Nichols and defendant Alex Harkrider stood on the ledge of a Capitol window near the Lower West Terrace. Nichols is accused of taking a cannister of OC spray from someone in the crowd and spraying it into the area where law enforcement and protesters were fighting.
Harkrider and Nichols are accused of pushing against officers in the spot where Roseanne Boyland was later killed. It is known police were beating civilians like Boyland during this time.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Ryan Taylor
- Last Name(s): Nichols
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-117
- Arrest Location: Tyler, TX
- Judge: Ketanji Brown Jackson
- Judge: Thomas Hogan
- Entry Last Updated: 12/01/2022
- Date Docket Downloaded: 09/25/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Civil Disorder (1) Obstruction of an Official Proceeding (2) Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers Using a Dangerous Weapon (3) 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) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (9) Act of physical violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings (10) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (11)
Case Status
Arrested 1/18/21 in the Eastern District of Texas. Indicted 2/12/21. Arraigned 4/26/21; pleaded not guilty to all counts. Entered another not guilty plea as to all counts on 12/20/21. There was a bond hearing held on 11/20/22 and Nichols was released. There is a status conference scheduled for 12/13 at 11 30 virtually.
Defense Lawyer
Joseph D. McBride
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
Case Documents
- #1 SEALED COMPLAINT
- #5 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Buck Files Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8169819. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS. [1:21-mj-00102-ZMF]
- #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.
- #8 Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS from U.S. DISTRICT COURT OF THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS Case Number 6:21-mj-00029-KNM-1 (zltp) [1:21-mj-00102-ZMF]
- #9 INDICTMENT as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER (2) count(s) 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13
- #11 NOTICE of Filing of Amended Declarations 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice and 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS Modified on 2/22/2021
- #14 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Fredrick Rimes Files, Jr appearing for RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS
- #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.
- #20 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Danielle Sara Rosborough appearing for USA.
- #25 Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.-cr-00117-227548-00025
- #26 ORDER granting 25 Motion for Protective Order as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1). Signed by Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on 4/8/2021.
- #28 Case as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1) and ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER (2) directly reassigned to Judge Thomas F. Hogan by consent. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is no longer assigned to the case
- #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 (2). Signed by Judge Thomas F. Hogan on 5/24/2021.
- #43 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Luke Matthew Jones appearing for USA.
- #45 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Joseph Daniel McBride appearing for RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS
- #46 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by F. R. Files, Jr. by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #47 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by J. Brett Harrison. by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #49 ORDER, granting 46 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Fredrick Rimes Files, Jr and Joe B. Harrison withdrawn from case, as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1); granting 47 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Fredrick Rimes Files, Jr and Joe B. Harrison withdrawn from case, as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1). Signed by Judge Thomas F. Hogan on 8/24/2021.
- #52 STATUS REPORT Regarding Discovery as of October 21, 2021 by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #55 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #55 a) Exhibit List
- #56 STATUS REPORT Regarding Discovery as of November 5, 2021 by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #57 STATUS REPORT Regarding Discovery as of November 5, 2021 by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #58 ENTERFED IN ERROR.NOTICE Notice of Vaccination by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS Modified on 11/23/2021
- #59 SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s, 7s, 9s, 10s, 11s, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER (2) count(s) 1s, 2s, 4s, 6s, 8s, 9s, 11s.
