Record at a Glance
- Category
- Jan 6th
- Age in NPR record
- 33
- Location
- Roseville, Michigan
- 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
Federal investigators describe Paul Caloia as an "internet pornography personality" who goes by the name "God Hypnotic" online. Prosecutors allege that Caloia entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot by climbing through a broken window and then "roamed" multiple floors of the building for approximately 40 minutes. After exiting the building, Caloia allegedly remained on Capitol grounds. According to court documents, prosecutors learned of Caloia's alleged involvement in the riot after Caloia "bragged" about taking part in the Capitol breach in an online chat. Caloia was arrested on Dec. 6, 2023, in Roseville, Mich.
Case History
Caloia 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 10/23/2024 to 24 months probation; 60 days location monitoring; $500 restitution; $20 special assessment; 60 hours of community service. Caloia 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.