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Spray Incident - Officers Viewpoint timecode p1 (Fanone, white shirt cop)
Page 1 of detailed video-timecode log titled Spray Incident - Officers Viewpoint. Actual time 16:02:34 Ryan sprays. 7min 43sec: Is Fanone in hallway? Left hand side. White shirt cop starts assaulting helpless woman with baton and fists. Relentless - Woman in Red shirt. Officer on ledge grabs baton of white shirt cop after he hit protestors 7 times in the head. 9:30 video time: officer in white shirt has struck 28 times. 11:24 officer punches woman in red shirt with left hand. 14:01 officer batons man out of tunnel in back and back of the head - Helmet #4011.
Source: J6 Scan 5 folder / Drive
ReadTestimony of Kelly Meggs — Forms forged, Cap Police civil suit served (p.3)
Page 3 of Meggs testimony. Housed in solitary without request - forms signed for them when they refused (refused 3 times then form signed for him). No video visits despite rest of jail having them. No video visits with attorney. "Have seen 0 evidence of my charges other than a copy of a few documents." Attorney calls take weeks. Food horrible no nutrition - all carb/fat/soy. Cells rust and mold. No chiropractic - "Too bad, we don't do that", denied additional mattress for back pain. Rusty shower areas. In-person Capitol Police served civil suit via guy with visitor tag - did not have to quarantine, but legal visits require detainee quarantine/lockdown. Beyond 24 hours no food or water on arrival.
Source: J6 Scan 11 — Letters From Inside DC Jail / Drive
ReadTestimony of Kelly Meggs — Samsel beaten, Coffman missed meds, AC off 4 days (p.2)
Page 2 of Meggs testimony. Sgt Franklin & CPL Hubbard ("both great people") had preconceived white supremacist/racist notions from staff/media. No bail at 52 with no prior arrests, designated terrorist at FL bond hearing over "destruction charge" DOJ now says no evidence of but won't drop to keep him detained. Heard screams at 3:15-3:30am - found out next day Ryan Samsel had been brutally beaten in next pod. Lonnie Coffman age 72 several times 3-4 hrs late for medication every 12 hours. In June AC turned off 4 days in C2B at 95+F, slept on concrete floor in underwear.
Source: J6 Scan 11 — Letters From Inside DC Jail / Drive
ReadThats One Big Flag timeline - sledgehammer handed TO police at 5:25
Timeline of "Thats One Big Flag" video starting 3:54:11 PM. Critical: at 5:14-5:25 Waldo grabs sledgehammer and HANDS IT IN TO POLICE. Documents Window Recorder coordinating with others, Red Face man (Redskin), and orange beanie tac-vest man arguing with Waldo pulling him off wall.
Source: J6 Scan 6 folder / Drive
ReadThe 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.
Source: J6 Scan 4 folder / Drive
ReadThe Final Call - p3 Redneck Pod, Kash Kelly, Troy Smocks
…ves, chaplain distributing it weekly. Sgts/Lts referring to J6 unit as the Redneck Pod. Black J6 inmates Kash Kelly and Tr…
ReadThings to Check - Red Flags discovery checklist (Gina Bisignano etc.)
Defense red-flags checklist - Gina Bisignano arrest database, unknown LV phone-recording lady, Frogman patch named White, Waldo talking into mic at 0:21, fire-extinguisher label HJR-46H, multiple protesters with red spray bottles at 46:16, wind direction inquiry, Infowars video timestamps showing officers leaving shields/batons/spray bottles unattended, chain-of-custody concerns.
Source: J6 Scan 6 folder / Drive
ReadTimeline - 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.
Source: J6 Scan 4 folder / Drive
ReadTimeline - p8 (DC DOC arrival conditions, bologna diet, breakfast sabotage)
Page 8 of timeline detailing DC DOC arrival conditions: no shower 4-5 days, no cell exit 6-7 days, no phone 8-10 days. Officer harassment, threats to move to BLM side and be stabbed if they didnt act right. Bologna 4/7 nights per week, weight loss, commissary the only way to keep weight on. Breakfast intentionally delivered 1:30-4am to wake them up, lights on, doors slammed - Ryan finally made a sign refusing breakfast to get sleep.
Source: J6 Scan 4 folder / Drive
ReadTimeline - What I Remember p1 (J6 pre-trip prep)
Page 1 of Ryan Nichols timeline of recollections leading to January 6. Lists Trump posting about being in DC on Jan 6 and the Insurrection Act on FB; followed Trump, Giuliani, Sidney Powell, General Flynn, Lin Wood, Mike Lindell; built gun box with father Don to stay weapons-compliant; brought 10 round mags (no high-capacity); Antifa/BLM violence concerns; borrowed body armor; considered driving to Kentucky for armor.
