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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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Dec 3, 2021
Transcript of December 3, 2021 status conference in United States v. Hostetter
Official-court-reporter transcript of the status conference at which six defendants were arraigned on the December 1, 2021 superseding indictment. Felipe Antonio “Tony” Martinez’s counsel entered a not-guilty plea, waived formal reading and did not object to a 60-day continuance. The indictment’s charges were accusations at that stage, not findings.
ReadDec 2, 2021
Inmate request form — 12/2/21 haircut & 2nd COVID shot before 12/20 hearing
Printed DC DOC Case Management Inmate Request Form (Response ID 138708) submitted 12/2/21 by Ryan Nichols, DCDC# 376795, C2-B Level 57 cell 10: requests haircut and second COVID shot before Dec 20 bond hearing. Handwritten note: 12/3 request sent — Davies.
ReadDec 1, 2021
Bond Hearing Transcript Excerpt — Judge Hogan acknowledges due process violation (Dec 2021)
Transcript page from the December 2021 bond hearing in U.S. v. Nichols. U.S. District Judge Thomas F. Hogan, on the record, agreed that 22-23 hours of cell confinement is "terrible" and stated: "I accept your argument that his due process rights were violated and that should be another basis for his release." Defense counsel Joseph McBride then raises Sixth Amendment violations and jail retaliation.
ReadNov 30, 2021
Scott Fairlamb — D.C. Circuit Appeal Docket No. 21-3083
Public docket listing for Fairlamb’s direct appeal from D.D.C. case No. 1:21-cr-00120-RCL-1.
ReadNov 25, 2021
Andrew Roman Carvajal — Sedition Hunters Identification and Image Source Lead
A third-party identification page naming Andrew Roman Carvajal as Insider #1157 and displaying multiple January 6 images. The page is preserved as an identity and photograph-source lead; original image provenance and reuse rights remain unverified.
ReadNov 23, 2021
DCDOC Tablet Submission Response — IGP #22111173-720 ear meds grievance resolved (12/3/21)
DCDOC Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form Tablet Submission Response to IGP #22111173-720 (Ryan Nichols, ear/sinus complaint) dated DOC Response 11/23/2021, stamps RECEIVED 11/18/2021 and COMPLETED 12/3/2021; grievance marked resolved with Sudafed delivery and follow-up.
ReadNov 22, 2021
Adam Johnson Plea Agreement — November 22, 2021
Official DOJ-linked plea agreement associated with Johnson’s guilty plea to count one of the information. Native binary capture remains pending.
ReadNov 22, 2021
Adam Johnson Statement of Offense — November 22, 2021
Official ten-page statement-of-offense PDF filed as ECF No. 39 in case No. 1:21-cr-00648-RBW. Full binary preservation and claim-level extraction remain pending.
ReadNov 22, 2021
Denial of Inmate IGP Form #22111223-848 by T. Campbell (11/22/21)
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment B Denial of IGP Form returning Ryan Nichols' grievance #22111223-848 dated 11/17/2021 on grounds it appears to be filed on behalf of a group; signed by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell on 11/22/2021.
ReadNov 22, 2021
Denial of Inmate IGP Form #22111223-887 — Lt. Moore OC spray grievance returned by T. Campbell (11/22/21)
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment B Denial of IGP Form returning Ryan Nichols' grievance #22111223-887 (Lt. Moore OC spray attack on C-2B pod, 11/11/21) on grounds it appears to be on behalf of a group; signed by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell on 11/22/2021.
ReadNov 22, 2021
Denial of Inmate IGP Form #22111223-829 by T. Campbell (11/22/21)
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Attachment B Denial of IGP Form returning Ryan Nichols' grievance #22111223-829 dated 11/17/2021 on grounds it appears to be on behalf of a group; signed by IGP Coordinator T. Campbell on 11/22/2021 (companion denial to the parallel pink form 848).
ReadNov 19, 2021
Ryan Nichols handwritten note re: Trump impeachment video and GTL pricing
Handwritten note by Ryan Nichols dated Nov 19, 2021 alleging Trump impeachment video was edited to cut out Rosanne Boyland lying there, and that GTL is overcharging families for texts.
ReadNov 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.
ReadNov 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.
ReadNov 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.
ReadNov 17, 2021
Jacob Chansley — DOJ Sentencing Record
Primary government sentencing record reporting 41 months imprisonment, three years supervised release, and $2,000 restitution.
ReadNov 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.
ReadNov 16, 2021
DC DOC Work Performance Rating — Ryan Nichols head detail (Nov 2021)
DC Department of Corrections Inmate Work Performance Rating for Ryan Nichols, evaluation period November 2021, position Head Detail. Rated Excellent across Quality, Quantity, Initiative, Dependability, and Outstanding for Response to Supervision. Recommended for promotion/pay raise.
