Thomas BallardLast Updated: February 9, 2024
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Fort Worth, Texas
- Sentenced on Jan 1, 2024
Executive Summary
As depicted in public video and body-worn camera (BWC) footage, at approximately 4:47 p.m., Ballard threw a tabletop at the police officers. A few minutes later, he used a baton to assault officers.
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Assaulting, Resisting or Impeding Certain Officers Using a Dangerous Weapon
- Civil Disorder
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon
- Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon
- Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon
- Disorderly Conduct in Capitol Building
- Act of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings
- Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
Fort Worth, Texas | August 10, 2021 -
Status Conference
August 13, 2021 "Detention hearing scheduled for 8/13 at 10 am." -
Sentenced
January 1, 2024 "Sentenced to 54 months’ incarceration 36 months’ supervised release $2,000 fine"
Sentencing Details
- Prison: 54 month(s)
- Parole/Supervised Release: 36 month(s)
- Fine/Restitution: $2,000
Press Coverage
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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on July 12, 2023 Read at US DOJ -
Texas Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on August 11, 2021 Read at US DOJ
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