Resolution Form (IGP # 20220512-290) filed by Ryan Nichols 5/10/22 alleging legal mail, US Mail, legal documents, letters from Congressman and pictures have been lost/stolen/sabotaged from property hold during placement in SMU-A 4/20/22. Demands his legal property and sensitive documents not be seen by DC DOC; if not released should be sent to attorney Joseph McBride.
motion · Aug 10, 20222 pages
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Civil Action 1:22-cv-02356, Nichols v. Garland, filed 8/10/2022, 65 pp.)
Page 5 begins Section V Statement of Facts, subsection A Petitioner Personal History (paragraphs 10-14): predawn FBI raid Jan 18 2021 with tank on lawn, self-surrender; USMC veteran with Good Conduct, National Defense Service, and Global War on Terrorism medals; PTSD developed from honorable service; no criminal history, no failure to appear, five good-conduct reports from CTF; father of two, married nearly nine years, founded 501(c)(3) Rescue The Universe for disaster relief.
Court3 documents
Court orders, rulings, transcripts, and docket entries.
affidavit · Sep 22, 2025
Bonnie Nichols petitioner's supporting affidavit, p.1 (divorce)
Petitioners Supporting Affidavit by Bonnie Nichols in divorce case 25-0847 (71st Judicial District, Harrison Co TX). Page 1. Describes marriage 7/23/2013, two children R.N. age 11 and B.N. age 9. Discusses Ryan Nichols January 6 conviction, 64-month sentence, June 2022 incarceration, January 2025 release, and alleged behavioral changes including domestic incident March 7, 2025.
grievance_form · Sep 22, 2025
Texas divorce citation: Bonnie v Ryan Nichols, Cause 25-0847 (Harrison Co)
Citation served on Ryan Nichols in matter of marriage of Bonnie Nichols and Ryan Nichols and interest of R.N. and B.N. children. 71st District Court of Harrison County, Texas. Cause No. 25-0847. Original Petition for Divorce (OCA) filed 9/22/2025. Issued at request of Kelly M. Heitkamp, 409 Magrill Street, Longview TX.
motion · Sep 8, 2022
Motion to Dismiss All Charges (Doc 155) page 1 with Ryans annotations
Page 1 of 5 of Motion to Dismiss All Charges in US v Nichols Case 1:21-CR-117 (TFH), filed Sept 8 2022. Argues Bidens Sept 1 2022 prime-time anti-MAGA speech poisoned the jury pool. Heavily annotated by Ryan with terms gerrymandering, lobbying, voting rights, impossible political influence, no process more sacred than the right of the Accused to a fair trial.
Govt response6 documents in 5 items
Responses from DC DOC, the U.S. Marshals, and federal agencies.
grievance_form · May 17, 2022
Tablet Submission Response: IGP #20220505-120 (water shutoff) - LT Lancaster 5/16/22
DCDOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form Tablet Submission Response for IGP # 20220505-120 (the electronic water-shutoff grievance). DOC Response dated 05/11/2022 by LT Lancaster, dated 5/16/22: the allegations on this IGP is currently being investigated. Manager: COVID-19. Inmate Grievance Coordinator signature 5/17/22 - the date the investigation was closed.
letter · Mar 21, 2022
Peter Stager — Major Sheila Marr DOC response to IGP grievance #20220201-685 (3/21/22)
DC DOC response memo. TO: Inmate Peter Stager, DCDC# 376784. FROM: Major Sheila Marr, #2 Shift, dated 3/21/22 (initialed SM). SUBJECT: Response to Inmate Grievance. RE: Grievance #20220201-685. Text: "Upon review of your grievance 20220201-685, on this date the officer may have requested that you ask due to maintenance being present in an effort to prevent unnecessary injury to staff and inmates. The latter portion of your grievance will be referred to the PREA Coordinator."
grievance_form · Nov 17, 2021
Yellow IGP #22111223-829 vs Officer J. Johnson — denied Non-Grievable by TCAM (11/22/21)
Yellow inmate copy of DC DOC PP 4030.1 Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form, IGP # 22111223-829 (companion to 848), submitted by Ryan Nichols 11/17/21 against Officer J. Johnson; DOC response handwritten Non-Grievable, See Attached by responder TCAM (PCM dept) dated 11/22/21.
grievance_form · Sep 20, 2021
Informal Grievance — ERT Racial Slur Incident (9/18/21)
Informal Grievance Form by Ryan Nichols (DCDC #376795, Unit C2B) regarding the Sept 18, 2021 ERT Team incident in which an ERT team member called inmates "Cracker Ass Pussys" as they left pod C2B. Cites inmate handbook "Freedom from discrimination based on race". Requests body cam footage review.
exhibit2 pages
DC DOC Inmate Handbook 2022-2023
Page 3 of DC DOC Inmate Handbook listing inmate rights including access to legal assistance, freedom from abuse, access to health care, and freedom from discrimination. Describes Central Detention Facility (CDF) and Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF).
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