Record at a Glance
- Category
- Jan 6th
- Age in NPR record
- 37
- Location
- Wells, Maine
- Charges
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds; Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building; Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in Capitol Building.
- Case status
- Pleaded guilty; Dismissed in part or full; Sentenced
- Presidential action
- Pardon
Case Summary
According to court documents, David Ball, who operated a business called Broken Glass Company, entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, through the Senate Wing door entrance after it had been kicked open by other rioters. He was identified by individuals who knew him through photos and videos, wearing a company sweatshirt. He was arrested on March 23, 2023, in Portland, Me.
Case History
Ball pleaded Guilty to one charge: Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in Capitol Building. The other charges are dismissed. Sentenced on 1/11/2024 to 24 months of probation; Special assessment of $10; Fine of $500; and Restitution of $500. Ball 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.