"Anti-Trump founder of radical left-wing group Insurgence USA John Sullivan incited insurgence of U.S. Capitol," said the text over one image shared widely on Facebook. [30][bettersourceneeded] Sacker would later accompany John Sullivan into the Capitol on January 6. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax 727-821-9494. stated on January 7, 2021 in a Facebook post: Says left-wing activist John Sullivan incited (the) insurgence of (the) US Capitol., stated on February 7, 2023 in a Facebook post. [9] Sullivan participated in the 2018 Olympic trials but failed to qualify; Despite this, he has claimed to have "competed in the 2018 Olympic Games". TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT; Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Dangerous Weapon (4s) Criminal charges have been filed in Utah against Sullivan for his role in an anti-police protest on June 29, 2020, that resulted in someone getting shot, according to court documents. He is not pro-Trump, she said, but he cares about "dismantling the system." [36], Upon reaching the front of the crowd, he told a law enforcement officer guarding the barricaded door: "We want you to go home. [3] Labor activist Talia Jane said Sullivan is "reviled throughout the activist space". John Earle Sullivan (born July 18, 1994), also known as Jayden X, or Activist John, is a political activist, alleged agitator at the January 6 Capitol riot, and photojournalist from Sandy, a suburb of Salt Lake City. Well they already broke a window, so you know, I didn't know I hit it that hard. Im recording and theres so many people and theyre going to push their [32] Sullivan took extensive video, including video of the shooting of Ashli Babbitt. Washington, DC My bad, my apologies. Sullivan indicated that he thought the driver Taggart shot was trying to run over protesters, a claim police disputed based on video evidence of the event. In contrast, Sullivan carried a knife into the Capitol and offered to use it, broke a window, and ordered officers to leave their posts where he would soon film Babbitt getting shot. John Sullivan is a former salesman who left his career during the summer of 2020 after winning a racial discrimination settlement. There's no evidence. In addition to being banished from Black Lives Matters events in Utah and shunned by groups in other cities, he is also accused of profiting from the cause. We need your help. FEDERAL STATUTES, OTHER; Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (5) He is seen climbing through a broken window, he confronts law enforcement and tells them to go home, then enters an office and it appears and the federal charges against him allege broke a window looking out onto the plaza. In a world of wild talk and fake news, help us stand up for the facts. TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT; Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (3) Sullivan confirmed to PolitiFact that he entered the building with the rioters, and that he is in the photographs shown as part of the Facebook post. Court documents filed by left-wing filmmaker John Sullivan's attorneys have claimed that CNN and NBC each paid $35,000 for his footage of the violence during the Capitol riot that took place on January 6, according to the latest reports. We accomplished this s***! He participated in the 6 January Capitol breach but claims he's a journalist and was only there to record the protests. Instead, he was released to home confinement with an ankle monitoring device. After graduating from high school, Sullivan applied to be a police officer. John Sullivan, 26, founder of protest group Insurgence USA, recorded himself entering through a Capitol window that had been broken out by the rioters before roaming the halls of Congress. [10][31], On November 26, 2020, Seattle activists published a memo accusing John Sullivan of being an agent provocateur seeking to undermine the Black Lives Matter movement:[2], "John has been kicked from the #SaltLakeCity and #Portland protest scenes due to alarming behaviors including grifting/profiteering, self-promotion/clout chasing, sabotage of community actions, threats of violence, and maybe most disturbingly ties to the far-right John's brother, James, is the co-founder of a pro-Trump org called 'Civilized Awakening,' and has strong ties to Proud Boys even having spoken at a Proud Boy rally. that of John Earle Sullivan stands out. At least twice, he threatened to burn down the building, stating, We gotta get this s*** burned, and Lets burn this s*** down!. But Scott said he did something that was just a big no-no., At his second protest he invited the Proud Boys on stage, he invited the militias on stage and said, We want to work with you, we want to be friends with you, Scott said. John Earle Sullivan, a self-described political activist who is accused of entering the Capitol building and participating in the riot, " the report . Trying to answer that Big Question sent me down a rabbit hole of contradictions. [4] Parts of the footage were used in the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump. According to some cultural observers, the first-person recordings taken by Sullivan have traits of gonzo journalism. Prosecutors allege that in December 2020, Sullivan publicly denied being a journalist. "John Earle Sullivan, 25, of Sandy, was booked into the Utah County Jail for investigation of rioting, making a threat of violence and criminal mischief." "As a protest organizer, John Sullivan is heard talking about seeing . Evidence shows him agitating the crowd and encouraging violence. John Sullivan, founder of Insurgence USA, was detained and questioned by police on Wednesday following his participation in the unrest. John Earle Sullivan. #61 MOTION for Reconsideration re 59 December 6, 2021 Order Denying Motion to Remove Seizure Order by JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN. . John worked as a successful salesman, his brother said, making more than $200,000 in some years. LEAD ATTORNEY In a Jan. 8 press briefing, FBI Assistant Director Steven DAntuono said the agency has "no indication" that antifa played a role. Sullivan showed up at 8 a.m. for his solo protest, by 10, more than 20 armed counterprotesters showed up on the grounds of the Capitol, on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Tom Jackman, Marissa J. 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"This is f------ history. That is when he officially got blackballed by the activist community.. Says an image shows the Highland Park shooting suspect "in jail or rehab or a psychiatric center" before the shooting. #62 MOTION to Dismiss Case Motion to Dismiss Count 1 of Superseding Indictment and Motion to Adopt and Join Motion in 21-cr-28 by JOHN EARLE SULLIVAN. Sullivan also started his own group, Insurgence USA, in response to the killing of George Floyd and he organized his first protest in Provo. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. [27][28][29] Lex Scott said that Sullivan seemed to have "a death wish" as he thought it would be "cool, or amazing, if he was killed at a protest and it started a revolution". He filmed a Capitol Police officer shooting and killing Ashli Babbitt during the insurrection. [50] He incited violence, his brother said, people got hurt, and he stood back and watched it on a camera.. A Facebook post claimed Sullivan "incited (the) insurgence of (the) US Capitol.". As for Sullivan, Assistant U.S. Attorney Candice Wong asked two different federal judges to keep the fledgling singer known as Jayden X in custody, saying he was a danger to society. John Earle Sullivan, 25, gave interviews to news media after the riots on Jan. 6 and bragged that he was a Black Lives Matter activist who had only gone into the Capitol building to document what was happening, the Deseret News reported. Sullivan said in a video recorded after the rioting that he doesnt support Trump or President-elect Joe Biden. James was referring to their adoptive father, retired Air Force . TEMPORARY RESIDENCE OF THE PRESIDENT; Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Dangerous Weapon (3ss) He reportedly thrives on creating chaos. He told Deseret News he was trying to blend in. He also used a megaphone and shouted support. In other videos online, he can be seen filming. In June 2020, John attended his first Black Lives Matter event, according to Lex Scott, the founder of the Utah chapter of the group. His very first protest he held was the one someone got shot, she said. John Earle Sullivan, 25, was charged federally on Wednesday with being on restricted property, civil disorder and "violent entry or disorderly conduct . Sullivan defended his actions as a working journalist who documents large protests. Those claiming antifa infiltrated or led the mob at the Capitol have provided no proof. [3][2][8] His father, John Sullivan Sr., was a lieutenant colonel in the US Army. 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. "We did this s---, together," he said after the barricades came down. Prior to this, Sullivan has organized and participated in various protests and counterprotests (which took place in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement), some with incidents of violence, during which he has also made documentary footage. [23] [24][25], On July 22, 2020, Sullivan held a solo, armed protest at the Utah State Capitol, carrying an AR-15. BLM leader Lex Scott recalled: "His very first protest he held was the one someone got shot". "Antifa was already inside the Capitol with floor plans dressed as Trump supporters" on Jan. 6, 2021, proving the attack was 100% a setup.". 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In Signal chat groups, Sullivan would use various sock puppet accounts to create the illusion that others were defending the reputation of John Sullivan. [55][unreliable source?] Big cities run by Democrats for decades are now supposedly 'ungovernable', HBO's sexploitation is a workers' rights travesty, WATCH: Steven Spielberg likens rise in antisemitism to 'Germany in the '30s', AOC gloats after construction of Virginia Amazon headquarters delayed as company cuts jobs, Alex Murdaugh trial: Watch the key video that could've sealed guilty murder verdict. Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty. "You could say if I were going to be arrested, they wouldve done so," he said. and honk their horns to show support. [40] Sullivan said he is not affiliated with BLM or antifa, nor with the pro-Trump crowd, although he supports Black Lives Matter. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Robert Gehrke. TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS, VICTIM OR INFORMANT; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting (1ss) James said Johns response was, Id step on his face and let him bleed out.. [5][12] Sullivan was accused of exploiting the racial justice movement for self-gain. Meanwhile, Sullivan and others organized a counter-protest blocking vehicles and interfering with traffic on a busy street. 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Giuliani auf Twitter: "Why wasn't this presented to the witch Hunt Impeachment Congress. James Sullivan turned in tips on his brother to the FBI. [3] Sullivan has three younger brothers. The repossession was revealed after court filings against John Earle Sullivan were unsealed on Thursday. [8][15][2][35] His brother, James Sullivan, said that he sent the FBI tips about John Sullivan about a week after the attack. [48][49], Sullivan's involvement in the riots was cited by pro-Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and The Gateway Pundit as part of a theory alleging antifa's involvement in the riots. In an apparent bid to protect his family's reputation and that of the Trumpist cause to which he is dedicated, James Sullivan has campaigned to blame the riot on his brother, and by extension, on the leftist forces John supposedly represented. Chief among them is Sullivans brother, James. John Earle Sullivan, 26, will be released on bail after being charged in relation to the siege of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday A left-wing activist charged over his role in the siege of. 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. Other Antifa and Black Lives Matter activists may also have been there last week.. BLM activist John Earle Sullivan was with those who entered the US Capitol, according to DC Metropolitan Police.. DC police interviewed but did not arrest Sullivan, The Epoch Times online news outlet reported. He filmed it and posted it on social media including chilling footage of a woman being shot by Capitol police trying to crawl through a smashed window then posted subsequent videos describing the experience. Sullivan was arrested on Jan. 14, 2021, in his home state of Utah. The US has seized the $90,000 received by a participant in the Capitol Hill riot for selling footage of the death of pro-Trump protester Ashli Babbitt, who was fatally shot by police while storming the US legislature building. TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS, VICTIM OR INFORMANT; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting (1) Sullivan got involved in speed skating and in 2016, Sullivan was featured in a commercial blog post on Uber's site, describing him as "searching for a way to earn money that fit with his busy training schedule". But he knew, based on social media posts, there would be an effort to overrun the Capitol and he wanted to be there to film what transpired like a citizen journalist. I dont want to see you get [2] Around 2013, the family moved to Utah. Shortly afterwards, CNN host Anderson Cooper interview the two as they portrayed the events at the Capitol as a direct results of right-wing extremists. . He said he was trying to document what happened. Were all a part of this f------ history.". John Sullivan's brother contacted the FBI and turned his brother in. Prosecutors also have filed additional criminal charges against the man, John Earle Sullivan, a self-described political activist who is accused of entering the Capitol building and participating .
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