ReadNov 15, 2021
IGP #22111183-794 ear infection meds — Grievance Resolved by DOC (DOC response 12/6/21)
DC DOC PP 4030.1 Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint #22111183-794 by Ryan Nichols dated 11/15/21 re ear infection denied meds; DOC RESPONSE filled in handwriting 12/6/2021 noting medication delivered 11/16/21, chronic care appointment with ENT referral, no signs of infection, grievance resolved. Stamps RECEIVED 11/18/21 and COMPLETED 12/6/2021.
ReadNov 15, 2021
IGP Informal Resolution Complaint — Medical/ear infection denied meds (11/15/21)
Pink DC DOC PP 4030.1 Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint filed by Ryan Nichols 11/15/21 over Health Care issue: prescribed ear infection medication never delivered despite multiple requests to the medical Nurse/Dr.
ReadNov 14, 2021
Daniel Caldwell witness statement re DC DOC (p.2, Nov 14 2021)
Caldwell page 2 dated Nov 14 2021: pepper-spray incident in confined space, failed to follow protocol, denied oxygen, medical refused vitals; Nov 15 fainted, ER at GW Univ told he was suffering from Post Concussion Syndrome ignored; Nov 11 attacking & unanswered. Broken grievance systems, well-documented within US Marshall Services; political prisoners with 0 rights, doubts Red Cross would help.
ReadNov 12, 2021
DOJ Plea Record for Lonnie Leroy Coffman
Official DOJ release confirming Coffman’s November 12, 2021 guilty plea to two federal destructive-device registration counts and one D.C. pistol-license count across the D.C. case and a transferred Alabama case.
ReadNov 12, 2021
Informal Grievance Form #133853 (IGP #22111173-720) — DC DOC Medical denied ear meds (11/12/21)
Electronic Informal Grievance Response ID 133853 / IGP #22111173-720 submitted by Ryan Nichols 11/12/21 11:48 PM against DC DOC MEDICAL for failure to deliver prescribed ear infection pill; stamped RECEIVED Nov 15 2021 and Nov 18 2021, COMPLETED 12/3/2021.
ReadNov 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.
ReadNov 10, 2021
Douglas Austin Jensen Superseding Indictment — ECF No. 50
Four-page superseding indictment filed November 10, 2021 listing seven charged counts. An indictment contains allegations and is not itself proof of guilt.
ReadNov 10, 2021
Scott Fairlamb — DOJ Sentencing Record
Official DOJ release recording the November 10, 2021 sentence of 41 months’ imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and $2,000 restitution.
ReadNov 10, 2021
United States v. Mellis — Superseding Indictment
Superseding indictment filed as ECF No. 25 in case 1:21-cr-00206-EGS. Charging language is attributed to the filing. Native PDF: 5 pages, 231,600 bytes, PDF 1.4, unencrypted. SHA-256 38660788f8160585a09a25039ec5460824c8d348afdeab66a58970cc970c0978.
ReadNov 5, 2021
DOJ January 6 call logs for senior officials
Official seven-page DOJ Office of Information Policy FOIA release containing redacted January 6, 2021 call logs associated with Jeffrey A. Rosen, Richard P. Donoghue, John P. Moran, and additional senior-official lists. The packet records timing and duration, not call content, and OIP cautions that it could not independently verify its annotated caller identities.
ReadNov 3, 2021
DCOL Family Medical Chart Summary — Ryan Nichols PTSD/Anxiety Diagnoses
DCOL Family Medical (805 Medical Circle Drive, Longview, TX 75605) Chart Summary, Print Date November 3, 2021. Patient: Ryan Nichols, DOB 12/06/1990, 110 Lacebark Ln, Longview, TX 75605, Insurance Blue Adv. Provider: Wendy Wilson APRN FNP-C. Documented Problems include PTSD (ICD-309.81/F43.10), Anxiety (ICD-300.00/F41.9), Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, Diverticulitis, Flank Pain, Pain in Thoracic Spine, Low Back Pain, Dermatitis, Polyarthralgia, Abnormal Thyroid Function. Medications: EpiPen, Sertraline 50mg, Levothyroxine. HIPAA disclosure approved for wife Bonnie, mom Patti Nichols, mother-in-law Lisa Chatham. Wife Bonnies number 832-364-8432. Report by Nellie Gruver.
ReadNov 3, 2021
Video: Reps. Gohmert & Greene Denied Access to the DC Jail (EX-541)
Two sitting members of Congress — Reps. Louie Gohmert and Marjorie Taylor Greene — arrive at the DC jail to inspect the conditions J6 detainees were held in, and are turned away at the door. On video. Exhibit 541.
