Daniel Leyden appears to be a part of the initial “Ray Epps” group that broke into/removed the barriers at around 12:50 PM, nearly 20 minutes before President Trump’s speech ended.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Daniel
- Last Name(s): Leyden
- Case Number: 22-cr-314
- Arrest Location: Chicago, IL
- Judge: Trevor McFadden
- Entry Last Updated: 03/31/2024
- Date Docket Downloaded: 12/27/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: Yes
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Charges
Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers Using a Dangerous Weapon, Inflicting Bodily Injury (1) Civil Disorder (2) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (5) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (7) Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (9) Act of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings (11)
Case Status
Arrested 8/23/22. Released on personal recognizance on 8/30/2022. Arraigned 10/06/2022, entered a plea of not guilty as to all counts. On 9/6/23, he was sentenced to 38 months in prison, 12 months of probation, and payment of a $100 special assessment. Leyden was also ordered to pay $2,000 restitution.
USA Attorney
Matthew Moeder
Assistant United States Attorney
MO Bar # 64036
400 East 9th Street, Room 5510 Kansas City, Missouri 64106
email- [email protected]
phone- (816) 426-4103
Information on Writing/Encouragement
Daniel Leyden-17880-510 FCI THOMSON FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION PO BOX 1002 THOMSON, IL 61285 07/12/2026
Case Documents
- #1 Complaint
- #1 a) Statement of Facts
- #5 Arrest Warrant, dated 8/10/2022, Returned Executed on 8/23/2022 as to DANIEL F. LEYDEN
- #7 Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to DANIEL F. LEYDEN from United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Case Number 1:22-cr-00415
- #10 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to DANIEL F. LEYDEN (1) Personal Recognizance. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui on 8/30/2022
- #12 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thomas Leinenweber Filing fee $ 100, receipt number DCDC-9500200. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DANIEL F. LEYDEN as to DANIEL F. LEYDEN, JOSEPH P. LEYDEN.
- #13 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Patrick Boyle Filing fee $ 100, receipt number DCDC-9500223. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JOSEPH P. LEYDEN as to DANIEL F. LEYDEN, JOSEPH P. LEYDEN
- #14 Amended MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thomas Leinenweber Fee Previously Paid Fee Previously Paid Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by DANIEL F. LEYDEN
- #16 INDICTMENT as to DANIEL F. LEYDEN (1) count(s) 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, JOSEPH P. LEYDEN (2) count(s) 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11
- #18 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Thomas Leinenweber appearing for DANIEL F. LEYDEN
- #20 Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to DANIEL F. LEYDEN, JOSEPH P. LEYDEN
- #21 ORDER granting the United States of America's [20] Unopposed Motion for Protective Order. See attached Order for details. Signed by Trevor N. McFadden on 10/5/2022
- #26-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Kyle Moran McWaters appearing for USA
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- #32-Statement of Offense
- 33-waiver-of-trial-by-jury-as-to-daniel-f.-leyden
- 40-notice-by-daniel-f.-leyden-re-39-parties-obligation-and-response-to-presentence-report
- 45-joint-motion-for-extension-of-time-to-file-sentencing-memoranda-by-usa-as-to-daniel-f.-leyden
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- #53-Judgment as-to Daniel F Leyden
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- 60-notice-of-filing-by-daniel-f.-leyden-re-59-joint-motion-to-amend_correct-53-judgment
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