He admitted to shouting support during the attack, but claimed he only did these things to "blend in" with the pro-Trump mob. Initial appearance in the District of Utah at 4pm on 1/15/2021. (Courtesy of Lisi Merkley, The Daily Universe) A white SUV moves through protesters in Provo on Monday, June 29, 2020. Rifles were involved in 297 deaths in the U.S. in 2022 and constipation killed 2,167., Drinking or using tap water treated with chlorine is dangerous because chlorine is a poison., Joe Biden described America as the foothills of the Himalayas with Xi Jinping., Kid Rock tweeted, Some people wouldnt recognize tyranny if it slapped a mask on their face, made them stand 6 feet apart, and forced them to take a vaccine for a virus with a 99.8% survival rate., The train that derailed in Ohio was carrying over 300,000 gallons of a chemical that was banned in 1974.. (Read more about our partnership with Facebook.) Devoted father of Arianna Joy Earle and John Ryland Edward Earle. Sullivan, who streams online under the name "Jayden X," has claimed he is . Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. [2] Around 2013, the family moved to Utah. BREAKING REPORT: First Extremist In Capitol Building Seige Is On his two Twitter accounts, Sullivan shared videos he captured as the crowd stormed into the Capitol, including a nearly 40-minute YouTube video that graphically documents Ashli Babbitts fatal shooting by police. The repossession was revealed after court filings against John Earle Sullivan were unsealed on Thursday. According to some cultural observers, the first-person recordings taken by Sullivan have traits of gonzo journalism. His participation in the riot is seen as proof by Trump backers that the events were provoked by leftist infiltrators. Other media may not report this but a left-wing activist joined the Capitol Hill protest. Sullivan was arrested on Jan. 14, 2021, in his home state of Utah. He was doing amazing things with his life and he came out and said capitalism is a cancer to Black society, when capitalism literally gave him the Mercedes and the house he was building, James Sullivan said. But theres no proof that he "incited (the) insurgence," and he has denied any affiliation with antifa, a broad coalition of anti-fascist activists. Our only agenda is to publish the truth so you can be an informed participant in democracy. Fuck yeah! [32] Sullivan took extensive video, including video of the shooting of Ashli Babbitt. This is domestic terrorism on full display, out in the open. A liberal activist from Utah was arrested on Thursday on federal charges that he took part in the riot at the Capitol last week. But how did he end up not just among a group of Trump supporters who ransacked the Capitol, but really riding the crest of the wave? VIOLENT ENTRY AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT ON CAPITOL GROUNDS; Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on Capitol Grounds or Building (5ss) "Joe Biden's wide open southern border" is to blame for fentanyl deaths in the U.S. "Shooting and Storming Of The US Capitol In Washington DC (View Discretion Is Advised),", "Utah activist inside U.S. Capitol says woman killed was first to try and enter House chamber,", "Thirteen Charged in Federal Court Following Riot at the United States Capitol,", "The FBI Says There's No Evidence Of Antifa Involvement In The Capitol Mob,", "Utahn inside US Capitol describes chaotic scene,", "BLM activist inside Capitol claims he was 'documenting' riots, once said 'burn it all down,'", "Utahn Behind Social Justice Group At Washington March,", "Organizer of Provo protest arrested, accused of rioting, making threats,", "Theres no proof antifa stormed the Capitol. When asked about the use of antifa hashtags in his social media posts, he rejected being associated with the group, but has stated that he, along with his group, is anti-fascist. An image shows a UFO photographed on June 21, 2014 by the pilot from the cockpit of an F-16 military plane flying near Lackland Air Force Base of the United States located in San Antonio, Texas., No one with a concealed carry permit ever committed a mass shooting. She said she had not personally seen him be violent. The affidavit does not say Sullivan led the mob. Thank you! UPDATE, Jan. 11, 2021: This fact-check was updated to include more detailfrom Sullivansvideoat the Capitol. The latest target is Utahs John Sullivan, the founder of Insurgence USA, an activist group against police brutality. [3], On January 13, 2021, an arrest warrant with three counts related to the Washington DC riot was signed by a magistrate judge. Case Documents: Sullivan - Criminal Complaint Sullivan - Complaint Affidavit Sullivan - Indictment LEAD ATTORNEY A status conference was also held for John Earle Sullivan, a Utah-based political activist and crowd-funded video journalist who filmed and sold video of congressional officers fatally shooting rioter Ashli Babbitt. A protest he organized resulted in a motorist being shot. This guy is a clout-chaser, someone who is only here for fame or money or someone who just needs attention, she said. [36], Upon reaching the front of the crowd, he told a law enforcement officer guarding the barricaded door: "We want you to go home. He later denied having a knife, claiming he "used that to navigate myself to the front of the crowd". [37][38], On January 7, Sullivan was reportedly detained by DC Metro police. 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. His father was a lieutenant colonel, a devout believer in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who raised his boys in a conservative household and taught them to love the. [3][15][46][47] He was released as the authorities did not have sufficient proof to keep him in custody, and under the conditions that he keeps a job where he has to work full-time; remains at home except to go to work, church or court; only posts to social media to request jobs; does not leave Utah and surrenders his passport to the authorities; does not work anymore with Insurgence USA though still being allowed to handle its financial transactions and tax returns; has a mental health evaluation; does not possess firearms. . John Earle Sullivan, 26, is the founder of the racial justice group Insurgence USA. I was there to document the events and be part of history., But he did a lot more than document. Do you want to suggest a relevant news article? Sullivan was adopted into a conservative Latter-Day Saint family. [8][15][2][35] His brother, James Sullivan, said that he sent the FBI tips about John Sullivan about a week after the attack. VIOLENT ENTRY AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT ON CAPITOL GROUNDS; Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on Capitol Grounds or Buildings (5s) At the end of the day, Im not sure any of this gets us any closer to understanding Sullivans motives. 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Sullivan's case is unique among the Capitol rioters because he has said he was not in the Capitol as a supporter of former president Donald Trump's but as a journalist, though he had no press credentials. "I didnt organize it. He told Deseret News he was trying to blend in. TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS, VICTIM OR INFORMANT; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting (1s) Sacker reportedly used two teams to document the brothers' efforts. #60 MEMORANDUM OPINION. CNN, NBC Paid Antifa Activist for Footage From Capitol Breach Feds Seize $90k from John Earle Sullivan in Capitol Breach Case John Earle Sullivan, Image from Tooele County Sheriff's Office, cropped and scaled by Dean Weingarten. One charge, "40 U.S.C. Before Babbitt was killed, Sullivan, a CNN cameraman, was paid $35,000 to film her murder "at Capitol Hill on Jan. 6th, 2021". Cherished husband and best friend of Alyssa Blais. At other points, he appeared to encourage what was happening. Did CNN and NBC pay 'insurrectionist' John Sullivan $70K for Capitol District of Columbia He was charged in a criminal complaint with one felony count of interfering with law enforcement in connection with a civil disorder, as well as misdemeanor charges of unlawful entry and disorderly conduct. Father Johnie Sullivan. Update On The Arrest Of Insurgents USA Agitator - Canyon News Candice WongCandice Wong 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. Based on our research, we rate PARTLY FALSE the claim that a "known antifa member" was paid $70,000 for his video of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. He had no press credentials and court papers allege he shouted . Jan 15, 2021. CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Antifa Protester John Sullivan Brags About Posing As Trump Supporter, Breaking Window We accomplished this s***! [52] BLM Utah had for months disassociated itself from Sullivan on concerns that he might be associated with the Proud Boys. Would he call an ambulance? I had no part in planning it. 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".