In a video he can be heard shouting, Lets go! One of the protesters who has been in jail the longest, Kenneth Harrelson, is accused of pushing into the Capitol behind a mob. Later that night, Sullivan and Jade Sacker appeared on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, showing Sullivan's footage of the Babbitt shooting. Do we need to add some additional information? Jury selection is on 5/15 at 9am. Sullivan showed up at 8 a.m. for his solo protest, by 10, more than 20 armed counterprotesters showed up on the grounds of the Capitol, on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Sullivan said in a video recorded after the rioting that he doesnt support Trump or President-elect Joe Biden. He paid cash for a Mercedes and was building a house in Sandy, when his political views radicalized. His Twitter accounts have frequently used #antifa, #blm, and other anti-Trump or anti-police hashtags, PolitiFact found. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 12/6/2021. "Antifa was already inside the Capitol with floor plans dressed as Trump supporters" on Jan. 6, 2021, proving the attack was 100% a setup.". [48][49], Sullivan's involvement in the riots was cited by pro-Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and The Gateway Pundit as part of a theory alleging antifa's involvement in the riots. Sullivan stated, "I broke it. [21][22] Sullivan's close relationship with the Proud Boys led to BLM activists refusing to work with him. I had no part in planning it. He participated in the 6 January Capitol breach but claims he's a journalist and was only there to record the protests. [23] [24][25], On July 22, 2020, Sullivan held a solo, armed protest at the Utah State Capitol, carrying an AR-15. A Utah man previously arrested in connection to a police brutality protest in Provo has now been jailed for his role in the Capitol riots. Babbitt was a pro-Trump veteran who was shot during the protests at Capitol hill. VIOLENT ENTRY AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT ON CAPITOL GROUNDS; Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on Capitol Grounds or Building (5ss) Evidence shows him agitating the crowd and encouraging violence. Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy. There remains no legitimate evidence that the mob at the Capitol was infiltrated or led by antifa activists in disguise. #61 MOTION for Reconsideration re 59 December 6, 2021 Order Denying Motion to Remove Seizure Order by JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN. Thank you! Sullivan joined the mob of Trump supporters that entered the Capitol, filming the events as they transpired and posting his videos online. [5][26] As he began carrying assault rifles to protest, this invited hostility from both the right and the left. His father was a lieutenant colonel and his brother James leads Civilized Awakening, part of the greater far-right Patriot movement. that of John Earle Sullivan stands out. Hes so indoctrinated, hes devoid of logic., The two brothers are the subject of a documentary in the works and, after not having spoken in months, were put in the same room for filming. Sullivan got involved in speed skating and in 2016, Sullivan was featured in a commercial blog post on Uber's site, describing him as "searching for a way to earn money that fit with his busy training schedule". District of Columbia James Sullivan turned in tips on his brother to the FBI. A motion hearing is scheduled for 3/3/23 at 10 am Courtroom 24A. Sullivan spoke of "burning this shit down" and told the crowd "we gotta rip Trump out of that office right over there" while pointing to the White House; he added "we ain't fucking waiting til the next election". [2] James Sullivan founded "Civilized Awakening", part of the greater far-right Patriot movement. PolitiFact researcher Caryn Baird contributed to this report. John took up speed skating and had Olympic ambitions. Court documents filed by left-wing filmmaker John Sullivan's attorneys have claimed that CNN and NBC each paid $35,000 for his footage of the violence during the Capitol riot that took place on January 6, according to the latest reports. CIVIL DISORDER; Civil Disorder and Aiding and Abetting (2ss) He spent 90 minutes on the Tooele Happy Hour podcast exchanging right-wing grievances with the hosts and claiming his brother has been indoctrinated by a radical socialist ideology., The only way I see him having a way out is him going to jail to be completely honest. The repossession was revealed after court filings against John Earle Sullivan were unsealed on Thursday. John Sullivan, an activist from Utah, joined supporters of President Donald Trump who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. VIOLENT ENTRY AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT ON CAPITOL GROUNDS; Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on Capitol Grounds or Buildings (5s) Thats why I went to the Capitol, just to expose them and hold them accountable, Sullivan said. Sullivan spoke with police and FBI agents Jan. 7 about the shooting he witnessed, he said. John Earle Sullivan, 25, of Sandy, was booked into the Utah County Jail for investigation of rioting, making a threat of violence and criminal mischief. He has become the focal point of President Donald Trump supporters including Trumps lawyer, Rudy Giuliani as proof that