Record at a Glance
- Category
- Jan 6th
- Age in NPR record
- 51
- Location
- Greenwood, Indiana
- 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
On Jan. 6, 2021, Eric Andrew Cantrell, wearing a plaid jacket, backpack, Carhart hat and a gray hoodie, attended then-President Trump's “Stop the Steal Rally” alongside his two cousins, according to court records. Later, the three of them walked to the Capitol and entered the building through the Upper West Terrace Door. Cantrell remained in the building for only two minutes, according to the FBI. Cantrell first came to the attention of the FBI when multiple tipsters contacted the agency after seeing his cousin’s social media posts.
Case History
Eric Cantrell pleaded Guilty to one charge: Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building. The other charges are dismissed. Sentenced on 3/27/2023 to 3 Months Probation; 40 hours of community service; $10 Special Assessment; Restitution in the amount of $500; Fine in the amount of $1,000. Cantrell 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.