There are photos of Harkrider at the Capitol, including a photo of him stepping in and out of a broken window with a bullhorn. During the event, he posted several social media blurbs expressing opinions.
However, there are no written testimonies of him engaging in physical violence against another person.
Recently, Harkrider petitioned the court for the opportunity to serve his community in the current hurricane relief effort in Louisiana.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Alex
- Last Name(s): Harkrider
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-117
- Arrest Location: Carthage, TX
- Judge: Ketanji Brown Jackson
- Judge: Thomas Hogan
- Judge: Royce Lamberth
- Entry Last Updated: 11/25/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 04/06/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Civil Disorder (1) Obstruction of an Official Proceeding (2) Theft of Government Property (4) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (6) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (8) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (9) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (11)
Case Status
Harkrider was arrested on 1/18/21 and detained until he was ordered released on 4/26/21. That same day, he plead not guilty to counts 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, and 13. Entered another not guilty plea as to all counts on 12/20/21. Jury Trial set for 1/02/2024 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 15 (in person) before Judge Royce C. Lamberth.
Defense Lawyer
Kira Anne West
USA Attorney
Sarah W. Rocha
Sarah W. Rocha
Trial Attorney
D.C. Bar No. 977497
U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia
555 4th Street, NWWashington, D.C. 20530
Telephone: 202-330-1735
[email protected]
USA Attorney
Brittany Anne Keil
Brittany Anne Keil
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
555 4TH ST, WASHINGTON DC 20530
202 252 7763
[email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY-ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED-Designation: US Assistant Attorney
USA Attorney
Danielle Sara Rosborough
Danielle Sara Rosborough
US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Criminal Division, National Security Section
555 4th Street, NW-Washington, DC 20001
202 252 6837
[email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY-ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED-Designation: US Assistant Attorney
USA Attorney
Sean McCauley
NY Bar No. 5600523
Assistant United States Attorney
601 D Street NW Washington, DC 20579
Phone- (202)-252-1897
Email: [email protected]
Alex Kirk Harkrider's Mailing Address
NA-released with conditions
Please note: Prisoner mail is reviewed by guards. Please keep messages of encouragement to a general and/or religious nature. For example, do not mention the events of Jan. 6th or other current events under criminal investigation.
Information on Writing/Encouragement
Alex Harkrider C/O Patriot Mail Project PO BOX 173 King, NC 27021
Case Documents
- Alex Harkrider Docket Sheet as of 04/06/2022
- #1-SEALED COMPLAINT as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #5-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER from US District Court Eastern District of Texas Tyler Divsion
- #6 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Brittany Ann Keil appearing for USA. [1:21-mj-00103-ZMF]
- #7-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Brittany Ann Keil appearing for USA
- #9-INDICTMENT as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #13-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE- Kira Anne West appearing for ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #15-Unopposed MOTION to Continue by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #16-First MOTION to Revoke Detention Order by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #17-MOTION to Modify Bond Conditions by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #20-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Danielle Sara Rosborough appearing for USA
- #21-Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 1.18.2021 in Carthage, Texas as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #23-NOTICE of filing additional character letters by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re 17 MOTION to Modify
- #24-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #27-ORDER granting 24 Motion for Protective Order as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #28-Case as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1) and ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER (2) directly reassigned to Judge Thomas F. Hogan
- #29-RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re 17 MOTION to Modify Bond Conditions
- #32-NOTICE Joint Notice to Court by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #33-REPLY in Support by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re 16 MOTION to Revoke detention order
- #34-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #36 Unopposed MOTION for Disclosure of Items Protected by FRCP 6(e) by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #37-ORDER granting 36 Motion for Disclosure as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1), ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #39-First MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #40-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re 39 First MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release
- #42-REPLY in Support by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #43-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Luke Matthew Jones appearing for USA
- #48-NOTICE of discovery letter by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #50-Unopposed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #51-Unopposed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #52-Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery
- #54-Unopposed Motion
- #56-Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery
- #59-Superseding Indictment
- #66-Notice
- #69-Motion to Modify Conditions of Release
- #76-Motion to Modify Conditions of Release
- #78 PRE-TRIAL ORDER as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1) and ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER (2)
- #79-Unopposed Motion to Continue
- #80-Status Report Regarding Discovery
- #81-Notice of Withdrawal of Appearance of Counsel
- #82-Unopposed Motion
- #83-Unopposed Motion to Modify Conditions of Release
- #85-Notice of Attorney Appearance
- #86-Second Pretrial Order-See Docket Notes
- #87 Unopposed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #88 RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [87] Unopposed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release
- #89 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Conference by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #90 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #92 MOTION to Change Venue by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #92 b) Exhibit A
- #92 c) Exhibit B
- #92 d) Exhibit C
- #93 MOTION in Limine by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #94 MOTION to Dismiss Count six and eight by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #95 MOTION to Dismiss Count two of the indictment by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #96 MOTION to Compel inspection of areas of Capitol by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #96 a) Exhibit
- #96 b) Exhibit
- #96 c) Exhibit
- #97 MOTION retain rough notes/emails of all gov't agents and police officers by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #98 MOTION for Extension of Time to file certain pretrial motions by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #99 NOTICE of public authority defense by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #101 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Improper Character Evidence by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #102 MOTION in Limine Restricting Cross-Examination of U.S. Secret Service Witnesses by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #103 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Arguments and Evidence about Alleged Law Enforcement Inaction by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #104 MOTION in Limine Regarding Location of U.S. Capitol Police Surveillance Cameras by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #104 a) Exhibit 1
- #108 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #109 MOTION to Modify conditions of release to allow travel by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #112 THIRD PRE-TRIAL ORDER as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1) and ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER (2)
- #115 MOTION to Suppress statement and evidence by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #116 MOTION in Limine by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #117 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re 101 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Improper Character Evidence, 102 MOTION in Limine Restricting Cross-Examination of U.S. Secret Service Witnesses, 104 MOTION in Limine Regarding Location of U.S. Capitol Police Surveillance Cameras, 103 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Arguments and Evidence about Alleged Law Enforcement Inaction
- #119 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Sarah Wilson Rocha appearing for USA.
