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William D. Merry Jr.
Pardoned January 6 defendant
Documented editorial-use imageWilliam D. Merry Jr. is a New London, Connecticut man whose January 6, 2021 case ran quietly through federal court with no drawn-out fight. (FACT, NBC Connecticut, DOJ) The record: arrested February 4, 2021, initial appearance February 12, 2021. Information filed December 29, 2021. Pleaded guilty January 5, 2022. Sentenced April 11, 2022 to 45 days in jail, nine months of supervised release including 80 hours of community service, and $500 restitution. He put in the community service hours the court ordered. (FACT, DOJ) On January 20, 2025, President Trump proclaimed "a full, complete and unconditional pardon" for January 6 defendants nationwide. William D. Merry Jr.'s case falls within that sweep. (DOCUMENTED INFERENCE, White House proclamation; individual certificate not independently confirmed) Case record: Case No. 1:21-cr-748, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. This profile is unclaimed. If this is you, or your family, claiming it is free, forever.
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On the record
- Case number
- 1:21-cr-748
- Court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Disposition
- Arrested 2/4/21. Initial appearance held 2/12/21. Information filed 12/29/21. Pleaded guilty on 1/5/22. Sentenced 4/11/22 to 45 days in jail, nine months of supervised release, including 80 hours community service, $500 restitution.
- Arrested
- February 4, 2021
- Plea
- January 5, 2022
- Sentenced
- April 11, 2022
Charges
- Theft of Government Property
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds
- Disorderly Conduct Which Impedes the Conduct of Government Business
- Disruptive Conduct in the Capitol Buildings
Sentence
45 days in jail, nine months of supervised release, including 80 hours community service, $500 restitution
Press & news
- https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/defendants/merry-jr-william-d →
- https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/investigations/jan-6-suspect-from-new-london-is-sentenced-to-prison/2977403/ →
- https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/61649933/united-states-v-merry/ →
- https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/granting-pardons-and-commutation-of-sentences-for-certain-offenses-relating-to-the-events-at-or-near-the-united-states-capitol-on-january-6-2021/ →
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Connection to United States v. Nichols
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