Jeff Zink told a KCBD reporter, he and his son were peacefully protesting, saying he took his son to D.C. because he wanted his son, who’s in the media department at Texas Tech, to “document what was taking place:” Jeff went on to say that, “We did witness, first-hand, a black clad protestor destroying one of the windows and then being apprehended by the Capitol Police Department. At that time, I offered to bear witness of this event and ensured the police were provided with my contact information. At no time did I, nor my son Ryan enter the building, trespass or damage any property of the United States. Furthermore, the allegations that my son physically assaulted ANYONE are completely unfounded, without evidence or merit, and politically motivated.”
In a private message on Facebook, Ryan Zink said “Broke down the doors pushed Congress out of session I took two flash bangs I’m ok I’ll be posting pictures in a little bit when we get back I’m hurt but we accomplished the job.” Zink had also posted a day after the event saying:
“I went and fought for what I believe in I started no violence and even helped officers and injured people documented what I did what I felt was right. You don’t like it there’s a little button called Unfriend and do so immediately. A bunch of keyboard heroes saying what you would have done you weren’t there. You would have probably ran when it got heavy. I believe what I believe and if you believe different well that’s part of why I was there today. Standing up for all of us for the truth. You have no idea the hurt and suffering this nation suffered today. I witnessed it first hand I saw people who were trained, coached, and deadset on destruction hurt police and then turn inward a woman died and you want to play games and talk shit to me about being there. History was made and I am proud of it.
“Not everyone went inside. It was a small group of about I would say 25-30 people and they were the only combative ones I got super close and documented everything I’m not some radical right wing nut job I literally took pictures of them and saw the tattoos it’s not hard to identify. If you were there you could have seen this it was different in my life and in reporting I have seen what riots and violence looks like this was planned strategic trained tactical this was no ordinary rue it was a planned thing.”
(Note: these remarks have not been edited for punctuation to keep original accuracy.)
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
- Last Name(s): Zink
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-191
- Arrest Location: Lubbock, TX
- Judge: Zia M. Faruqui
- Judge: James Boasberg (current)
- Entry Last Updated: 07/26/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 01/12/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting (1) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (2) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (3) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (4)
Case Status
Zink was arrested on 2/4/21 and indicted 3/5/21. Released on personal recognizance on 3/16/21. He was arraigned on 3/18/21 where he plead not guilty to counts 1-4. Pretrial Conference set for 8/21/2023 at 11:00 AM via Zoom. Jury Selection/Jury Trial set for 9/5/2023 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 22A- In Person before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg.
USA Attorney
Cari F. Walsh
Assistant United States Attorney
M.O. Bar No. 37867
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia
601 D Street N.W. Washington, DC 20530
Phone: (816) 426-4307
Email: [email protected]
USA Attorney
Holly F. Grosshans
Assistant United States Attorney
D.C. Bar No. 90000361
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia
601 D Street N.W. Washington, DC 20530
Phone: (202) 252-6737
Email: [email protected]
Case Documents
- Docket Download-7.10.21
- #1 SEALED COMPLAINT as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK (1). [1:21-mj-00193-ZMF]
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #5-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK from US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- #6 INDICTMENT as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4.
- #8-Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 02.04.2021. as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #10-Consent MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Attorney
- #11-Consent MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Gerald H. Goldstein
- #12-Amended MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Cynthia Hujar Orr
- #13-Amended MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Gerald H. Goldstein
- #14 MOTION for Speedy Trial by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK.
- #15-NOTICE Waiver and Consent To Appear By Video Conference For Arraignment And Status Conference by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #16-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE- Cynthia Hujar Orr appearing for RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #17-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE- Gerald H. Goldstein appearing for RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #18-MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK.
- #19-ORDER granting 18 Motion for Protective Order as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #20-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #21-Joint MOTION to Continue Status Conference by RYAN SCOTT ZINK.
