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United States v. Nichols
Case No. 1:21-cr-00117 · U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia · 10 federal charges · Judge Hon. Thomas F. Hogan (pretrial & detention, 2021–2023); Hon. Royce C. Lamberth (plea, sentencing & judgment, 2023–2025)
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May 8, 2022
Statement in defense of Ryan Nichols — page 2 (signatures)
Page 2 of 2 — signature roster of nine J6 co-detainees attesting to the page-1 statement (j6s24-003) that the Brandon Fellows tablet message accusing Ryan Nichols is false and misleading. Each entry lists DC DOC number, name, signature, and date (5/7/2022 to 5/8/2022).
ReadMay 7, 2022
Statement in defense of Ryan Nichols (re: Brandon Fellows tablet message) — page 1
Page 1 of 2 of a multi-detainee witness statement dated 5/7/2022, drafted in response to a tablet message (DCDOCTA-2085, pod C2B) authored by Brandon Fellows. The drafter recovers Fellows's message accusing Ryan Nichols (the "detail member") of physically threatening him over an NPR article, names corroborating witnesses, and asserts the allegations are false and misleading.
ReadMay 6, 2022
DC DOC Issues log - April-May 2022 (CPL Abdullah, water shutoffs, suicidal)
Dated log of DC DOC (DC jail) issues April-May 2022. 4/9/22 CPL Abdullah said LT Moore was fired over Nov 11 spray incident on Mock; Kenny and Wally Knight unaccounted for. 4/20/22 Division of Infectious Disease (Mr. Carlos Franco-Paredes of University of Colorado Anschutz) visit re: Covid lawsuit; LT Bruce, Sgt Adam Cola listed. 4/20/22 Taken to SHU-A. 4/28/22 board hearing. 5/1/22 water turned off at 2:45pm; 5/2/22 water back on. 5/5/22 told LT Allen suicidal; CPL Ngumdo too. 5/6/22 told other officers suicidal, finally taken to mental health.
ReadMay 5, 2022
DOJ Announces Edward Kelley’s January 6 Arrest
Official May 5, 2022 DOJ release announcing Kelley’s arrest and summarizing complaint-stage allegations, with an express presumption-of-innocence notice.
ReadMay 3, 2022
Edward J. Kelley Criminal Complaint — May 3, 2022
One-page criminal complaint in D.D.C. magistrate matter No. 1:22-mj-00096-RMM. The complaint records charging allegations and is not a finding of guilt.
ReadMay 3, 2022
FBI Statement of Facts Supporting Edward Kelley Complaint
Fourteen-page FBI Statement of Facts supporting the May 2022 complaint. It contains the government’s probable-cause allegations and identification account.
ReadMay 2, 2022
DOJ jury-verdict record — Thomas Webster
The Justice Department reported that a jury found Webster guilty on May 2, 2022 of five felonies and one misdemeanor. The page records the jury result and government account; it is not an independent assessment of character.
ReadMay 2, 2022
Electronic IGP #2022050-120 (5/2/22 follow-up): 20+ hours no water, TORTURE
Second electronic IGP # 2022050-120 (Response ID 192766) submitted by Ryan Nichols 5/2/22 3:47 PM, following up about being deprived of water 20 hours 15 minutes (2:45 PM 5/1 to ~11 AM 5/2) over actions of cell 10 inmate. Calls treatment cruel and unusual punishment, the better word for it is TORTURE, compares to China, North Korea, Russia.
ReadMay 2, 2022
IGP #2022050-120 page 2: Civil court max damages, McBride contact, release demand
Page 2 of electronic IGP # 2022050-120 dated 5/2/22 - Ryan Nichols reiterates no disciplinary issues since arrest 1/18/21 or arrival 3/9/21, asks for MAX damages in civil court for Solitary Confinement at DC DOC, demands release from DC DOC due to unconstitutional conditions of confinement. Provides attorney Joseph McBride contact 917-757-9537 for settlement.
