A Trump Backer’s Downfall as the Target of

a Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory

1. Ray Epps has suffered enormously in the past 10 months

as right-wing media figures and Republican politicians
have baselessly described him as a covert government
agent who helped to instigate the attack on the Capitol
last year.
2. Became face of a conspiracy theory.
3. Described him as a covert government agent.
4. Attacked him as a coward and traitor.
5. Shifted house to a mobile home as he wanted his wife
and himself to be safe.
6. Pro trump crowd has been accusing all people who were
present in the crowd.
7. Sought to sift the blame.
8. And for what? - lies
9. Pointed at antifa- the leftist activists who frequently clash
with Trump’s supporters, however, they didn’t show up
when capitol was breached.
10 Accuse FBI for planning the heinous attack
11. Mr.Cripps travelled to Washington to back Mr.
Trump and was present in Washington when Capitol
attack took place due to which he became the face of the
ongoing conspiracy.
12. Many right-wing media outlets and republicans
posted morphed videos that showed Cripps to be asset of
the government and present during capitol attack.
13.Tried to fault FBI.
 14. Was not just a bystander on Jan 6
15. Revolver news tainted Ray as a secret federal agent
16. Trump joining the conspiracy theory by speaking about
Mr.Cripps in his political rally and posted a viral tweet
#WHO IS RAY CRIPPS.
17. Beseeching his reputation
18. Astounded by sullying his reputation he gave an
interview to answer the questions
19. He described himself as father,former marine and a
staunch but disillusioned conservative whose leaders had
betrayed him.
20. “I am the centre of this thing and it’s the biggest farce.
The American people are being led down a path.”
21. Ray planning to sue his accusers who spread false
rumours as he wants the truth to be out.
22. Claim that Mr. Cripps inspired and started Capitol attack
is solely based on that he has never been arrested.
23. Participant in some of the events
24. Similar people who participated in minor events have not
been charged
25. Admits he acted stupidly
26. Seeking to calm down other rioters
27. Reached out to FBI after FBI issued a look out notice
28. Tried to explain his role to FBI
29. After panel discussions officials released a statement that
Cripps never worked as an employee or as a secret agent or as
an asset of any lay enforcement agency.
30. Regrets joining Pro-Trump rally at BLM Plaza.
31. He was videotaped encouraging people to go to the
Capitol.
32. Helped orchestrate
33. Clip used to depict as prosecution evader
34. Mr. Cripps tried to calm down Samsel-a protester-from
attacking police.
35. Later, FBI said that Samsel gave an identical account and
was released weeks later.Other video clips too corroborate
Mr.Cripps.
36. Regrets sending text to his nephew
37. Discussed how he helped orchestrate the riot.
38. Moved into restricted area
39. But did not go inside Capitol building.
40. By the time violence started, Ray left
41. Revolver news published it’s article which led to flood of
death threats by the strangers.
42. Became worse after Carlson and other politicians
amplified the lies
43. Discovered shell casings, suggesting shooting at Ray’s
venue, letter
44. Started receiving letters he would be killed by Mexican
drug leaders.
45. “It has a been a nightmare”
46. Overheard plot to kill Ray by cartel
47. Lost business
48. His family repudiated him
49. Wants to acquit himself
50. But he can’t persuade some extremist people.