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Septembr 16, 2024 - WASHINGTON – A superseding indictment was unsealed today in District Court for the District of Columbia, charging a West Virginia man was conspiring to impede or injure police and other charges stemming from his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His alleged actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.

Kevin Moore, 51, of Logan, West Virginia, is charged in the superseding indictment with a felony count of conspiracy to impede or injure officers. In addition to the felony, Moore is charged with misdemeanor offenses of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, and parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building.

Moore turned himself into the authorities today in Huntington, West Virginia, and he will make his initial appearance in the Southern District of West Virginia.

Codefendant Bart Gore, 51, of Dandridge, Tennessee, was previously charged for his role in the events of January 6, 2021.

According to court documents, it is alleged that Gore and Moore used Facebook Messenger to send messages, photos, and other digital media regarding the 2020 presidential election and to potentially commit violence and coordinate plans for the Jan. 6, 2021, events in Washington, D.C.

In one such message, Moore advised Gore, "It's past time people got to fight back." Later in the same conversation Gore stated to Moore, "I think we go for the head of the snake. The FBI, the CIA, Obama, Clinton's [sic], Barr, and anyone else. I don't want to live in a communist country." Moore responded with a thumbs up. Gore continued, "I'm so ready to kick the lungs loose in these mfers." Moore responded, "They all need to go down." Gore then stated, "I'm ready to do my part. I don't plan on living in a communist country." In another message, Gore told Moore, "I'd love to be the one to capture Obama or Hillary. I'd strip them naked and beat them with a belt and switch. Then I'd rest and beat them some more." Moore responded, "Me too it will be a beautiful day.”

In another message, Gore wrote to Moore, "Dude, do you realize we may be a huge part of history? Just like in 1776. I want to do my part." Gore suggested inviting another person. Moore responded, "I will ask him to go I have told some people thinking about going they think we are crazy." Gore replied, "I don't care. If it's good enough for my brothers to be fighting, it's good enough for me. I don't want to live in a communist country. I'll fight til I can't fight anymore to keep my kids from living that way." Moore messaged, "I really want us to go we got to find somewhere to stay." Gore responded, 'Tm not going to be told that I can't worship my Jesus." Moore replied, "Amen." Gore then messaged, "Daniel stood against the government and ended up in the lion's den."

On Jan. 6, 2021, Gore and Moore walked over to the U.S. Capitol and made their way to the northwest lawn. The two men attempted to climb the northwest stairs and were exposed to a chemical irritant. Another rioter provided the two with safety goggles. Gore and Moore then climbed the Northwest Stairs a second time and arrived in the northwest courtyard around the time of the first breach of the Capitol.

When the two men first arrived at the top, Gore took a video and he said, "We made it to the top. Ready to go in. Here we come." Later in the video Gore says, "I've been pepper sprayed, tear gassed, but I made it." Gore and Moore entered the Capitol via the Parliamentarian Door around 2:47 p.m. Before entering, Gore recorded a video where he said to Moore, "I guess we should see what this is all about." The two then entered the Capitol.

On Jan. 12, 2021, Gore messaged, "I want to go back." Moore responded, “She got everything on lock down." Gore continued, "I wasn't satisfied. I would have been satisfied if they brought Nancy’s head out on a stick." Moore responded, "I think so [sic] of the people were looking for her. I’ve seen the videos, I can’t believe we didn’t see any of this.”

This case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia and the Department of Justice National Security Division's Counterterrorism Section. Valuable assistance was provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia and Eastern District of Tennessee. 

The case is being investigated by the FBI's Pittsburgh and Washington Field Offices. Valuable assistance was provided by the U.S. Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department.

In the 44 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,504 individuals have been charged in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including more than 560 individuals charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement, a felony. The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.

A complaint is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

moore_indictment.pdf [PDF, 703 KB]
Source: DOJ Release