Kyle Mlynarek

Case Summary

At least three individuals reached out to the FBI to report that Kyle Mlynarek posted on social media pictures and videos of himself inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to court documents. In one of the posts, he reportedly wrote: “It’s about these mothef****s [sic] thinking they can come take away our guns, burn/kneel on our nations flag and anthem, shut down our businesses, force people to wear something when it’s a personal choice, use social media to divide us, have bulls*** rigged elections." Various videos from the day, including police bodyworn camera footage and surveillance footage, allegedly show Mlynarek walking towards the Capitol, shouting and shoving police officers, and entering the building with his cousin, Ronald Balhorn, who is also charged in relation to the attack. In addition, a search warrant executed on Mlynarek’s phone revealed hundreds of images and several videos regarding his actions on Jan 6.

Case History

Mlynarek initially pleaded Not Guilty to all charges. On 10/16/2023, he pleaded Guilty to four 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. On 10/18/2023 in a Bench trial, he was found Not Guilty of Civil Disorder. Sentenced on 2/21/2024 to 100 days incarceration; supervised release of 12 Months; Special Assessment of $70; fine of $1,000; restitution of $500; 200 hours of community service. Mlynarek 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.