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Edward McAlanis

Pardoned January 6 defendant

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Edward McAlanis is a Lancaster County, Pennsylvania man who gave his time to his community as chairman of the East Cocalico Township Recreation Board, the volunteer job of ballfields, parks, and neighborhood kids. He was 41 when the FBI knocked in July 2021. What followed cost him plenty. By the time he stood in front of the judge, Edward McAlanis had lost his job and was delivering pizza to make ends meet. He kept showing up anyway. THE STORY FACT: McAlanis served as chairman of the East Cocalico Township Recreation Board in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. (Source: abc27, Conan Daily) FACT: At sentencing, the court heard he had lost his job over the case and was working as a pizza delivery driver. (Source: CNN, Feb. 15, 2022) THE LEGAL FIGHT FACT: Arrested July 20, 2021 and released on bail. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment. (Source: DOJ defendant page) FACT: On November 22, 2021 he pleaded guilty to a single count of parading in the Capitol, a misdemeanor. The other charges were dismissed. (Source: DOJ, Conan Daily) FACT: On February 15, 2022 he was sentenced to two years of probation, 60 hours of community service, and $500 restitution. No prison time. (Source: DOJ, CNN) FACT: The January 20, 2025 presidential clemency proclamation covering January 6 cases applies to this matter. (Source: White House proclamation) A misdemeanor, probation, community service, and a pardon. That is the full court record for Edward McAlanis of East Cocalico Township. CASE RECORD Case number: 1:21-cr-516, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Arrested: July 20, 2021. Guilty plea (misdemeanor parading): November 22, 2021. Sentenced: February 15, 2022. Clemency: January 20, 2025. DOJ page: https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/defendants/mcalanis-edward This profile is unclaimed. If this is you — or your family — claiming it is free, forever.