ReadNov 3, 2021
Candice Thornton Construction Worker Fight 1 4
Candice Thornton Construction Worker Fight 1 4 — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-284), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadNov 1, 2021
Patti Nichols Affidavit
Patti Nichols Affidavit — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-287), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadOct 26, 2021
Signed Witness Statement re Thomas Sibick PT 1 (10/26/21)
Signed witness statement dated 10/26/21 by Ryan Nichols, Kash Kelly, Cleveland Meredith, and Kelly Meggs documenting alleged inappropriate sexual behavior and suspected snitch/wire behavior by codefendant Thomas Sibick in C2B pod at DC jail.
ReadOct 26, 2021
Signed Witness Statement re Thomas Sibick PT 2 (10/26/21)
Part 2 of signed witness statement dated 10/26/21 by Billy Chrestman and Jon Mellis documenting further alleged inappropriate behavior by Thomas Sibick.
ReadOct 26, 2021
Signed Witness Statement re Thomas Sibick PT 3 (10/26/21) - Racist Comments
Part 3 of signed witness statement dated 10/26/21 by Ryan Nichols, Ronnie Sandlin, and Nathaniel DeGrave documenting Thomas Sibick making racist remarks in C-2B pod.
ReadOct 26, 2021
Signed Witness Statement re Thomas Sibick PT 4 (10/26/21) - Assault on Robert Morss
Part 4 of signed witness statement dated 10/26/21 by Ryan Nichols, Robert Morss, Scott Fairlamb, and Tim Hale documenting Thomas Sibick physically assaulting Robert Morss and predatory behavior.
ReadOct 25, 2021
10 Emergency Motion To Bond Review For Michael Joseph Foy 3 10 2021
10 Emergency Motion To Bond Review For Michael Joseph Foy 3 10 2021 — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-270), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadOct 25, 2021
12 Reply To Opposition To Motion By Michael Joseph Foy Re 10 Motion For Bond 3 1
12 Reply To Opposition To Motion By Michael Joseph Foy Re 10 Motion For Bond 3 1 — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-271), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadOct 25, 2021
22 Motion For Release From Custody By Michael Joseph Foy 4 29 21
22 Motion For Release From Custody By Michael Joseph Foy 4 29 21 — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-272), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadOct 25, 2021
24 Governments Opposition To The Defendants Motion For Reconsideration Of The De
24 Governments Opposition To The Defendants Motion For Reconsideration Of The De — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-264), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadOct 25, 2021
31 Reply To Opposition To Motion By Michael Joseph Foy 5 21 21
31 Reply To Opposition To Motion By Michael Joseph Foy 5 21 21 — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-273), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadOct 25, 2021
40 Motion For Reconsideration Of Government S Request For Stay Of Release Order
40 Motion For Reconsideration Of Government S Request For Stay Of Release Order — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-274), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadOct 25, 2021
Government's Opposition to Motion for Reconsideration of Detention
Prosecution opposition to Ryan's motion for release pending trial.
ReadOct 25, 2021
Jmd 21 08 16 Nichols Complaint Sign
Jmd 21 08 16 Nichols Complaint Sign — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-173), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadOct 25, 2021
Motion for Reconsideration of Detention Order
Defense motion asking the court to reconsider pretrial detention.
ReadOct 19, 2021
Meeting With Jail Staff - 10/19/21 town hall, page 1
Notes from a 10/19/21 town hall meeting between J6 detainees and DC jail staff. Lists attendees including Debby Clark (case management), Ben Pellorin & Marvin Brown (Aramark), Shirley Smith (litigation), Annisica Point (mailroom), Captain Cobb, Sgt Franklin, Sgt Robinson, Officer Sorwanni. Shane Jenkins opened with prayer. Bryan Mock spoke about issues as pro se attorney; case manager Nesbitt refused to help with motions, phone lists; controversy over a Trump Won case management form.
ReadOct 19, 2021
Meeting With Jail Staff page 2 - Kamala shirt, legal visits, family visits
Page 2 of jail staff town hall notes. Documents that on Sep 17, Ms Nesbitt wore a Kamala Harris For The People shirt into Pod C2B despite policy against political clothing. Inmates raised concerns about legal visit room shortages, video visitation only on CDF side, and Captain Cobb confirming non-contact visits would be made available.
ReadOct 19, 2021
Meeting With Jail Staff page 3 - discovery laptops, haircuts, IRPs
Page 3 of jail town hall notes. Documents discovery laptop shortage (Shirley Smith of Litigation explained 14-day limits, Julian Khater only had 10 days, DOJ failed to provide laptops). No haircuts since March, eating mustache hair, broken nail clippers; IRPs not being responded to by jail.
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