Record at a Glance
- Category
- Jan 6th
- Age in NPR record
- 59
- Location
- Dunnellon, Florida
- Charges
- Conspiracy to Obstruct an Official Proceeding; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting; Conspiracy to Prevent an Officer from Discharging Any Duties; Destruction of Government Property and Aiding and Abetting; Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds
- Case status
- Pleaded not guilty; Sentenced
- Presidential action
- Pardon
Case Summary
Federal prosecutors allege that Connie Meggs and her husband stormed the Capitol with a group of Oath Keepers, a far-right pro-Trump militia. On the day of the insurrection, both Meggs allegedly "prepared themselves for battle" by wearing military-style gear. They then joined other members of the Oath Keepers to form a military-style "stack" formation as they stormed the Capitol, according to court documents. One witness told the FBI that they were acquainted with Connie Meggs and that she works at a thrift shop in Florida. The witness also claimed to investigators that they had seen Meggs wearing clothing with "Oath Keepers" written on it months before the insurrection.
Case History
Meggs pleaded Not Guilty to all charges. Jury trial verdict on 3/20/2023 finds Meggs Guilty on all charges. Sentenced on 8/30/2023 to 15 months of incarceration; 36 months of supervised release; $425 special assessment; $500 restitution. Meggs 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 - Supporting Reporting
NPR video evidence pageNPR
Case summary, charges, procedural updates and image are drawn from the NPR Jan. 6 archive snapshot dated 2026-09-25 unless otherwise indicated.