American Phoenix Project
4 individual(s)
Russell TaylorLast Updated: July 2, 2024
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Orange, California
- Sentenced on Jun 1, 2024
Occupation(s)
- American Phoenix Project Director
Executive Summary
As alleged in the indictment, through the late fall and early winter of 2020, the defendants communicated with each other to plan and coordinate their effort to obstruct and interfere with the joint session of Congress at the Capitol on Jan. 6, to certify the electoral college vote.
The defendants communicated through various messaging applications and social media, including the encrypted messaging application Telegram, to share information regarding the election; coordinate travel to Washington, D.C.; and promote events sponsored by the American Phoenix Project, which Hostetter founded to oppose government-mandated restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Occupation(s)
American Phoenix Project Director
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Conspiracy to Obstruct an Official Proceeding
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting
- Obstruction of Law Enforcement During Civil Disorder and Aiding and Abetting
- Restricted Building or Grounds and Carrying a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon
- Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on Capitol Grounds or Building
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
Orange, California | June 10, 2021 -
Arraigned
June 28, 2021 "Arraigned 6/28 and pleaded not guilty to all counts." -
Charged
June 9, 2021 "Indicted 6/9." -
Status Conference
October 4, 2021 "Status conference set for 10/4 at 1 pm. Defendant remains on personal recognizance." -
Sentenced
June 1, 2024 "Sentenced to 6 months’ home detention 36 months’ probation $2,000 restitution"
Sentencing Details
- Parole/Supervised Release: 36 month(s)
- Fine/Restitution: $2000
Press Coverage
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Six California Men, Four of Whom Self-Identify as Members of “Three-Percenter” Militias, Indicted on Conspiracy Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on June 11, 2021 Read at US DOJ -
DC Brigade Indictment
Published on January 8, 2021 Read at US Department of Justice
Affiliated People (4)
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Erik Warner
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Riverside, California
- Sentenced on June 1, 2024
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Felipe Martinez
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Austin, Texas
- Sentenced on June 1, 2024
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Derek Kinnison
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Riverside, California
- Sentenced on June 1, 2024
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Ronald Mele
Litigation Status
- Arrested in Riverside, California
- Sentenced on June 1, 2024
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