A Virginia man was sentenced to 40 months in prison for his conviction related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Jeremy Groseclose, 41, of Elliston, also will serve 24 months of supervised release and was ordered to pay a fine of $5,000 by U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper.
Groseclose was found guilty on Nov. 21, 2023, of civil disorder and obstruction of an official proceeding, both felonies, in addition to misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct in a Capitol building and parading, demonstration or picketing in a Capitol building.
The FBI arrested Groseclose on Feb. 25, 2021, in Montgomery County.
According to the evidence presented by the Justice Department, on Jan. 6, 2021, Groseclose was among a mob of rioters illegally on the Capitol grounds.
During his time inside the Capitol building, Groseclose wore a gas mask and a distinctive outfit that included a black jacket with white and red stripes, a maroon hooded sweatshirt, yellow-tinted glasses and a black “beanie” style hat with lettering on the front.
At least 18 video clips captured images of Groseclose as he roamed the building.
Groseclose interfered with U.S. Capitol Police officers as they attempted to prevent the mob from progressing farther into the Capitol.
As USCP tried to close a security door located on the east side of the Crypt, Groseclose and others prevented the door from closing by placing chairs, trash cans and other objects under the door. Groseclose and others also used their hands to lift the door as it was closing.
Ultimately, Groseclose and the mob prevented the door from closing and moved toward the retreating USCP officers.
Security footage captured Groseclose taking pictures and recording videos of the chaos inside the Capitol building.
In particular, Groseclose documented a physical struggle between law enforcement officers and a member of the crowd. Groseclose captured an image of a dark red substance – believed to be blood — on the floor of the Capitol Building just outside of the Rotunda.
The images and videos that Groseclose appeared to capture were not found on his phone, and in the days following the riot, Groseclose sent messages to others discussing the deletion of evidence.
Submit a tip to the FBI
In the 44 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,504 individuals have been charged in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including more than 560 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement, a felony. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.
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Crystal Graham