ReadTimothy Hale (Hale-Cusanelli #376441) veteran witness statement (signed)
Timothy Hale veteran statement listing experiences in DC DOC: religious discrimination, ideological repression, no nutrition or gym access, extended solitary, no veterans/mental health services, mail/phone/electronic abuses, denial of legal counsel, mold/insects, targeted political/racial harassment by staff, jailhouse-snitch sabotage, restricted law library, and 1.5 years isolation. Specifically references Ryan Nichols' decline. Signed Timothy Hale #376441.
Source: J6 Scan 34 — Witness Statements / Notes / Drive
ReadUnconstitutional Conditions of Confinement habeas outline (Chandler v DC DOC)
Ryan's outline for Writ of Habeas Corpus on unconstitutional conditions of confinement and due-process violations. Lists Eighth Amendment cruel/unusual punishment incidents: Pussy Ass Cracker incident Sep 18; J. Johnson white privilege incident Nov 17; mace sprayed/everyone choking Nov 29; Staff Appreciation Day lockdown; Dec 18 & 19 24-hour lockdown. Cases: 1) Chandler v District of Columbia Dept of Corrections; 2) Irish Republican Army Hunger strike Bobby Sands.
Source: J6 Scan 34 — Witness Statements / Notes / Drive
ReadVideo timecode analysis: I cant breathe, Thats one Big Flag
Detailed video timecode analysis of January 6 footage. Notes Kambria Caldwell email kambriaa.caldwell@yahoo.com (Kami on family chat) for sending video links/news articles. Compares two videos: I cant breathe (57 seconds start, 1:16:06) and Patriots Storm US Capitol/Officers viewpoint (15:51:42 start) and Thats one Big Flag (15:54:10), demonstrating crowd chanting Pull the cops out, USA chants overtake it at 1:04, spray canister coming into view at 3:02 passed up to Alex then back, man yelling Knock that gd damn window out.
Source: J6 Scan 5 folder / Drive
ReadVideo timestamp cross-reference: Patriots Storm vs Officers View (with Alex Harkrider)
Detailed handwritten cross-reference of two J6 videos (PSUSC and Officers View) with synchronized timestam…
ReadVideo timestamps page 2: blond woman beaten, Ryan looking on
Continued handwritten video log documenting Capitol Police officer-on-protester violence (kick to face, heel stomps on blonde-haired woman) with Ryan Nichols positioned as eyewitness 5-10 feet away at 4:11:22 PM. Direct exculpatory evidence pertinent to compensation claim.
Source: J6 Scan 6 folder / Drive
ReadWhy I Brought Guns - Militia definition & Article 2 Section 2
Page 3 of statement. Defines militia per Merriam-Webster, clarifies intent of guns was personal protection to/from Virginia, not into DC unless Insurrection Act signed. Cites Article 2 Section 2 of the Constitution on President as Commander in Chief.
Source: J6 Scan 2 folder / Drive
ReadWhy I Brought Guns to D.C. - reasons 1 & 2 (Insurrection Act)
Page 2 of personal statement. Explains two reasons for bringing guns toward DC: (1) protection while crossing US by vehicle in legal manner with separated ammo, (2) President Trump posting about the Insurrection Act on social media, leading him to interpret call for militia as directed toward him as a former Armed Forces member.
Source: J6 Scan 2 folder / Drive
ReadWhy I Marched TO The Capitol - statement page 1
Handwritten statement explaining decision to march to Capitol. References Trump speech at Ellipse and his directive to march down Pennsylvania Ave. References related Statements Trump Made Jan 6th paper.
Source: J6 Scan 2 folder / Drive
ReadWork Performance Comments — Sgt. Franklin: Outstanding Detail Squad Member
Work Performance Comments (second/shorter narrative) by Sergeant Shawn Franklin, C Building Zone Supervisor. Inmate Nichols, Ryan, DCDC# 376-795, housed in C2B since entering Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF). Outstanding in-housed detail squad member since assignment 3/9/2021. Ensures cleanliness of entire housing unit with little to no supervision. 100% effort. Positive institutional behavior with staff and population. Mentor and morale booster. Likely a companion to scan 031.
Source: J6 Scan 8 folder / Drive
ReadWork Performance Comments — Sgt. Shawn Franklin Recommends Nichols
Work Performance Comments narrative authored by Sergeant Shawn Franklin, C Building Zone Supervisor at Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF, DC DOC). States inmate Nichols, Ryan, DCDC# 376-795, has been housed in C2B since entering CTF, has been outstanding, natural leader, 100% effort. Since entering CTF, Inmate Nichols hasnt had any adverse action or any Disciplinary Reports for negative institutional behavior. Mentor used daily by uniform and non-uniform staff. Morale booster and counselor. Recommends Nichols be given next position based on excellent work ethic and positive institutional behavior.
