Record at a Glance
- Category
- Jan 6th
- Age in NPR record
- 24
- Location
- Setauket, New York
- Charges
- Theft of Government Property and Aiding and Abetting; 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 not guilty; Dismissed in part or full
Case Summary
Isabella DeLuca is a conservative social media influencer who has previously interned for Republican members of Congress and worked with the conservative group Turning Point USA. On Jan. 6, 2021, according to court documents, DeLuca posted on Twitter, "Fight back or let politicians steal and [sic] election? Fight Back!" After rioters breached the U.S. Capitol building, DeLuca allegedly entered through a broken window and began passing out broken pieces of a table to members of the mob outside. According to prosecutors, other rioters then used the pieces of the table to assault police officers. The day after the Capitol riot, an Instagram user asked DeLuca why she supported breaching the Capitol, and DeLuca allegedly replied, "According to the constitution it’s our house." Days later, court documents state, DeLuca posted a message on Instagram indicating support for former President Trump to declare martial law. "If Trump declares martial law in 7 states, his campaign allies could take control of the state’s ballots & overturn the results of the election in Trump’s favor. Which would be ideal," she allegedly posted. DeLuca was arrested on Mar. 15, 2024, in Irvine, Calif.
Case History
DeLuca pleaded Not Guilty to all charges. Jury trial set for 5/12/2025. On 1/21/2025, the court grants the government’s motion to dismiss the case with prejudice.
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.