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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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Aug 9, 2021
EX-180 — Alex Harkrider Detention and Release-Condition Filing Collection
Archive-controlled PDF from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit collection concerning Alex Kirk Harkrider detention and release-condition proceedings. The binary is preserved in Supabase storage; page-level comparison with separately captured court filings and a file hash remain pending.
ReadAug 9, 2021
Alex Harkrider Detention Motiontranscripts
Alex Harkrider Detention Motiontranscripts — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-290), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadAug 9, 2021
Ryan Taylor Nichols And Alex Kirk Harkrider Affidavitt
Ryan Taylor Nichols And Alex Kirk Harkrider Affidavitt — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-279), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadAug 6, 2021
Scott Fairlamb — DOJ Plea Record
Official DOJ release recording Fairlamb’s August 6, 2021 guilty plea to Counts Two and Three of the superseding indictment.
ReadAug 2, 2021
Brandon Fellows page 4 — TDS nurse, guards mock, clergy pamphlets re white rage
Page 4 of Fellows letter. Democrat snowflake doctor asked why he liked Trump - Fellows asked if she had TDS, kicked out. Fat lady guards mocked him for Trump, threw lunch bag low and over his head. No paper/pens. 2 weeks no laundry, 2 pairs of everything. Water tasted like metal. Lawyer couldn't reach him by phone over 1 week. Glasses/eye exam denied. No haircut/shaving/nail clippers. No law library. Toothpaste past Florida. Commissary 7/16/21 never came, refunded 3 days later. Moved Northwest 3 - context (read materials), oranges in laundry, 2 hours out vs 5.5 for others. Case Manager: "I tore them up. I didnt see no issues." Moved C2B 8/2/21 - cleaner, water not metal, noise lower, people respect bedtimes, lights stay off in morning. No church or law library until 8/24/21. Phones broken until 8/16/21. Mail sent 8/9/21 arrived 9/15/21. Clergy visited - only pamphlets about evil white people, white rage, why whites eat 3 meals a day. Commissary 1 month late. 1.5 months in this jail before got 1 hour outside rec. Supposed to get 1.5 hrs. Congressman and media not allowed to visit. Warden got fired. 3 dinner trays on 5 separate occasions included 2 eggs and tartar sauce.
ReadJul 30, 2021
Files Harrison letter to Ingrid Washington enclosing additional flash drive (Jul 30 2021)
July 30 2021 follow-up letter from Files Harrison P.C. (FR Files Jr) to Ingrid Washington at the DC Correctional Treatment Facility, enclosing an additional flash drive of discovery material for inmate Ryan Taylor Nichols, Case 1:21CR-00117. Companion to j6s7-022 — second drive sent three days later, relevant to the two-drives factual dispute in Doc 169.
ReadJul 28, 2021
Attorney letter to Jeffrey McKellop re Discovery & Protective Order — annotated by Ryan
Letter dated July 28, 2021 from Federal Community Defender Office (E.D. Pa.) — signed by Katrina Young (Assistant Federal Defender) and Catherine Henry (Senior Litigator) — to fellow J6 detainee Jeffrey McKellop #376887 re Discovery and Protective Order, scheduling July 30, 2021 visit. Annotated in handwriting (likely Ryan) "WHAT FUCKING PAPERWORK?"
ReadJul 27, 2021
Files Harrison defense letter to Ingrid Washington (DOC CTF) re Nichols discovery drive (Jul 2021)
July 27 2021 letter from Files Harrison P.C. (Tyler, TX) attorneys Brett Harrison and F.R. Files Jr to Ingrid Washington, Correctional Treatment Facility, 1901 D Street SE Washington DC 20002. Encloses flash drive of US Attorney discovery for inmate Ryan Taylor Nichols (co-defendant Alex Kirk Harkrider), Case 1:21CR-00117, ahead of Aug 4 status hearing. This is the original transmittal of the discovery drive at issue in Doc 169.
ReadJul 26, 2021
D.C. Circuit judgment affirming Julian Khater pretrial detention
The D.C. Circuit affirmed Judge Hogan’s May 12, 2021 pretrial-detention order after concluding that the district court made an individualized Bail Reform Act assessment. The judgment addressed detention, not guilt.
ReadJul 25, 2021
DC DOC Informal Resolution Complaint Form - nail clippers (7/25/21)
DC Department of Corrections Inmate Informal Resolution Complaint Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment C) filed by Ryan Nichols complaining that pod C-2B has not had nail clippers in over a month and his nails are ripping off.
ReadJul 17, 2021
DC DOC Formal Grievance - missing property after NW3 quarantine (7/17/21)
DC Department of Corrections Inmate Formal Grievance Form (PP 4030.1, Attachment D) filed by Ryan Nichols seeking reimbursement after officers lost his property (radio, batteries, garlic, Sazon) during a transfer to NW3 quarantine.
