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Clifford James Meteer

Pardoned January 6 defendant

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Clifford 'Cliff' Meteer is a Knoxville, Tennessee man — and the court record is clear about one thing: he hurt no one. FACT: The government itself stated Meteer is not accused of any violent acts or destruction of property at the Capitol on January 6. He walked in the Senate Wing door at 2:24 p.m. carrying a sign, and was removed by police. (WBIR; DOJ) FACT: He pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor — parading, demonstrating, or picketing. A man with a sign. No weapon, no fists, no broken glass. FACT: The January 20, 2025 clemency proclamation covered January 6 defendants. If you know Cliff, help tell the rest of who he is. Case record: United States v. Meteer, No. 1:21-cr-630, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Arrested August 10, 2021. Pleaded guilty January 13, 2022. Sentenced to 60 days, 36 months probation, 60 hours community service and $500 restitution. This profile is unclaimed. If this is you — or your family — claiming it is free, forever.

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Case number
1:21-cr-630
Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Disposition
Arrested 8/10/21. Pleaded guilty 1/13/22. Sentenced 4/21/22 to 60 days in jail, followed by 36 months of probation, including 60 hours of community service and $500 restitution.
Arrested
August 10, 2021
Plea
January 13, 2022
Sentenced
April 21, 2022

Charges

  • Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority
  • Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building
  • Entering and Remaining on the Floor of Congress
  • Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building

Sentence

60 days in jail, followed by 36 months of probation, including 60 hours of community service and $500 restitution

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