- #23-Unopposed MOTION to Continue STATUS CONFERENCE by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #27-STATUS REPORT of Discovery by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #28-STATUS REPORT of Prior Discovery Productions by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #29-Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Conference by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #31-Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Conference by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #32-Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Conference by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #33-NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA
- #34-Unopposed Motion for Continuance of Status Conference
- #35 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Conference by RYAN SCOTT ZINK.
- #36-Unopposed MOTION for Disclosure OF ITEMS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 6(e) AND SEALED MATERIALS by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #39-Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Conference by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #41 ENTERED IN ERROR.NOTICE Status Report by RYAN SCOTT ZINK Modified on 12/14/2022
- #42 STATUS REPORT by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #43 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Conference by RYAN SCOTT ZINK.
- #44 STATUS REPORT by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #47 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Nicholas Smith. by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #48 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: John M. Pierce appearing for RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #51 MOTION for Disclosure DEFENDANT ZINKS MOTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF ALL UNDERCOVER AGENTS, ANTIFA ACTIVISTS, AND CONFIDENTIAL HUMAN SOURCES WITHIN THE SPHERE OF DEFENDANTS ALLEGED CONDUCT by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #52 MOTION in Limine Limiting Cross-Examination of Secret Service Witness by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #53 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Improper Defense Arguments and Evidence about Law Enforcment by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #54 MOTION in Limine Regarding USCP Camera Map and Specific Locations by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #54 a) Exhibit 1- Declaration of Thomas DiBiase
- #54 b) Exhibit 2- Declaration
- #55 MOTION in Limine TO PRECLUDE UNSEEN SIGNAGE, FENCING, OR OTHER BARRIERS AND TO PRECLUDE ARGUMENTS THAT ZINK IS GUILTY BASED ON THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS. by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #56 RESPONSE by RYAN SCOTT ZINK re [53] MOTION in Limine Limiting Cross-Examination of Secret Service Witness
- #57 RESPONSE by RYAN SCOTT ZINK re [52] MOTION in Limine Limiting Cross-Examination of Secret Service Witness
- #58 Unopposed MOTION to Clarify Deadline for Government's Response, Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 51 MOTION for Disclosure DEFENDANT ZINKS MOTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF ALL UNDERCOVER AGENTS, ANTIFA ACTIVISTS, AND CONFIDENTIAL HUMAN SOURCES WITHIN THE SPHERE OF DEFENDANTS ALLEGED CONDUCT by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #59 RESPONSE by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK re 55 MOTION in Limine TO PRECLUDE UNSEEN SIGNAGE, FENCING, OR OTHER BARRIERS AND TO PRECLUDE ARGUMENTS THAT ZINK IS GUILTY BASED ON THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS.
- #60 RESPONSE by USA as to RYAN SCOTT ZINK re 51 MOTION for Disclosure DEFENDANT ZINKS MOTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF ALL UNDERCOVER AGENTS, ANTIFA ACTIVISTS, AND CONFIDENTIAL HUMAN SOURCES WITHIN THE SPHERE OF DEFENDANTS ALLEGED CONDUCT
- #61 REPLY in Support by RYAN SCOTT ZINK re [51] MOTION for Disclosure DEFENDANT ZINKS MOTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF ALL UNDERCOVER AGENTS, ANTIFA ACTIVISTS, AND CONFIDENTIAL HUMAN SOURCES WITHIN THE SPHERE OF DEFENDANTS ALLEGED CONDUCT Replying to Government's Opposition
- #62 MOTION in Limine to exclude falsified photograph of purported red line around US Capitol by RYAN SCOTT ZINK
- #63 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA. Attorney Grosshans, Holly Fugiel added. Substituting for attorney Francesco Valentini
- #64 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Cari Franke Walsh appearing for USA.
- #65 MOTION for Routine Processing Requesting Clerk of Court to Issue formally-signed and/or certified subpoenas for service by RYAN SCOTT ZINK.
- #65 a) Summons Witness Subpoena to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
- #65 b) Summons Witness Subpoena with Duces Tecum request to Rep. Kevin McCarthy
- #65 c) Summons Witness Subpoena to Rep. Matt Gaetz
- #65 d) Summons Witness Subpoena with Duces Tecum request to Rep. Jim Jordan
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