On January 5th, 2021, Ray Epps can be seen on video taken by J6 defendant Tim Gionet (aka Baked Alaska) at the Black Lives Matter Plaza in DC. In this video, Epps is seen and heard yelling the following: “We’re far beyond that. In fact, tomorrow—I don’t even like to say it because I’ll be arrested—we need to go IN to the Capitol. We’re here to defend the Constitution. [. . .] I’m going to put this out there. I’m probably going to jail for it. Tomorrow, we need to go IN to the Capitol. IN to the Capitol. Peacefully.” On the day of January 6th, Epps can be seen at the site of the initial breach of the Capitol Grounds shortly before 1 PM (before President Trump’s speech ended). He is active among the grounds throughout the next few hours, at one point even directing others in moving a metal trump sign (8 feet tall by 10 feet wide) directly towards the front lines of Police. Shortly before leaving, at 2:12 PM, Epps sent a text message to his nephew that reads: “I was in the front with a few others. I also orchestrated it.”
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- First Name(s): James
- Last Name(s): Epps
- AKA: Ray Epps
- Case Number: 23-cr-321
- Arrest Location: UNKNOWN, AZ
- Judge: James E. Boasberg
- Entry Last Updated: 01/10/2024
- Date Docket Downloaded: 01/03/2024
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (1)
Case Status
Information filed 9/18/2023; initially placed on supervised release. Plea Agreement Hearing held 9/20/2023- entered a plea of guilty to Count 1 and placed on personal recognizance. Sentencing held on 1/9/2024, sentenced to 12 months of probation, $25 Special Assessment and Restitution in the amount of $500.
Defense Lawyer
Edward J. Ungvarsky
USA Attorney
Michael M. Gordon
Assistant United States Attorney, Detailee
Florida Bar No. 1026025
400 N. Tampa St., Suite 3200 Tampa, Florida 33602
Phone- (813) 274-6370
Email- [email protected]
Case Documents
- Ray Epps Docket Sheet as of 1/10/2024
- #1 INFORMATION as to JAMES RAY EPPS, SR (1) count(s) 1
- #3 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Edward John Ungvarsky appearing for JAMES RAY EPPS, SR
- #4 PLEA AGREEMENT as to JAMES RAY EPPS, SR
- #5 STATEMENT OF OFFENSE by USA as to JAMES RAY EPPS, SR
- #6 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to JAMES RAY EPPS SR (1) PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 9/20/2023
- #11 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear in Person at Sentencing by USA as to JAMES RAY EPPS, SR.
- #16 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to JAMES RAY EPPS, SR
- #17 Unopposed MOTION Seal Unredacted Sentencing Exhibits by JAMES RAY EPPS, SR
- #18 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by JAMES RAY EPPS, SR
- #18 a) Exhibit FBI Memos - Insufficient Evidence to Prosecute
- #18 b) Exhibit Ray Epps Letter
- #18 c) Exhibit Robyn Epps Letter
- #18 d) Exhibit Family and Friend Letters
- #19 RESPONSE by JAMES RAY EPPS, SR re [16] Sentencing Memorandum
- #20 JUDGMENT as to JAMES RAY EPPS, SR. Statement of Reasons Not Included. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 1/10/2024
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