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'Rally Runner' Pleads Guilty to Capitol Riot Charges

Daniel Donnelly Jr., also known as Rally Runner, admitted to civil disorder in the January 6 attack, as sentencing is set for July 30.

This image from police body-worn video and contained in the Justice Department statement of facts supporting the arrest of Rally Runner, shows Rally Runner outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. Rally Runner, who legally changed his name from Daniel Donnelly Jr., pleaded guilty on Friday, March 22, 2024, to a felony charge of civil disorder and is scheduled to be sentenced in July. (Department of Justice via AP)
Daniel Donnelly Jr., aka Rally Runner, at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Overview

  • St. Louis Cardinals super fan, Rally Runner, legally named Daniel Donnelly Jr., pleaded guilty to civil disorder related to the Capitol riot.
  • His actions during the riot included using a stolen shield to attack police, while wearing red face paint and a 'Keep America Great' hat.
  • Previously accused on national television of being a government provocateur, his plea marks a significant development in the Jan. 6 investigations.
  • Sentencing guidelines suggest a prison term ranging from two years to two years and six months, though the judge has final discretion.
  • More than 1,300 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol riot, with nearly 800 pleading guilty.