Cynthia Ballenger and Chris Price are seen entering the Capitol. They are walking and using cell phones. There is no evidence of violence.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Cynthia
- Last Name(s): Ballenger
- Case Number: 21-cr-719
- Arrest Location: Baltimore, MD
- Judge: Zia Faruqui
- Judge: James E. Boasberg
- Entry Last Updated: 03/16/2024
- Date Docket Downloaded: 04/17/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (1) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (2) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (3) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (4)
Case Status
Ballenger was arrested was arrested on 8/9/21 and initially appeared in court on 8/12. Placed on personal recognizance bond on 08/12/21. Case #21-mj-00550 CLOSED on 12/08/21. NEW CASE #21-cr-00719: Entered a plea of not guilty as to all counts on 12/13/21, and again on 3/10/22. During a bench trial, Ballenger was found guilty of counts 1-4. On 9/29/2023, she was sentenced to 4 months incarceration and 9 months of probation. She was also ordered to pay special assessments totaling $70 and restitution in the amount of $500. On 2/29/24, it was ordered she surrender no earlier than 3/1/24.
Defense Lawyer
Nandan Kenkeremath
USA Attorney
Ashley Akers
MO Bar No. 69609 Trial Attorney, Detailee 175 N Street, NE, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20002 Phone-(202) 353-0521 Email- [email protected]
USA Attorney
Andrew Haag
Assistant United States Attorney MA Bar No. 705425601 D Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20530
Phone- (202) 252-7755
Email- [email protected]
Cynthia Ballenger's Mailing Address
NA-Released on personal recognizance
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
Chris & Cynthia Price c/o Patriot Mail Project PO BOX 173 King, NC 27021
Case Documents
- Cynthia Ballenger et al NEW CASE #21-cr-00719 Docket Sheet as of 04/17/2022
- Cynthia Ballenger et al CASE CLOSED #21-mj-00550 Docket Sheet as of 04/17/2022
- Docket-Download-9.17.21
- #1-SEALED COMPLAINT as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER (1), CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE.
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER (1), CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE
- #5-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE- Steven Levin appearing for CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE
- #6 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 8/9/2021 in Baltimore, MD as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER.
- #10-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE.
- #11 ORDER Setting Conditions of Bond : Defendant CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER (1) placed on Personal Recognizance Bond, signed by Magistrate Judge Robin M. Meriweather on 8/13/2021, nunc pro tunc to 8/12/2021. (Attachment: Appearance
- #13-PROTECTIVE ORDER
- #14 NOTICE of Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of September 14 by USA as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE
- #15-Unopposed MOTION for Disclosure of Rule 6(e) and Sealed Materials by USA as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE
- #16-Joint MOTION to Continue October 5, 2021, Status Conference and to Exclude Time by USA as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE
- #17-SUPPLEMENT by CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE
- #18-NOTICE of Filing Discovery Letters by USA as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE
- #19-ORDER granting 16 Motion to Continue Status Hearing as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER
- #21-NOTICE of Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of October 21, 2021 by USA as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER
- #22-Joint MOTION to Continue November 12 Status Conference by USA as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE
- #23-NOTICE of Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of November 5, 2021 by USA as to CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE
- #24-CYNTHIA CATHERINE BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN PRICE
- #26-INFORMATION as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER , CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #29-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER
- #34-NOTICE of UNITED STATES MEMORANDUM REGARDING STATUS OF DISCOVERY AS OF FEBRUARY 9, 2022 by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #36-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Jonathon Alden Moseley appearing for CYNTHIA BALLENGER
- #38-SUPERSEDING INFORMATION as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #42-NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA: Attorney Akers, Ashley added. Substituting for attorney Jacob R. Steiner (3/29/22)
- #43-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Nandan Kenkeremath appearing for CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #45-NOTICE by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #47- NOTICE BY CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #48 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel pursuant to Local Rule 83.6(b) by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #51 MOTION in Limine to limit cross examination of secret service agency witnesses by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE.
- #52 MOTION in Limine regarding evidence about specific locations of US Capitol Police surveillance cameras by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE.
- #54 MOTION to Dismiss Case by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE.#54 MOTION to Dismiss Case by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE.
- #54 a) Memorandum in Support
- #55 MOTION to Dismiss Count IV by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE.
- #55 a) Memorandum in Support Facial Challenge
- #56 MOTION to Change Venue by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE.
- #56 a) Memorandum in Support
- #57 MOTION to Change Venue by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE.
- #57 a) Memorandum in Support Compliant with Minute Order
- #58 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE.
