Heather Kepley

Case Summary

It is unclear how Heather Kepley originally came to the FBI's attention as an alleged participant in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, but agents from the bureau interviewed her in January 2022. In that interview, Kepley admitted to traveling to Washington, D.C., from Delaware with her minor son, her minor nephew, and her brother, Anthony Nolf, who is also charged. Kepley told agents they attended former President Trump's rally, walked to the Capitol, and made their way to a tunnel entrance to the building, federal court records state. Shortly after that interview, an acquaintance of Kepley's sent the FBI screenshots of Kepley's Instagram and Facebook accounts, which allegedly included a selfie of Kepley on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, with a red and irritated face. In the post, she reportedly wrote "The government is all Corruption and lies. And the media can go f*** themselves." The FBI alleges that Kepley took part in an effort inside the Capitol tunnel to force her way into the building.

Case History

Kepley pleaded Guilty to one charge: Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds. The other charge is dismissed. Sentenced on 12/1/2023 to 3 Years Probation; 28 days intermittent confinement; 60 days location monitoring; Restitution Of $500; Fine of $1,500; Special Assessment Of $25. Kepley 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.