Antifa and leftists had infiltrated the ranks of an otherwise peaceful rally and instigated the violence that left five people dead and shook our democratic institutions. According to the affidavit seeking his arrest, filed in the federal court in Washington, DC, John Earle Sullivan didn't just film last Wednesday's storming of the US Capitol - he actually took part in the violence and egged on the destruction that led to the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt. John Sullivan, founder of Insurgence USA, was detained and questioned by police on Wednesday following his participation in the unrest. Initial appearance in the District of Utah at 4pm on 1/15/2021. TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT; Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Dangerous Weapon (3s) Two computers, two cell phones, and camera equipment were seized by the FBI. Initial appearance in the District of Utah at 4pm on 1/15/2021. Activists in these cities recommend that he be barred from community actions and totally avoided. 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Giuliani auf Twitter: "Why wasn't this presented to the witch Hunt Impeachment Congress. According to some cultural observers, the first-person recordings taken by Sullivan have traits of gonzo journalism. Vehicles were damaged by protesters as well as by John Sullivan, the Deseret News said, quoting a police affidavit. The affidavit stated that Sullivan entered the Capitol's west side by climbing through a broken window. But he was one person among thousands. TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS, VICTIM OR INFORMANT; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting (1s) He reportedly thrives on creating chaos. Because they have no interest in the truth that riots had nothing to do with the Trump speech. An FBI affidavit disputes the claim he was a photojournalist, as he had no press credentials. FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (6) They are terrorists of Trump, seeking to overthrow our country. Sacker said she has followed Sullivan for four months and accompanied him to many protests, including some affiliated with Black Lives Matter. Theres no evidence that the crowd was infiltrated or led by antifa activists in disguise, and specific individuals held up online as antifa activists have turned out to be Trump supporters. Sacker reportedly used two teams to document the brothers' efforts. John Sullivan, 26, founder of a protest . Sullivan was arrested on Jan. 14, 2021, in his home state of Utah. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Newly released video shows former Black Lives Matter organizer John Sullivan both allegedly instigating protesters to commit crimes and committing crimes himself while inside the Capitol Building yet somehow it appears he has managed to escape any charges. Meanwhile, Sullivan and others organized a counter-protest blocking vehicles and interfering with traffic on a busy street. Do you want to suggest a relevant news article? Were all a part of this f------ history.". There's no evidence. Theres no evidence that he "incited" the violence himself or led the charge into the Capitol. U.S.A. --(AmmoLand.com)- In the boisterous protest which happened on the 6th of January . The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Nobody had seen him before or knew who he was. UPDATE, Jan. 11, 2021: This fact-check was updated to include more detailfrom Sullivansvideoat the Capitol. John worked as a successful salesman, his brother said, making more than $200,000 in some years. TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT; Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (3) Hes a thorn in my side.. John Earle Sullivan, Image from Tooele County Sheriff's Office, cropped and scaled by Dean Weingarten. Far-right group has concerned experts for years", "What does the Proud Boys rooster symbol mean and what are the group's other secret symbols? TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT; Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Dangerous Weapon (4ss) John Earle Sullivan, 25, gave interviews to news media after the riots on Jan. 6 and bragged that he was a Black Lives Matter activist who had only gone into the Capitol building to document what was happening, the Deseret News reported. If so, we invite you to contact us to provide that helpful information. Other Antifa and Black Lives Matter activists may also have been there last week.. BLM activist John Earle Sullivan was with those who entered the US Capitol, according to DC Metropolitan Police.. DC police interviewed but did not arrest Sullivan, The Epoch Times online news outlet reported. "We did this s---, together," he said after the barricades came down. Utah activist John Sullivan describes himself as a video journalist "documenting the front lines of protest happening around the world", but his involvement in the January 6, 2021, protest is not just limited to that. Loved son of Joan Levy Earle and the late . [37][38], On January 7, Sullivan was reportedly detained by DC Metro police. Prosecutors allege that in December 2020, Sullivan publicly denied being a journalist. #59 ORDER denying 25 Motion for Release of Funds as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN (1). The real question, in my mind, is: What was he doing there? Among his