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Christopher W. Ortiz

Pardoned January 6 defendant

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Christopher W. Ortiz is a young man from New Jersey. On January 6, 2021, Christopher Ortiz was among the crowd at the Capitol. His case resolved as a misdemeanor — he pleaded guilty to a single count of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building, with no allegation that anyone was harmed by him. In August 2022 he was sentenced to 12 months of probation, with the first two months in home detention, 100 hours of community service, and $500 in restitution. He completed what the court asked of him. On January 20, 2025, President Trump granted sweeping clemency to January 6 defendants, and Christopher W. Ortiz was among those covered. Case record: United States v. Christopher W. Ortiz, No. 1:22-cr-82 (originally 1:21-mj-158), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Arrested January 27, 2021; pleaded guilty March 24, 2022; sentenced August 9, 2022. This profile is unclaimed. If this is you — or your family — claiming it is free, forever.

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Case number
1:22-cr-82
Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Disposition
Originally filed as 1:21-mj-158 Arrested 1/27/21. Pleaded guilty 3/24/22. Sentenced 8/9/22 to 12 months’ probation, with the first 2 months to be served in home detention, 100 hours of community service, $500 restitution.
Arrested
January 27, 2021
Plea
March 24, 2022
Sentenced
August 9, 2022

Charges

  • Knowingly Entering or Remaining in Any Restricted Building or Grounds without Lawful Authority
  • Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds

Sentence

12 months’ probation, with the first 2 months to be served in home detention, 100 hours of community service, $500 restitution

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