Christopher George Rockey

Christopher George Rockey, 54, of Cross, South Carolina, entered the U.S. Capitol through the Senate Wing Door at about 2:23 p.m. during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot and made his way toward the House Chamber before exiting through the East Front House Door around 2:44 p.m.; he later rejoined rioters on the Upper Terrace, where at about 4:35 p.m., as police worked to clear the area, he advanced on officers, ignored their commands, and grabbed a police officer's riot shield. He pleaded guilty to one felony charge, assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers, with other charges dismissed. He was sentenced on 11/12/2024 by U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras to 18 months of incarceration, 24 months of supervised release with conditions, a $100 special assessment, and $2,000 in restitution.