ReadJul 13, 2021
From Robert Morss #377890 — Gen Pop threats, 23-and-1 confinement, riot
Detailed account from fellow J6 detainee Robert A Morss (Political Prisoner #377890) of conditions at DC Jail. On 7/12-13 placed in General Population "accidentally" - threatened to be stabbed, beaten, raped through ventilation shaft due to skin color, political orientation, alleged J6 conduct. Sgt Williams Jr rushed to extract him. 4 days no shower. 17 days 23-and-1 confinement with multiple days never leaving cell. Quarantine riot. Forced to bathe in sink, 72 hours no rec. Lost 20 lbs - commissary never came/mostly stolen.
ReadJul 8, 2021
Government Opposition to Modifying Alex Harkrider Release Conditions
July 8, 2021 prosecution response confirming Judge Lamberth released Harkrider on April 26, 2021 to house arrest with electronic monitoring. Prosecutors acknowledged compliance to that date but opposed removing monitoring.
ReadJul 2, 2021
Executed arrest warrant return for Fi Duong
One-page returned warrant recording arrest on July 2, 2021.
ReadJul 2, 2021
Fi Duong release order and appearance bond
Six-page signed release packet ordering high-intensity supervision, home incarceration, GPS monitoring and related conditions.
ReadJun 30, 2021
FBI complaint affidavit supporting charges against Fi Duong
Fourteen-page FBI affidavit supporting the original complaint. Its assertions are government allegations, not judicial findings.
ReadJun 30, 2021
In re Application for Access to Certain Sealed Video Exhibits — Federico Klein Record
Eleven-page memorandum opinion by Judge John D. Bates addressing press access to video clips associated with Federico Klein’s April 9, 2021 detention hearing. The court granted access to clips actually shown to the court and denied access through this application to videos only referenced in filings. This was an access-to-judicial-records ruling, not a determination of guilt. Native PDF captured and verified at 153,140 bytes; SHA-256 43973fb241fa4b35d339aefb0a3f1375b6b0ae2ae1fa179c2ead3d684cdf7c6a.
ReadJun 29, 2021
Order setting Felipe Martinez’s conditions of release
Signed order setting pretrial release conditions in No. 1:21-cr-00392-RCL.
ReadJun 23, 2021
Alex Harkrider Defense Motion to Modify Release Conditions
June 23, 2021 defense motion seeking removal of electronic monitoring after Judge Lamberth released Harkrider to house arrest on April 26, 2021. Counsel represented that Harkrider had complied with release conditions.
ReadJun 23, 2021
Mitchell Paul Vukich federal complaint and arrest record
DOJ archive entry and contemporaneous reporting summarizing the June 2021 federal complaint. The five listed offenses remain complaint-stage allegations rather than five convictions.
ReadJun 16, 2021
Third Superseding Indictment in United States v. McCaughey et al.
Eighteen-page multi-defendant indictment that included Robert Morss. Charges in an indictment are accusations and are not independent proof of guilt.
ReadJun 14, 2021
DOJ Announces Robert Morss Arrest and Complaint Allegations
DOJ announcement reporting Morss's June 11, 2021 arrest and summarizing complaint-stage government allegations. The release expressly states that complaint and indictment charges are allegations.
ReadJun 11, 2021
DOJ arrest announcement for Brian Christopher Mock
The U.S. Attorney’s Office reported Mock’s June 11, 2021 arrest and summarized complaint-stage allegations. The release expressly states that charges are allegations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
ReadJun 11, 2021
Robert Morss Criminal Complaint and FBI Probable-Cause Affidavit
Thirty-page complaint package containing an arrest warrant, criminal complaint, and FBI affidavit. The affidavit records the government's probable-cause allegations and does not by itself establish guilt.
ReadJun 10, 2021
Returned arrest warrant for Felipe Antonio “Tony” Martinez
Executed federal arrest warrant in United States v. Hostetter, No. 1:21-cr-00392-RCL.
ReadJun 9, 2021
CourtListener/RECAP docket for United States v. Hostetter
Public docket index for No. 1:21-cr-00392-RCL.
ReadMay 24, 2021
United States v. Coffman — Detention Reconsideration Opinion
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly’s May 24, 2021 opinion denying Coffman’s motion to revoke the detention order. The ruling concerns pretrial release and does not establish final guilt.
ReadMay 21, 2021
Daniel Ray Caldwell pretrial-detention opinion
Published May 21, 2021 opinion denying Caldwell’s request for pretrial release in United States v. Caldwell, 540 F. Supp. 3d 66. The opinion identifies the seven indictment counts and expressly states that its factual discussion was not a merits determination.
