Record at a Glance
- Category
- Jan 6th
- Age in NPR record
- 31
- Location
- Beacon, New York
- Charges
- Civil Disorder; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding; Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds; Disorderly Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds and Aiding and Abetting; Tampering with Records, Documents, or Objects
- Case status
- Pleaded not guilty; Dismissed in part or full
Case Summary
William Pepe, an alleged member of the Proud Boys, was indicted on conspiracy and other charges in connection with the Capitol riot. According to charging documents, Pepe, a New York MTA worker, called in sick so he could travel to Washington. Federal prosecutors allege he met up with other members of the Proud Boys near Capitol grounds, where they chanted "f*** antifa" and "we love Trump." Court documents also say they toppled metal barriers set up by the Capitol Police and assaulted officers who were trying to control access to the Capitol grounds.
Case History
Pepe pleaded Not Guilty to all charges. Bench Trial verdict on 10/23/2024 finds him Guilty on all charges. Sentencing set for 3/11/2025. On 1/22/2025, 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.