Record at a Glance
- Category
- Jan 6th
- Age in NPR record
- 39
- Location
- Windfall, 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
Based on open-source and CCTV videos, Joshua Borum was seen entering the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, wearing what appeared to be a ballistic plate carrier, a radio, a military-style multicam helmet, camouflage pants and sunglasses, according to court documents. On Dec. 13, 2021, in an interview with the FBI, Borum stated he was part of the American Regulators, an offshoot of the Angry Vikings group. Borum described it as a group that exists primarily to exercise their First Amendment rights and help communities. Court documents say that he said he had been designated to provide security for the larger group and admitted he entered the Capitol in search of a member that was missing. He was arrested Mar. 19, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind.
Case History
Borum pleaded Guilty to two charges: Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building. The other charges are dismissed. Sentenced on 9/6/2024 to 24 Months of Probation; Special Assessment of $20; Fine of $2,000; Restitution of $500; 100 hours of community service. Borum 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.