Chris went to the capitol on 1/6 to stand up for this country and the oath he took to protect it. He DID NOT enter the Capitol, break anything, or hurt anyone. He simply protested and exercised his Constitutional rights, or the rights he thought he still had as an American citizen. Chris is an Army veteran who passionately loves and served his Country. Chris served in Iraq, with honorable distinction. He received many accolades for his service, and feels he was lead by our Lord and savior to be present that day.

Like most of our brothers and sisters that have served, he is a selfless man willing to help anyone regardless of color or creed. On January 6 Chris was a victim of police brutality, he was beaten so badly that day by the police, his fiance prays she never has to see the same fear and pain in his eyes again. Chris’ arrest was a set up and the police and FBI have lied under oath, and covered up for the Metropolitan police officer that used lethal force, striking Chris in the head. To this day Chris struggles with having his medical needs met in the BOP facility he is being kept in. He needs treatment for the cyst that is now present after being hit in the head that day, among other medical issues and a traumatic brain injury from his military service. 

After being arrested, Chris has received threats, hate mail claiming he's a danger to society, been cancelled from multiple places/companies and is being treated like the enemy in his own Country. Chris was convicted by a proven biased DC jury, and sentenced by a biased Judge to seven years in a federal prison. The facility has refused any sentencing reduction programs because of his “violent” charges. 

His fiancé Melissa is trying to keep up with their personal bills, as well as his mounting legal fees. She is currently working two jobs just to keep a roof over her head, while going to school full time to pursue legal studies after seeing how the government has destroyed her and her fiancés life. 

The emotional weight as well as financial burden is far too overwhelming for one to bear alone. If 1,500 people can each donate $100 we can relieve Chris and Melissa of their crippling burden of January 6 legal fees and costs all the way through the appeal. 

We are asking our fellow Americans for all the help we can get. We pray God will relieve them of the financial burdens they are facing to pursue their fight to bring Chris home. After reading Chris' story, please share this campaign to all of your friends and family, and please keep Chris and Melissa in your daily prayers. We can overcome this battle together, but we simply cannot turn our backs on these heroes when they need us the most. Thank you and God bless America. 

 NCLU