Christopher John Price

Christopher John Price, of Emmitsburg, Maryland, entered the U.S. Capitol with his wife, Cynthia Ballenger, during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot after climbing through a broken window; a friend alerted the FBI, and investigators obtained texts in which Price wrote "Broken glass everywhere" and "Climbing through the window." He pleaded not guilty to all charges; following a bench trial, he was found guilty on 3/21/2023 of all four counts, including entering a restricted building and disorderly conduct. He was sentenced on 9/29/2023 to 45 days of incarceration, 9 months of supervised release, special assessments totaling $70, and $500 in restitution.