Record at a Glance
- Category
- Jan 6th
- Age in NPR record
- 56
- Location
- Eureka, California
- Charges
- 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
- Pleaded guilty; Dismissed in part or full; Sentenced
- Presidential action
- Pardon
Case Summary
Before the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, Brent Holdridge was wanted by law enforcement for failing to report to jail in Humboldt County, Calif., to begin serving a four-month sentence for possession of a controlled substance, according to an FBI statement of facts. Holdridge was arrested in February for that offense and, according to the statement of facts, he later showed photos from his trip to Washington, D.C., to his probation officer, although he claimed he stayed outside the Capitol on the day of the riot. However, the probation officer reportedly identified Holdridge in surveillance footage as a man carrying a rolled-up flag through the Capitol, appearing to record video on a cellphone. Additionally, cellphone records appear to show Holdridge's mobile device as having been present in the building during the riot, according to the statement of facts. When interviewed by FBI agents in September, Holdridge allegedly confirmed his presence at the “Stop the Steal” rally, but he refused to answer whether he entered the Capitol, adding that he “did not steal anything, touch or assault anyone, or damage any property.” He surrendered on Dec. 2, 2021, at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, Calif.
Case History
Holdridge pleaded Guilty to one charge: Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building. The other charges are dismissed. Sentenced on 1/9/2023 to 60 Days Incarceration; 3 Years Probation; Restitution Of $500; Special Assessment Of $10. Resentencing held 6/28/2024. The Court vacates the period of probation as illegally imposed. Order forthcoming. Holdridge sentenced to time served. Restitution Of $500; Special Assessment of $10. Holdridge received a full pardon on January 20, 2025
Sources
- Primary Documentation
NPR Jan. 6 Defendant DatabaseNPR - Primary Documentation
Underlying court recordCourt record linked by NPR
Case summary, charges, procedural updates and image are drawn from the NPR Jan. 6 archive snapshot dated 2026-09-25 unless otherwise indicated.