- #120 RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [94] MOTION to Dismiss Count six and eight
- #121 RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [95] MOTION to Dismiss Count two of the indictment
- #122 RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [96] MOTION to Compel inspection of areas of Capitol
- #122 a) Exhibit 1
- #123 RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [97] MOTION retain rough notes/emails of all gov't agents and police officers
- #124 RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [92] MOTION to Change Venue
- #126 RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [93] MOTION in Limine regarding conduct of others
- #128 REPLY in Support by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [101] MOTION in Limine to Exclude Improper Character Evidence, [102] MOTION in Limine Restricting Cross-Examination of U.S. Secret Service Witnesses, [104] MOTION in Limine Regarding Location of U.S. Capitol Police Surveillance Cameras, [103] MOTION in Limine to Preclude Arguments and Evidence about Alleged Law Enforcement Inaction, [100] Motion in Limine to Preclude Claim of Self-Defense
- #131 MOTION to Suppress Video Evidence by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #132 MOTION for Joinder Adopt and Dismiss Counts 5 and 7 by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #133 MOTION to Compel Discovery by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #134 MOTION for Joinder Adopt and Supplement ECF 117 Response to Gov Motion in Limine to Preclude Self-Defense by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #135 MOTION for Leave to File Adoption and Supplementation of Defendant's Change of Venue Motion ECF 92 by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #136 MOTION in Limine TO PRECLUDE USE OF CERTAIN LANGUAGE, TERMS AND FALSE ASSOCIATIONS by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #137 MOTION for Joinder AND ADOPT CO-DEFENDANT ECF 96 MOTION TO by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #138 MOTION to Dismiss Count Count 2, Section 1512(c) by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #139 NOTICE OF HABEAS CORPUS PETITION by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #139 a) Supplement Courtesy Copy of Defendant's Habeas Petition in the matter of NICHOLS v. GARLAND et al, Case No. 1:22-cv-02356
- #140 RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [115] MOTION to Suppress statement and evidence
- #141 RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [116] MOTION in Limine
- #144 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [115] MOTION to Suppress statement and evidence, [116] MOTION in Limine and others
- #146 SUPPLEMENT by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [140] Response to motion attaching inadvertently omitted exhibit
- #146 a) Exhibit 1 to ECF 140
- #147 Unopposed MOTION to Continue motion to suppress hearing by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #154 NOTICE of filing exhibit for MTS by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [152] Notice of Filing Trial Exhibits Introduced Into Evidence
- #157 SUPPLEMENT by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [135] MOTION for Leave to Join, [92] MOTION to Change Venue
- #158 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #160 NOTICE of Order by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re 122 Response to motion, 148 Response to motion, 137 MOTION for Joinder AND ADOPT CO-DEFENDANT ECF 96 MOTION TO, 96 MOTION to Compel inspection of areas of Capitol
- #160 a) Exhibit 1
- #162 REPLY in Support by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [115] MOTION to Suppress statement and evidence summary
- #163 MOTION join venue supplement of co-defendant Nichols re [157] Supplement to any document by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #166 Unopposed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release temporarily by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #183-PERIODIC REPORT BY USA
- #191 NOTICE of proposed agreed trial date of the parties by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #199-ORDER as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #210-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Sean Patrick McCauley appearing for USA
- #217 NOTICE of expert witness by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #221 MOTION ENLARGEMENT OF MAXIMUM PAGE LENGTH FOR FILING OF HIS REPLY by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #222 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [212] MOTION to Continue
- #225 NOTICE of filing scheduling issues by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #230 NOTICE Weekly Declaration & Notice by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #236 ORDER granting in part and denying in part Motion 215 to Travel as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER (2): It is hereby ORDERED that defendant Harkrider's motion for travel expenses is GRANTED with respect to his trip to Washington but DENIED with respect to his return trip to Texas.
- #240 SCHEDULING ORDER as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1) and ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER (2)
- #241 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #242 MOTION for Leave to File Exhibit A Under Seal by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #246 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER.
- #247 RESPONSE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [245] MOTION for Disclosure, [244] MOTION for Disclosure Government's response in opposition
- #252- Unopposed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release temporarily by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #253-ORDER granting Motion 252 to Modify Conditions of Release as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #254-ORDER as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #255-RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re [254] Order
- #256-Unopposed MOTION join co-defendant motion to compel discovery ECF No.'s 244 & 245 by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #257-MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response_Reply by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS
- #259-ORDER granting motion [256] as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #260-MOTION for Leave to File REPLY TO GOVERNMENTS RESPONSE [at ECF 255] TO ORDER OF THE COURT
- #265-ORDER denying Motion [244] and Supplemental Motion [245] to Compel Discovery as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS and ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #268-MOTION to Continue trial by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #271-RESPONSE by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER re 268 MOTION to Continue trial
- #274-Unopposed MOTION defendant appear by zoom by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #276-ORDER granting Motion [274] to Appear by Zoom as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #281-Consent MOTION to Exclude Time under the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #282-NOTICE of counsel out of office by ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
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