ReadMay 1, 2022
Electronic IGP #2022050-120: Water shut off 3-4 hrs, cell 9 inmate medical emergency
Electronic Informal Grievance Form (IGP # 2022050-120, Response ID 192673) submitted by Ryan Nichols on 5/1/22 at 9:53 PM detailing 3-4 hour water shutoff in cell while cell 9 inmate had medical emergency and threw up. Officers shut water off to punish cell 9 inmate but his water was also shut. Will inform attorney Joseph McBride.
ReadMay 1, 2022
IGP #2022050-120 page 2: solitary 50+ hrs, anxiety, mental state, dehydration
Page 2 of electronic IGP # 2022050-120 (companion to j6s13-012). Continuation of Ryan Nichols 5/1/22 grievance about water shutoff, describing being locked in solitary 50+ hours, severely affected mental state, anxiety rising, no disciplinary issues, approved to return to C2B. Key quote: This is punishment without a need for guilt.
ReadApr 26, 2022
IGP Formal Grievance re: Food Service unanswered (4/26/22, ref 20220414-304)
DOC PP 4030.1 Inmate Formal Grievance Form filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795) on 4/26/22 escalating informal grievance #20220414-304 about the disparity in food quality between Kosher/Halal meals and regular diet meals.
ReadApr 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."
ReadApr 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."
ReadApr 21, 2022
Wardens Administrative Remedy Form — Mental Health Treatment Denial (4/21/22)
DC DOC Wardens Administrative Remedy Form (PP 4030.1) filed by Ryan Nichols, DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B, signed 4/21/22, stamped RECEIVED APR 25 2022, IGP #20220425-991. Appeals lack of mental health treatment: missed 3/25/22 evaluation, scheduled with therapist 3/30/22, told would receive long-term mental health treatment at OCDC but never checked in 2/3 weeks later. PTSD diagnosis, anxiety/depression triggered, mental health meds not delivered, sitting in solitary confinement as punishment for not signing a form. Wardens response: No response, elevated to next level. Inmate Grievance Coordinator signature 5/27/22.
ReadApr 21, 2022
Envelope to Kelly Meggs (co-defendant) from Zachry Meggs, Florida, Apr 2022
Envelope addressed to fellow J6 co-defendant Kelly Meggs (Offender ID 376780) at DC CTF, postmarked Orlando FL on 21 Apr 2022. Return address Zachry Meggs (family), 14100 SW 101st Ln, Dunnellon FL 34432. Jail processing mark C2B-09. Apparently misfiled into Ryan Nichols’s mail collection, or kept by Ryan as memorabilia of co-detention.
ReadApr 20, 2022
Handwritten daily log of SMU-A segregation 4/20-5/5/22 (Ryan Nichols journal)
Handwritten daily log/journal by Ryan Nichols documenting his time in SMU-A (Special Management Unit / segregation) from Wed 4/20/22 through Thu 5/5/22 after refusing to sign a non-animosity form. Names multiple DOC officers (Lt Lancaster, Lt Allen, Cpl Pittman, Cpl Wilson, Sgt Franklin, Lt Bruce, supervisor refused to come). Documents denials of recreation, phone calls, showers, water shutoff, suicidal ideation, and ICPs filed electronically.
ReadApr 20, 2022
IGP 20220414-804 Informal Resolution w/ DOC Response by Dalton (filed 4/13, resp 4/20/22)
DOC PP 4030.1 Informal Resolution Complaint Form, IGP # 20220414-804, filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B) on 4/13/22 re: Kosher/Halal meal quality vs regular diet. Stamped RECEIVED Apr 14 2022. DOC Response from Dalton (COVID-19 manager) dated 14 Apr 22 / 4/20/22.
ReadApr 20, 2022
IGP 2209716-259 Informal Resolution re: Non-Animosity form / Brandon Fellows / Lt Bruce (4/20/22)
DOC PP 4030.1 Informal Resolution Complaint Form filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B) on 4/20/22 in the evening about being asked by Lt Bruce to sign a Non-Animosity/Non-Aggression form regarding Brandon Fellows. DOC response: "Non-grievable - See attached." This is the grievance that was denied in scan 005 (#2209716-259). Stamped RECEIVED APR 25 2022.