- #59 RESPONSE by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re [51] MOTION in Limine to limit cross examination of secret service agency witnesses
- #60 RESPONSE by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re [52] MOTION in Limine regarding evidence about specific locations of US Capitol Police surveillance cameras
- #61 RESPONSE by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re [57] MOTION to Change Venue
- #62 RESPONSE by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re [55] MOTION to Dismiss Count IV
- #63 RESPONSE by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re [54] MOTION to Dismiss Case
- #64 REPLY in Support by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re 51 MOTION in Limine to limit cross examination of secret service agency witnesses
- #65 REPLY in Support by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re 52 MOTION in Limine regarding evidence about specific locations of US Capitol Police surveillance cameras
- #66 REPLY in Support by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Case
- #67 REPLY in Support by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re 55 MOTION to Dismiss Count IV
- #68 REPLY in Support by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re 57 MOTION to Change Venue
- #69 MOTION to Compel Discovery by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE.
- #69 a) Exhibit
- #70 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that Defendants' [55] Motion to Dismiss Count IV is DENIED. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 10/24/2022
- #71 ORDER denying [54] Motion to Dismiss Case as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER (1) and CHRISTOPHER PRICE (2). Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 10/26/2022.
- #72 MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding 71 ORDER denying 54 Motion to Dismiss Case as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER (1) and CHRISTOPHER PRICE (2). Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 10/26/2022. (nbn) (Main Document 72 replaced on 10/26/2022)
- #73 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Andrew Haag appearing for USA
- #74 ORDER denying 57 Motion for Change of Venue as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER (1) and CHRISTOPHER PRICE (2). Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 10/28/2022.
- #75 MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding 74 ORDER denying 57 Motion for Change of Venue as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER (1) and CHRISTOPHER PRICE (2). Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 10/28/2022.
- #76 MOTION for Reconsideration by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE.
- #78 Joint STATUS REPORT re: Government's Motion in Limine, ECF No. 51 by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #79 RESPONSE by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re [76] MOTION for Reconsideration
- #80-ORDER denying 76 Motion for Reconsideration filed by CYNTHIA BALLENGER and CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #81-MOTION for Leave to File Motion to Suppress by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #82-MOTION to Suppress by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #83-MOTION for Leave to File Motions in Limine Regarding the Relevance of Evidence and Potential Defenses at Trial by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #85-REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #86-REPLY in Support by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re [82] MOTION to Suppress
- #89-REPLY in Support by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re [82] MOTION to Suppress Notice of Errata
- #93-MOTION in Limine to Preclude Admission of Evidence
- #94-MOTION in Limine to Preclude Arguments and Evidence about Law Enforcment Inaction by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #95-REPLY in Support by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #96-REPLY in Support by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #97-WAIVER of Trial by Jury as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER and CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #99-Notice of Joint Proposed Elements of Law by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #104-EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER and CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #105-EXHIBIT LIST by CYNTHIA BALLENGER and CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #106-MOTION for Extension of Time to File MJOA by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #107-MOTION for Extension of Time to File Rule 33 Motion by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #108-MOTION for Judgment NOV MJOA by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #109-MOTION pursuant to Rule 33 for new trial by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #110-M~1
- #111-NOTICE of Defendants' Consent to Filing Extension by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #112-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #115-Reply in Support re 108 Motion for Judgment of Acquittal and 109 Motion for a New Trial by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #118-MOTION Hearing and Continuance by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #126-ORDER as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER and CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #127-MEMORANDUM OPINION as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER and CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #128-MOTION Leave to File Objections to Final Presentence Reports by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #129-MOTION to Continue by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #130-RESPONSE by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re [129] MOTION to Continue
- #131-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #132-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by CYNTHIA BALLENGER as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #133-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER
- #137-Unopposed MOTION to Dismiss Count One Through Four of Information, ECF No. 26 by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #138-JUDGMENT as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER
- #142-MOTION for Leave to File by CYNTHIA BALLENGER as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #143-SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by CYNTHIA BALLENGER
- #144-MOTION for Extension of Time to File Appeal, MOTION for Reconsideration by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #145-Amended MOTION for Reconsideration re [144] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Appeal MOTION for Reconsideration filed by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #147-NOTICE Following Review of Transcript by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #148-NOTICE OF APPEAL - Final Judgment by CYNTHIA BALLENGER
- #150-Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals
- #152-MOTION for Release Pending Appeal by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #154-NOTICE Supplemental Information by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #155-NOTICE Supplemental Information Corrections Facility by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #156-NOTICE Supplemental Information-Role of Stress and Role of Caregiver by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #157-RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #158-MOTION Reply Regarding Motion to Release by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #159-NOTICE Supplemental Information-Reporting Date for Christopher Price by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #160-ORDER as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER and CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #161-NOTICE of Supplemental Information by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #163-NOTICE Supplemental Medical Information by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #164-NOTICE Additional Supplemental Medical Information by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #165-MOTION to Reduce Sentence Indicative Ruling to Revise by CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE
- #166-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to CYNTHIA BALLENGER, CHRISTOPHER PRICE re 165 Motion to Reduce Sentence
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