ReadMay 21, 2021
D.C. Circuit Rule 36 Judgment Affirming Thomas Sibick Detention
Short Rule 36 judgment affirming the detention order in appeal No. 21-3015; not a published precedential opinion.
ReadMay 18, 2021
Daniel Paul Gray — DOJ Arrest Announcement
Official DOJ arrest announcement dated May 18, 2021. Complaint-stage conduct descriptions are government allegations and are not treated as findings of guilt.
ReadApr 26, 2021
United States v. Fairlamb — Pretrial Detention Opinion
Public opinion mirror of Judge Royce C. Lamberth’s April 26, 2021 memorandum ordering Scott Fairlamb detained pending trial after reviewing a magistrate judge’s conditional-release decision.
ReadApr 23, 2021
United States v. Larocca and Cortez — Indictment, ECF No. 13
Five-count indictment naming Benjamin Larocca and Christian Cortez. These are charging allegations. Larocca later pleaded guilty only to Count Three; the judgment dismissed the other four counts.
ReadApr 23, 2021
Sponsors Motion for Admission p.2 — David Bana Signature/Address
Page 2 of David Banas sponsors motion for admission of Jonathan Gross. Signed and dated 4-23-21. Includes firm details: Law Office of David Bana, 129 Slade Ave, Pikesville, MD 21208, tel 443-742-2390.
ReadApr 23, 2021
U.S. District Court Attorney Admission Application (Pro Bono Section)
Page 2 of U.S. District Court attorney admission application — pro bono questionnaire and applicant certification, signed and dated 4/23/2021. Maryland bar admission noted (12/17/2019), District of Maryland principal office in Baltimore.
ReadApr 19, 2021
USCP statement accepting medical examiner finding for Officer Brian Sicknick
The U.S. Capitol Police accepted the D.C. medical examiner’s finding that Officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes. This medical finding is separate from the assault charges and later plea in the Khater case.
ReadApr 13, 2021
United States v. Stephen Ethan Horn — Criminal Information
Native three-page criminal information filed as ECF No. 5 on April 13, 2021. The filing charged four misdemeanor counts. A charging instrument records allegations; the later jury verdict and judgment determine disposition.
ReadApr 12, 2021
United States v. Klein — Detention Review Opinion
Published April 12, 2021 memorandum opinion by Judge John D. Bates ordering Federico Klein’s release pending trial under strict conditions. The court held that the government had not met its clear-and-convincing burden to establish a prospective danger that release conditions could not address. The opinion did not decide guilt. Canonical-URL SHA-256: 03710499556d1d09821f02ebe486e8a859498e4ae7dbf3b45664881653f890e3. Full native PDF capture remains pending.
ReadApr 9, 2021
Government Opposition to Alex Harkrider Motion to Revoke Detention
April 9, 2021 prosecution opposition to Alex Harkrider’s motion for release. The filing presents the government’s detention arguments and interpretation of evidence; those statements remain attributed to prosecutors.
ReadApr 9, 2021
Indictment in United States v. Sibick, Head and Young
Six-page indictment joining Thomas Sibick, Albuquerque Head and Kyle Young. Counts are charging allegations, not convictions.
ReadApr 9, 2021
Kimberly Currie Ryannichols Letter Of Character
Kimberly Currie Ryannichols Letter Of Character — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-307), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadApr 9, 2021
Matthew Heath Ryannichols Letter Of Character
Matthew Heath Ryannichols Letter Of Character — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-309), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadApr 9, 2021
Michael Cormier Ryannichols Letter Of Character
Michael Cormier Ryannichols Letter Of Character — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-310), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadApr 8, 2021
Cullen Stone — Notarized Statement (EX-542)
A notarized witness statement from Cullen Stone, preserved in the record alongside its retraction (EX-285) — because the archive keeps what cuts both ways. Exhibit 542.
ReadApr 8, 2021
Brandon Currie Ryan Nichols Letter Of Character
Brandon Currie Ryan Nichols Letter Of Character — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-292), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadApr 8, 2021
Brenda Edney Ryannichols Letter Of Character
Brenda Edney Ryannichols Letter Of Character — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-293), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadApr 8, 2021
Cajun Navy 2016 Ryannichols Letter Of Character
Cajun Navy 2016 Ryannichols Letter Of Character — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-294), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadApr 8, 2021
Casie Griffith Ryannichols Letter Of Character
Casie Griffith Ryannichols Letter Of Character — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-296), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
ReadApr 8, 2021
Corey Richey Ryannichols Letter Of Character
Corey Richey Ryannichols Letter Of Character — from the Ryan Nichols master exhibit archive (EX-297), preserved and published as part of the complete J6 record.
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