ReadApr 20, 2022
IGP 2209716-282 Informal Resolution re: Mental Health follow-up nondelivery (4/20/22, resp 4/29/22)
DOC PP 4030.1 Informal Resolution Complaint Form, IGP # 2209716-282, filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C-2B) on 4/20/22 complaining mental health follow-up promised at 2-week intervals was not happening. DOC response dated 4/29/22: "Seen for Mental Health Follow-Up appointment 4/27/2022. Assessment plan was completed and will be referred to open. Grievance Resolved." Stamped RECEIVED APR 25 2022 and COMPLETED.
ReadApr 20, 2022
Step 1 IGP #22090716-282: Original mental health follow-up grievance, return to open pop
DC DOC Step 1 Informal Resolution Form (IGP # 22090716-282) by Ryan Nichols dated 4/20/22 - the foundational mental health follow-up grievance referenced throughout the May 2022 chain. Met with therapist 3/30/22 but no long-term mental health care; meeting consisted of being told he talks about PTSD and conditions of confinement. DOC Response 4/29/22 by Hodges: Seen for Mental Health Follow-Up appointment 4/27/2022, assessment plan was completed and will be returned to open population. Grievance resolved. Manager COVID-19, 5/3/22.
ReadApr 20, 2022
DENIAL of Inmate IGP Form 2209716-259 by T. Campbell (4/25/22)
DOC PP 4030.1 Denial of Inmate IGP Form (Attachment B), grievance # 2209716-259, dated 4/20/2022, denied by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell on 4/25/2022. Returned because the issue is addressed in Grievance # 2209716-260.
ReadApr 19, 2022
Shane Jenkins — DC DOC response on returned flash drive (IGP #20220323-324)
Letter from Wanda Patten, DC DOC Deputy Director of Operations, responding to grievance about resident Shane Jenkins #377-186, confirming his flash drive was returned to sender due to employee error (employee was unaware that all discoveries are sent to the litigation department).
ReadApr 19, 2022
Shane Jenkins — DCDOC Tablet Submission Response cover (IGP #20220323-324)
DC DOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form / Tablet Submission Response cover sheet for Warden Administrative Remedy Grievance IGP #20220323-324, with response Please see attached and Inmate Grievance Coordinator signature dated 4/21/2022.
ReadApr 17, 2022
Continued motion notes: Deliberate Indifference and Access to Basics
Continuation page (sections 4-6) of the change-of-venue / conditions outline. Argues deliberate indifference, requests injunctive relief, and itemizes deprivation of basics like haircuts (13 mo), shower (5 days), worship/communion (never), family contact.
ReadApr 17, 2022
Habeas/Conditions/Discovery notes for change-of-venue, Apr 17 2022
Ryan Nichols handwritten outline at DC Jail CTF (C2B) preparing change-of-venue arguments: PTSD habeas motion, conditions-of-confinement claims, and discovery issues. Lists supporting evidence types and complaints about lockdown.
ReadApr 17, 2022
Motion outline continued: informants, media, PTSD triggers, guards
Continuation page (sections 7-11). Notes motions for final call, informants, media motion, Mike Pence/PTSD triggers citing Boyland/White et al., guard names/badges, solitary, media infiltration (NPR, Randy Ireland, Feds), and cameras/bodycams.
ReadApr 16, 2022
Timeline - p9 (23-1 lockdown, mail delays, Ryan Samsel beating, Fairlamb)
Page 9 of timeline. 23-1 lockdown until April 16 when given detail; some days 30 hours in cell. Mail extremely late (March mail in August). No haircut/shave since before arriving March 9. No religious or VA services. Cannot have in-person attorney meeting unless vaccinated; Ryan sent to quarantine 2 weeks of July for in-person with vaccinated attorney. 2 black inmates told us white boys would be treated worse without them. Ryan Samsel beaten March in C2B. Officer Holmes incident with Scott Fairlamb singing God Bless America Fuck America Shut the fuck up.
