Richard Cook

Richard Cook, 38, of Boca Raton, Florida, entered the Lower West Terrace Tunnel at the U.S. Capitol twice during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, joining a mob that coordinated pushes against officers while yelling "heave ho" and "push," first entering at about 3:12 p.m. He pleaded not guilty and was convicted by a jury on May 10, 2024 of a felony count of civil disorder and five misdemeanors, including engaging in physical violence in a restricted building. U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton sentenced him on Aug. 28, 2024 to 18 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and $2,000 in restitution.