Jennifer Ruth Parks

Jennifer Ruth Parks, of Kansas, voluntarily spoke with the FBI on 1/17/2021 and said she believed she was attending a peaceful rally in support of President Trump; she entered the U.S. Capitol through the front lower door during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, walked up a round staircase to the second floor, observed groups praying and singing, and joined in singing the national anthem, remaining inside for between 30 minutes and an hour. She turned herself in on 4/23/2021 and pleaded guilty to one charge, parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building, with other charges dismissed. U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols sentenced her on 12/8/2021 to 24 months of probation, 60 hours of community service, and $500 in restitution.