Though his actions prior are not detailed, Ryals eventually made it to the doors of the U.S. Capitol. He stated he was pushed into the hallways inside of the U.S. Capitol Building. However, once inside, he saw there were offices in the hallway, and he went into one. He then exited the office and got pushed back outside by the Capitol Police and the flow of the crowd.
Ryals stated that after he had been outside for about 5-10 minutes, he went back inside
the U.S. Capitol Building. He traveled to various points within the U.S. Capitol Building, including
hallways, stairs, and the rotunda. At one point, he stated he was in front of a statue of George
Washington.
Ryals also stated that he met up with Griffith a few times inside the U.S. Capitol
Building. Eventually, Ryals left the U.S. Capitol Building. Once outside, he took a picture of
himself and Griffith outside the U.S. Capitol Building.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Jerry
- Last Name(s): Ryals
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-244
- Arrest Location: Muscogee, OK
- Judge: Zia M. Faruqui
- Entry Last Updated: 05/05/2022
- Date Docket Downloaded: 05/05/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Obstruction of an Official Proceeding; Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds; Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds; Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building
Case Status
Arrested on 03/04/2021. Released on personal recognizance on 3/9/21. Ryals was indicted on 3/24/21 and pleaded not guilty on all counts on 4/7/21. Plea Agreement Hearing set for 5/6/2022 at 1:00 PM via Telephonic/VTC before Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly. Defendant remains on personal recognizance bond.
USA Attorney
Kevin Birney
Kevin Birney
US Attorney's Office
555 Fourth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202 252 7165
[email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: US Assistant Attorney
Case Documents
- Jerry Ryals et al Docket Sheet as of 05/05/2022
- Updates-to-Docket-12.18.21
- Docket-Download-8.20.21
- Statement of Facts
- Complaint
- Indictment
- #10-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
- #14-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to JERRY RYALS
- #30-NOTICE of Status of Discovery by USA as to JERRY RYALS, ANTHONY ALFRED GRIFFITH, SR
- #33-Joint MOTION to Continue and to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to JERRY RYALS, ANTHONY ALFRED GRIFFITH,
- #34-ORDER granting 33 Motion to Continue as to JERRY RYALS (1), ANTHONY ALFRED GRIFFITH, SR
- #36-NOTICE of Status of Discovery by USA as to JERRY RYALS, ANTHONY ALFRED GRIFFITH, SR
- #37-NOTICE of Status of Discovery by USA as to JERRY RYALS, ANTHONY ALFRED GRIFFITH
- #39-MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Consent by JERRY RYALS
- #42-Joint MOTION to Continue Status Hearing by USA as to JERRY RYALS, ANTHONY ALFRED GRIFFITH
- #44-NOTICE of Status of Discovery by USA as to JERRY RYALS, ANTHONY ALFRED GRIFFITH, SR
- #45-NOTICE of Status of Discovery by USA as to JERRY RYALS, ANTHONY ALFRED GRIFFITH, SR
- #46-NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA. Attorney McCarther, Jeffrey added
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