comments: There are so many people. Shortly afterwards, CNN host Anderson Cooper interview the two as they portrayed the events at the Capitol as a direct results of right-wing extremists. Sullivan was arrested days later, charged with rioting, making a threat of violence and criminal mischief. Defendant remains on personal recognizance bond and has status conference set for 7/29/21 at 1 pm. John Earle Sullivan, a 26-year-old from Utah, recorded videos capturing the chaos of the Capitol riot, Reuters said. [19][20], Sullivan organized events in Provo, Utah, that were controversial with BLM. His criminal complaint is filled with expletive-laden quotes from the 50-minute video he shot and later sold to media outlets for $90,000. VIOLENT ENTRY AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT ON CAPITOL GROUNDS; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (7ss) John Earle Sullivan, a far-left agitator who was present at the Capitol riots on Jan. 6 and recorded a woman's death at the hands of police, was released from jail on Friday without bail,. Sullivan also allegedly threatened to beat a woman in a car, kicked her door, and then was seen associating with the alleged shooter, the newspaper said. He later approached another window and a knocking noise was heard, after which it was broken. We did this together. I dont want to see you get How will the case pan out for him? James stated that John was conservative until recently. His father was a lieutenant colonel and his brother James leads Civilized Awakening, part of the greater far-right Patriot movement. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was faking being arrested during an abortion-rights protest outside the Supreme Court. I dont know why this man is walking around, Greene said. It was scary because I was surrounded by white supremacists and people are racist., CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER, When asked if he regretted filming Babbitts dying moments, he said: I told it exactly the way I wanted it to be told. Sullivan is a Utah-based Antifa/BLM activist Sullivan organized a BLM rally an hour earlier on January 6, 2021 at 11 AM, and tweeted . John Sullivan shot to the limelight after he appeared on CNN for a chat with anchor Anderson Cooper regarding the video he had captured of Ashli Babbitt being shot by a law enforcement officer. "He was vocal, but I wouldnt say he was inciting violence," Sacker said. He was featured in a 2016 ad for Uber that included Olympic hopefuls and he competed in the 2018 U.S. Olympic trials, finishing 20th overall in the 500 meter and 1500 meter events, failing to make the team. way up here. Court documents show news organizations paid Sullivan . #65-RESPONSE by USA as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #66-SUPPLEMENT by USA as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN re 65 Response to motion, #67-NOTICE Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery by USA as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #69-Consent MOTION to Continue and Exclude Time Under Speedy Trial Act by USA as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #71-Supplemental MOTION to Dismiss Count Supplement to Motion to Dismiss Count in the Supserseding Indictment by JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #72-NOTICE of Discovery by USA as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #73- NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #74-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Joseph Hong Huynh appearing for USA, #76-Joint MOTION to Continue Status Conference, Joint MOTION to Exclude Time under the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #77-Supplement re 47 Motion to Dismiss Count 8 of the Indictment by JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #79-PRETRIAL ORDER as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #80-ORDER denying 61 Motion for Reconsideration as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #81-MEMORANDUM OPINION as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #82-Joint STATUS REPORT and Proposed Pretrial Deadlines by USA as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, #83-PRETRIAL ORDER as to JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN, Man who shot video of fatal Capitol shooting is arrested, remains focus of political storm, Utah Man Charged in Federal Court Following Events at the United States Capitol, Activist previously arrested during police protests in Utah charged in Capitol riots, Utah activist in Capitol riot sold his video to CNN, NBC for $35K each, court docs say, U.S. seizes $90,000 from man who sold footage of U.S. Capitol riot, Capitol rioter John Sullivan pleads not guilty, wants $90K back from DOJ, Accused left-wing Capitol activist John Sullivan facing new charges. John Earle Sullivan, is a former speed skater and political activist who said he was at the Capitol to document the day. Click to reveal (Read more about our partnership with Facebook.) 33701 [2] Sullivan later got his group firearms training. Charging documents say Sullivan was with the shooter most of the day and did nothing to stop the act. Shinzo Abe was assassinated because he didnt mandate vaccines, sent 1.6 million doses back and gave citizens ivermectin., An image shows that following his resignation, Boris Johnson has escaped to the sea..