Record at a Glance
- Category
- Jan 6th
- Age in NPR record
- 47
- Location
- Olathe, Kansas
- Charges
- Conspiracy; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting; Obstruction of Law Enforcement During Civil Disorder and Aiding and Abetting; Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds
- Case status
- Pleaded guilty; Dismissed in part or full; Sentenced
- Presidential action
- Pardon
Case Summary
Christopher Kuehne, a U.S. Marine veteran, is believed to have ties to the Kansas City chapter of the Proud Boys. According to court documents, Kuehne and four others wore orange tape on their clothing and helmets so they could easily identify each other on Jan. 6, 2021. The group was seen in footage marching toward the Capitol with a larger Proud Boys group. Once inside, surveillance footage allegedly shows Kuehne using a podium to prevent a metal barrier door from closing. The group moved in close proximity with one another, coordinating with gestures and dismantling metal barriers. A military spokesperson confirmed to NPR that Kuehne served in the Marines from 1993 until 2013. He deployed twice as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and he was awarded several medals for his service, including the Purple Heart.
Case History
Kuehne pleaded Guilty to one charge: Obstruction of Law Enforcement During Civil Disorder. The other charges are dismissed. Sentenced on 2/23/2024 to 75 days of Incarceration; 24 months of Supervised Release; 60 days location monitoring; $100 Special Assessment; Restitution of $2,000. Kuehne 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.