Jan 6th Record

Eric Richard Staples, Jr.

Pardon

January 20, 2025   /   2025–Present

Image of Eric Richard Staples, Jr. from the Jan. 6 archive

Record at a Glance

Category
Jan 6th
Age in NPR record
33
Location
Saratoga, Wyoming
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 or Grounds; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building
Case status
Pleaded guilty; Dismissed in part or full; Sentenced
Presidential action
Pardon

Case Summary

Eric Staples was arrested Mar. 7, 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska.

Case History

Staples pleaded Guilty to one charge: Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds. The other charges are dismissed. Sentenced 9/23/2024 to 24 Months of Probation with 2 months location monitoring; Special Assessment: $25; Restitution: $500; 60 hours of community service. Staples received a full pardon on January 20, 2025

Sources

Case summary, charges, procedural updates and image are drawn from the NPR Jan. 6 archive snapshot dated 2026-09-25 unless otherwise indicated.

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