Source: J6 Scan 8 folder / Drive
ReadArgument notes: influencing a juror, racial prejudice analogy, Tyler FBI/Fitzer
Handwritten supporting argument for Motion to Dismiss: discusses sitting President influencing jury pool, influence of racial prejudice citing case reversal if found, the hypothetical "if Biden said blacks are the enemy of the state", asks how MAGA Republicans are fair game for sub-constitutional treatment. References Tyler FBI supervisor and Jeffery Fifer.
Source: J6 Scan 10 folder / Drive
ReadBodycam log page 2 - officer helmet numbers and timestamps
…g crowd, signaling to stop) for use identifying officers in J6 footage.
ReadBodycam log page 3 - Spray Incident Officers Viewpoint
Continuation of bodycam discovery log titled "Spray Incident - Officers Viewpoint" cataloging timestamps, helmet numbers, and officer behavior including spraying civilians with hands up, lieutenant rank, baton strikes to protester face.
Source: J6 Scan 5 folder / Drive
ReadBodycam log page 4 - Capitol Police violence timestamps
Page 4 of bodycam discovery log documenting Capitol Police officer violence: white shirt officer punching woman, baton strikes to face, blood on hat, officers striking each other.
Source: J6 Scan 5 folder / Drive
ReadCoordination with Police page 2 - I Cant Breathe video timestamps
Sparse second-page continuation of "Coordination with Police" section citing video I Cant Breathe at 4:38-44, 1:30-40 and Patriots Storm US Capitol at 1:07:07.
Source: J6 Scan 6 folder / Drive
ReadDC DOC Informal Resolution Response — Denies Campbell Sabotage Claim
DC DOC Informal Resolution Response addressed to Ryan Nichols, DCDC# 376795, IGP #20220527-624. Responds to Ryans complaint that IGP Coordinator T. Campbell maliciously sabotaged his Step 4 Deputy Directors Appeal by remarking it Step 1. DOC says no IGP could be found on file with Campbells alleged markings; asks Nichols to provide a copy; concludes no evidence Campbell intentionally sabotaged his IGP.
Source: J6 Scan 8 folder / Drive
ReadDC DOC Inmate Handbook page 15 - Inmate Grievance Procedures (IGP)
Page 15 of DC DOC Inmate Handbook detailing Inmate Grievance Procedures (IGP) including the Informal Resolution Complaint Form (INF) 5-day filing rule and the categories of grievable issues.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadDC DOC Inmate Handbook page 16 - IGP cont., Non-Grievable, Formal Grievance
Page 16 of DC DOC Inmate Handbook continuing grievable issues (#7 Reprisals, #8 federal/local law violations, #10 PREA), listing Non-Grievable Issues, the Informal Resolution process, and starting the Formal Grievance Process.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadDC DOC Inmate Handbook page 17 - Formal Grievance, Appeal Levels
Page 17 of DC DOC Inmate Handbook covering formal grievance filing procedures, Level 1 and Level 2 Inmate Grievance Appeals, and beginning of Emergency Grievance procedures.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadDC DOC Inmate Handbook page 18 - Emergency Grievance, PREA Allegations
Page 18 of DC DOC Inmate Handbook covering Emergency Grievance filing procedures, sensitive grievances filed with Deputy Director, and Emergency Grievance for PREA (sexual abuse) allegations.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadDC Jail Inmate Handbook page 18 — Veteran Services / Reentry / Release sections
…Locator, Photo ID, and Release. Referenced by Ryan Nichols (j6s11-011) where he asked for a VA Rep per this page and staff…
ReadDefense strategy notes - 302, AUSA, plea options, NYT articles
Handwritten attorney/defendant strategy notes referencing FBI 302 reports, AUSA plea offers (5-20 years), megaphone leadership issue, NY Times article transcripts on firearms adjustments, Hurricane Rescue (Cajun Navy) angle.
Source: J6 Scan 6 folder / Drive
ReadEntrapment & Fed Involvement / Police Brutality outline page 3
Section divider/outline page 3 titled "Entrapment & Fed Involvement" with empty "Fed Sightings" video section and "Police Brutality" header pointing to Officers Viewpoint 3HR video at timestamps 1:48:27 and 2:06:15.
Source: J6 Scan 6 folder / Drive
ReadHabeas Corpus notes: Farmer v. Brennan deliberate indifference (p.2)
Habeas notes page 2 continuing Farmer v. Brennan analysis: Ryan's own thoughts in margin (what are minimal civilized measures? what does case law say re solitary & mental health?), Wilson v. Seiter on culpable state of mind, Estelle v. Gamble 429 U.S. 97 on deliberate indifference standard requiring more than mere negligence.