- #61 Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re 55 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release
- #62 APPLICATION FOR ACCESS TO VIDEO EXHIBITS by PRESS COALITION as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #63 MOTION for Exculpatory Evidence DEFENDANT RYAN NICHOLS MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF HIS MOTION TO REMOVE SENSITIVITY DESIGNATIONS FROM CERTAIN VIDEOS PURSUANT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #64 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File By One Day the Parties' Deadline to File a Joint Notice Regarding Detention Hearing by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS. Modified text and event type used on 12/10/2021
- #65 RESPONSE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS Regarding 62 Press Coalition Application Modified to include linakage on 12/13/2021
- #67 MOTION to Continue THE DEFENSE'S DEADLINE TO FILE REPLY IN SUPPORT OF BOND MOTION by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS. Modified text and event type on 12/13/2021
- #68 MOTION to Continue THE DEFENSE'S DEADLINE TO FILE REPLY IN SUPPORT OF BOND MOTION by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS. Modified text and event type on 12/13/2021
- #68 c) Detention Hearing Transcript
- #70 RESPONSE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re 63 MOTION for Exculpatory Evidence DEFENDANT RYAN NICHOLS MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF HIS MOTION TO REMOVE SENSITIVITY DESIGNATIONS FROM CERTAIN VIDEOS PURSUANT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER
- #71 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re 55 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release
- #72 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File, Set/Reset Deadlines
- #74 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS
- #75 MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1): DENYING 55 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release. See attached Opinion & Order for details. Signed by Judge Thomas F. Hogan on December 23, 2021.
- #77 Second MOTION to Access Video Exhibits by PRESS COALITION as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #78 PRE-TRIAL ORDER as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1) and ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER (2)
- #80 STATUS REPORT Regarding Discovery as of February 9, 2022 by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #81 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #85 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Douglas Burton Brasher appearing for USA.
- #86 SECOND PRE-TRIAL ORDER as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1) and ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER (2):
- #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
- #100 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Claim of Self-Defense by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #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
- #105 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #106 NOTICE of Government's Position by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re [105] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions
- #108 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS, ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER
- #112 THIRD PRE-TRIAL ORDER as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS (1) and ALEX KIRK HARKRIDER (2)
- #119 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Sarah Wilson Rocha appearing for USA.
- #129 MOTION to Continue by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #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
- #142 RESPONSE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re [129] MOTION to Continue
- #148 RESPONSE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re 135 MOTION for Leave to Join, 132 MOTION for Joinder Adopt and Dismiss Counts 5 and 7, 136 MOTION in Limine TO PRECLUDE USE OF CERTAIN LANGUAGE, TERMS AND FALSE ASSOCIATIONS, 138 MOTION to Dismiss Count Count 2, Section 1512(c), 137 MOTION for Joinder AND ADOPT CO-DEFENDANT ECF 96 MOTION TO, 134 MOTION for Joinder Adopt and Supplement ECF 117 Response to Gov Motion in Limine to Preclude Self-Defense, 131 MOTION to Suppress Video Evidence
- #149 RESPONSE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re 133 MOTION to Compel Discovery
- #150 Emergency MOTION Immediate pretrial release and request for emergency hearing by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #150 a) Exhibit emails documenting raid on Defendant's cell
- #150 b) Exhibit Petitioner for writ of habeas corpus
- #150 c) Text of Proposed Order Proposed release order
- #155 MOTION to Dismiss Case by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #156 SUPPLEMENT by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re [150] MOTION for Release from Custody
- #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
- #159 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Jonathan Gross appearing for RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS
- #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
- #161 RESPONSE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re [150] MOTION for Release from Custody
- #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.
- #165 RESPONSE by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re [155] MOTION to Dismiss Case
- #167 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re 155 MOTION to Dismiss Case
- #168 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re [150] MOTION for Release from Custody
- #168 a) PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS UNDER 28 U.S.C. 2241 AND COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
- #168 Exhibit (Signed Letter)
- #168 Exhibit (Encounter in Jail)
- #169 SUPPLEMENT by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re [161] Response to motion for pretrial release
- #172 SUPPLEMENT by USA as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re [161] Response to motion, [169] Supplement to any document
- #174 Unopposed MOTION to Continue October 25 hearing and extension to file supplement by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS.
- #177 SUPPLEMENT by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re 150 MOTION for Release from Custody
- #177 a) Exhibit Evidence of first drive
- #177 b) Exhibit Evidence of second drive
- #177 c) Exhibit email from Marshals re custody
- #177 d) Exhibit email to Marshals about religious exercise
- #180-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS
- #181-ORDER as to RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS
- #182-NOTICE of Defendant's Acceptance of Protective Order by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS
- #183-PERIODIC REPORT BY USA
- #184-NOTICE of filing declaration of third-party custodian by RYAN TAYLOR NICHOLS re [181] Order
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