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John Earle Sullivan

John Earle Sullivan

John Earle Sullivan (born July 18, 1994), also known as Jayden X, or Activist John, is a political activist, alleged agitator at the January 6 Capitol riot, and photojournalist from Sandy, a suburb of Salt Lake City. By May 2021, Sullivan faced eight charges for his involvement in the siege, centered around an allegation he instigated rioters so he could video the violence for later sale to news outlets. The film he produced on this occasion and released on Youtube was noted for its documentary and evidentiary value.

Prior to this, Sullivan has organized and participated in various protests and counterprotests (which took place in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement), some with incidents of violence, during which he has also made documentary footage. According to some cultural observers, the first-person recordings taken by Sullivan have traits of gonzo journalism.

Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

  • First Name(s): John
  • Last Name(s): Sullivan
  • AKA: Jayden X; Activist John; Jayden Xander
  • Case Number: 1:21-cr-78
  • Arrest Location: Salt Lake City, UT
  • Judge: Robin M. Meriweather
  • Judge: Emmet G. Sullivan
  • Judge: Royce Lamberth
  • Entry Last Updated: 07/02/2024
  • Date Docket Downloaded: 01/12/2021
  • Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges

Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting (1ss) Civil Disorder and Aiding and Abetting (2ss) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Dangerous Weapon (3ss) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Dangerous Weapon (4ss) Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on Capitol Grounds or Building (5ss) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (6ss) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (7ss) False Statement or Representation Made to an Agency of the United States (8ss)

Case Status

Arrested 1/14/21. Initial appearance in the District of Utah at 4pm on 1/15/2021. On 2/8/21, the Government's pending Oral Motion to commit Sullivan to the Custody of the U.S. Attorney General was denied. Conditions of release were set on 2/16/21. On 2/3/21 he pleaded not guilty to counts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. T Jury selection was rescheduled to 10/25/23 at 10 am in Courtroom 15.

USA Attorney

Candice Wong
Candice Wong USAO-DC 555 Fourth Street, NW Washington, DC 20530 202 252 7849 [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: US Assistant Attorney

Information on Writing/Encouragement

https://www.facebook.com/realTrumpTater/posts/745272206105009

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