ReadApr 13, 2022
DC DOC Formal Grievance: inadequate mental health treatment (4/13/22)
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1, IGP #20220420-921) filed by Ryan Nichols #376795 C2B on 4/13/22 escalating Informal Grievance #20220330-526 — appointments only 3-10 minutes long, asking only to schedule another appointment, no mental-health therapy at DC DOC. Witnessed by Sgt Kenneth Harrelson U.S. Marines.
ReadApr 13, 2022
IGP 20220420-921 Formal Grievance re: Mental Health Treatment Denied (CENTRAL EVIDENCE) (4/13/22)
DOC PP 4030.1 Inmate Formal Grievance Form (Attachment D), IGP # 20220420-921, the central mental health grievance referenced throughout the case file. Filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B) on 4/13/22, signed by inmate again 4/13/22. Escalates Informal Grievance # 20220330-526 about mental health appointments being inadequate. DOC Response from DeVera Jones (OMHS) dated 4/19/22, Manager: Beth Jordan, dated 4/20/2022. "Witnessed by Sgt Kenneth Harrison."
ReadApr 13, 2022
Inmate Formal Grievance — Mental Health Care, USMC Veteran PTSD (4/13/22)
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment D), filed by Ryan Nichols, DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B, signed 4/13/22. IGP #20220420-921. Health Care category. Complains 3/25/22 appointment was only 3-5 min to schedule, 3/30/22 was 10 min with therapist who said shed check back. Notes hes an honorably discharged Marine Corps veteran with PTSD; needs more than 10 min every 2 weeks of mental health care. Cites Sgt Kenneth Thornton, USMC Ret. as witness. DOC Response by De Vera Jones, OMSA: Nichols seen 3/25 and 3/30/22 for consultations; Dr. Bowes will reach out for blood work appointment and discuss long-term therapy options. Manager Names not filled out correctly per Ryan.
ReadApr 13, 2022
IGP Informal Resolution Complaint Form re: Kosher/Halal meal quality (4/13/22)
DOC PP 4030.1 Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form filed by Ryan Nichols (DCDC# 376795, Unit C2B) on 4/13/22 complaining that Jewish Kosher and Muslim Halal meals are noticeably better quality than the regular diet meals.
ReadApr 11, 2022
Envelope to Kelly Meggs from Connie Meggs (wife/co-defendant), Apr 2022
Envelope addressed to Kelly Meggs (Offender 376780) at DC CTF from Connie Meggs (his wife and J6 co-defendant), 14100 SW 101st Ln, Dunnellon FL 34432. Postmark Orlando FL 328, 11 APR 2022. Jail processing C2B-09.
ReadApr 8, 2022
Benjamin Larocca — Plea Agreement, ECF No. 48
Written agreement governing Larocca’s guilty plea to one misdemeanor count.
ReadApr 8, 2022
Benjamin Larocca — Statement of Offense, ECF No. 47
Admitted factual basis for Larocca’s one-count plea. It places his Capitol entry at approximately 2:53 p.m. and exit at approximately 3:06 p.m.
ReadApr 6, 2022
James McGrew veteran witness statement re DC DOC (p.2, signed 4-6-22)
McGrew page 2 (signed 4-6-22): Judge Howell has tried to step in to facilitate his treatment which jail still has not provided; mental health in constant decline; moods up and down; chronic pain worse; has watched other veterans' mental health decline across the board; spends most time in his cell because anxiety is too bad to be around people. Signed James McGrew 4-6-22.
ReadApr 6, 2022
Jessica Watkins veteran witness statement re DC DOC (p.1)
Page 1 of Jessica Watkins (#376520) veteran witness statement: 172 days solitary in 2021 plus 60 more in 2022, choir-singing hallucinations, refused therapy after declining drugs, nutritional deficiency (hair fell out, bruises, eyesight), and staff harassment over J6 political beliefs blaming detainees for DC police suicides.