Source: J6 Scan 34 — Witness Statements / Notes / Drive
ReadHabeas Corpus notes: Farmer v. Brennan recklessness standard (p.3)
Habeas notes page 3 continuing Farmer: Eighth Amendment claimant must show more than indifference, Whitley standard purposeful/knowing conduct not necessary for conditions cases; deliberate indifference = recklessness; prison official liable only if aware of facts from which inference of substantial risk could be drawn and actually draws inference. Ryan's margin note: he has many grievances about conditions, solitary, mental health; facility is aware.
Source: J6 Scan 34 — Witness Statements / Notes / Drive
ReadHabeas Corpus notes: Hudson v. Palmer & Farmer v. Brennan (p.1)
Ryan's personal legal-research notes page 1 for Habeas Corpus filing under heading Deliberate Indifference: quotes Hudson v. Palmer, 468 U.S. 517 (1984) at 526 re prison administrators' duty to ensure safety; Farmer v. Brennan, 511 U.S. 825 (1994) Section II.A on Eighth Amendment liability requiring sufficiently serious deprivation and culpable state of mind.
Source: J6 Scan 34 — Witness Statements / Notes / Drive
ReadHabeas Corpus notes: Pugh v. Elrod & Lock v. Jenkins on visits/recreation
Legal research notes page 5 sub-topic 5: Punishment AND Visits AND Pre-Trial Detainee. a) Pugh v. Elrod, 542 F.2d 998 (7th Cir 1976) - family visits. b) Lock v. Jenkins, 641 F.2d 488 (7th Cir 1981) - time as pre-trial detainee = punishment; conditions of confinement same/worse than convicted at DC DOC; video visits, recreation time.
Source: J6 Scan 34 — Witness Statements / Notes / Drive
ReadHabeas Corpus notes: Rutherford v. Pitchess on cell searches & visits
Legal research notes page 4 sub-topic 4: Punishment AND Cell Search AND Pre-Trial Detainee, citing Rutherford v. Pitchess, 710 F.2d 572 (9th Cir 1983). Bullet notes: cell searches; contact visits - punishment = no visits without vaccine; contact vs non-contact visit, we get neither.
Source: J6 Scan 34 — Witness Statements / Notes / Drive
ReadHandwritten Essay - DC Jail Human Rights Violations (p.2)
Page 2 of handwritten essay by Ryan Nichols cataloging DC Jail conditions: begging for help through cell door windows, no visitors, no religious services, listed at 1901 D St SE Washington DC 20003.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadHandwritten Essay - On DC Jail Conditions & First World Country Standards
Handwritten manuscript page (p.1) by Ryan Nichols decrying DC Jail conditions and comparing them to the supposed First World standards of the United States; describes the facility as an evisceration facility.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadHandwritten Notes - Lombardini/Dowling Video Timestamps (cont.)
Continuation of timestamp notes covering crowd assaults by police and Lombardini, and quoted statements attributed to M. Dowling describing physical altercations.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadHandwritten Notes - Tunnel Bodycam Discovery (Laney serial)
Handwritten notes identifying Officer Joenika Laney body cam footage with timestamps of OC spray events and a man passing out in the tunnel.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadHandwritten Notes - Tunnel Bodycam Discovery (Leslie serial)
Handwritten notes referencing Officer Jeffrey Leslie body cam footage capturing officer L359 hitting a woman with audible screams.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadHandwritten Notes - Tunnel Video Discovery Request (Magnuson serial)
Handwritten notes identifying Erika Magnuson body cam footage from the tunnel where Victoria appears being taken back.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadHandwritten Notes - Tunnel Video Discovery Request (Mastony serial)
Handwritten notes identifying specific video footage Ryan needs for discovery - referencing the tunnel attack on a corner kid, Red Face person, and Sunshine telling police to hold the line.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadHandwritten Notes - Tunnel Video Discovery Request (Wilhoit serial)
Handwritten notes identifying another video footage Ryan needs for discovery, focusing on Officer Carlton Wilhoit striking McGrew with a baton and a conveniently failing body cam.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadHandwritten Notes - US Marshals Meeting at CDF
Handwritten cell notes documenting a meeting with US Marshals at DC jail, including complaints about staff and mold checks by Marshals.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
ReadHandwritten notes: Tunnel bodycam serial X6039BAU3 (Rodgers Shipmin Jr)
Handwritten notes identifying a tunnel bodycam serial number and officer name.
Source: J6 Scan 1 folder / Drive
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