U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg | U.S. Department of Justice
A Florida man has been sentenced to prison following his guilty plea to felony and misdemeanor charges related to the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Nathaniel Tuck received a 14-month prison sentence, 36 months of supervised release, and was ordered to pay $4,000 in fines and restitution. The sentencing was delivered by U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly on January 8, 2025.
Tuck, a former police officer from Florida and a member of the Proud Boys' "Space Coast" chapter, participated in the events at the Capitol that disrupted a joint session of Congress intended to count electoral votes for the 2020 presidential election.
On January 6, Tuck joined approximately 100 Proud Boys as they marched towards the Capitol grounds around midday. They remained in key areas for nearly an hour before advancing past officers trying to hold back crowds from reaching the building. At about 2:16 p.m., Tuck breached an officer line with co-defendants Kevin Tuck, Arthur Jackman, and Eddie George.
Upon reaching the Senate Carriage Door at approximately 2:18 p.m., Tuck moved forward and entered despite police efforts to clear rioters. He managed to pass through multiple Capitol Police officers after making physical contact with one. During his time inside the building until about 3:12 p.m., he confronted officers verbally and later posed for photos outside with other members of his group.
In March 2021, text messages between Tuck and his father revealed his views on FBI investigations into Proud Boys activities; he remarked that “violence is the only way we will win.”
The prosecution was handled by both the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and Department of Justice National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section, with support from Florida's Middle District office. The investigation involved contributions from FBI offices in Tampa and Washington as well as assistance from U.S. Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police Department.
Since January 6th events four years ago, over 1,583 individuals have faced charges across nearly all states concerning crimes related to Capitol breach actions—more than half charged with felonies like assaulting law enforcement officials—and investigations continue.
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