Ray Epps sentenced probation

Ray Epps, a man accused of being an undercover federal agent, has been sentenced to one year of probation.

Ray Epps, a man who was previously the subject of conspiracy theories about being an undercover federal agent during the U.S. Capitol insurrection, has been sentenced to one year of probation for his involvement on Jan. 6, 2021. According to court documents, Epps was charged with one count of disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds.

Epps, who has claimed to be a two-time voter for former President Donald Trump and a former member of the Oath Keepers, entered a guilty plea in September. Chief Judge James Boasberg sentenced him to one year of probation without any jail time, and he will also serve 100 hours of community service as part of his sentence.

During the sentencing, Boasberg acknowledged that Epps knowingly joined a mob and entered a walled-off area on the day of the attack, but also noted that Epps confessed to law enforcement, helped congressional investigators, and was negatively impacted by the conspiracy theories surrounding him. The FBI has dispelled the conspiracy theory that Epps is an undercover agent, stating that he has never been an FBI source or employee.

Epps' attorney, Edward Ungvarsky, wrote in a filing ahead of the sentencing that Epps admitted to the commission of disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restrictive area because he is guilty of the offense and fully accepts his responsibility. Prosecuting attorneys Matthew Graves and Michael Gordon recommended a sentence of six months of incarceration alongside one year of supervised release and $500 in restitution in a filing ahead of sentencing.

During his sentencing, Epps expressed regret over his actions, stating that the violence on Jan. 6 was not generated by the FBI, but by people like him who supported President Trump and listened to his lies. He also acknowledged that in hindsight, he realizes that's not what a constitution-loving American should have done.