Samuel Christopher Montoya

Samuel Christopher Montoya, 37, a video editor for Alex Jones' Infowars website from San Marcos, Texas, recorded roughly 44 minutes of footage of himself inside and around the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, including footage depicting the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt, while describing himself to others as a "reporter" and "journalist." U.S. District Judge John Bates rejected the argument that his press role excused his conduct, saying Montoya "was more than just a reporter... He was a participant." He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building. He was sentenced on 4/5/2023 to 4 months of home detention, 36 months of probation, 120 hours of location monitoring, 60 hours of community service, a $10 special assessment, $500 in restitution, and a $1,500 fine.