ReadApr 6, 2022
Jessica Watkins veteran witness statement re DC DOC (p.2, signed 6 Apr 22)
Page 2 (signed) of Watkins' affidavit: filthy peroxide cleaner instead of bleach, black mold/sewer flies/cockroaches, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Louie Gohmert congressional visit, due process violations (seized/lost Discovery), constant mail interference, improper strip searches of transgender detainee. Signed Jessica Watkins #376520, 6 Apr 22.
ReadApr 4, 2022
Peter Stager — Religious Services request denied, no Sunday services (Ryan Nichols, 4/4/22)
DC DOC Religious Services Inmate Request Form submitted by Ryan Nichols (DCDC #376795, C2B-10) asking to attend Sunday church services. Staff response highlighted: "There are no Sunday services at this time." Response ID 176827, dated 04-05-2022.
ReadApr 4, 2022
Peter Stager — Case Management request for family visit, Ryan Nichols 4/4/22
DC DOC Case Management Inmate Request Form by Ryan Nichols (DCDC #376795, C2-B-Level 57, Cell 10) asking for a 2-hour visit with his wife and father on 4/8/22 or 4/15/22. Notes family coming from Texas; may require deputy warden approval. Handwritten annotation: "Request sent McCui[n] 4/7". Top: "Stan, Ian, or Dan" notation.
ReadApr 2, 2022
IGP #20220330-520 — DOC response to Shane Jenkins formal grievance (4/2/22)
DCDOC Formal Grievance Tablet Submission Response for Shane Jenkins (DCDC #377186, C2B) on IGP #20220330-520. DOC affirms ongoing medical stay-in-place by Mayor due to Covid-19, will be modified based on CDC updates.
ReadApr 1, 2022
Brian P. McCreary — Sentencing Hearing Transcript
Ninety-four-page transcript of the April 1, 2022 sentencing hearing before Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell.
ReadApr 1, 2022
Brian P. McCreary — Signed Criminal Judgment
Seven-page signed judgment recording the Count 2 conviction, dismissal of four counts, probation, intermittent confinement, home detention, fine, assessment, and restitution.
ReadApr 1, 2022
DOJ Sentencing Record for Lonnie Leroy Coffman
Official DOJ release confirming the April 1, 2022 sentence: 46 months on each federal count and 15 months on the D.C. count, all concurrent, followed by three years of supervised release.
ReadApr 1, 2022
Reported Firsthand Statement from Lonnie Coffman Before Sentencing
Courthouse News reported that Coffman wrote the sentencing judge that he had not intended to hurt anyone or destroy property. This source is preserved as a lead to a firsthand statement; the native letter remains pending.
ReadMar 31, 2022
Conditions log — DC DOC Notes page 7, Mar 21-31 (Cpl Allen, PTSD requests, NPR contact)
Page 7: 3/21 Cpl Allen incident & mental-health request, 3/22 Major Talley questioning re email grievance, 3/23-24 no mental-health appt, 3/30 therapist says no long-term mental health treatment available, 3/31 outside party (Brandon) enters at 6:45pm soliciting statements for NPR about Mellis and others — Capt Wilson notified.
ReadMar 30, 2022
Formal Grievance 3/30/22 — IGP denial appeal (IGP 20220328-441)
DC DOC Inmate Formal Grievance Form filed by Nichols 3/30/22 escalating denial of IGP 20220328-441 (informal). Claims his informal grievance was denied as non-grievable; argues per inmate handbook page 12, denial of access to informal resolution/IGP process is itself a grievable issue, and that prior IGPs have been ignored or unanswered.
ReadMar 29, 2022
David Alan Blair DOJ Guilty-Plea Announcement — March 29, 2022
Official DOJ announcement reporting Blair’s guilty plea to interfering with a law-enforcement officer during a civil disorder. The conduct narrative is attributed to DOJ and court documents. The later civil opinion confirms the remaining criminal charges were dismissed.
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