You can't imagine how grateful I am for you all. I’m out on bond and I’m facing 10 years in prison from VA due to a charge I recorded in 2008. This violation was triggered by my J6 charge. It’s terrible because I had NO IDEA about this. I was released from probation in 2019. I have turned my life around since I was 21 years old in 2008 when I got this nonviolent felony in VA. My life seems to break down when I least expect it. But I’m a soldier. I try to stay strong. Just knowing that you all care gives me SO MUCH STRENGTH to carry on. Thank you. God bless you all. Whatever happens next in my story just know that I love you all. 

Thank you all for following along with this second J6-related persecution Virginia is putting me through. It blows my mind to think that I just finished my 51-month federal prison sentence for J6 and now Virginia wants to give me 10 years for "violating probation" even though I was released from VA probation in 2019. I had just gotten out and started my life on September 30. Now I'm facing another hell created by a tyrannical and overbearing government. This new struggle in the state of Virginia is a big one. God bless you all for caring about me and supporting me with thoughts and prayers. I never imagined I'd have to fight another dire legal battle after I was released from prison this year. But now I must buckle down and fight fight fight. Thank you for your help. It truly gives me strength just knowing that people care. This dark hole I am in becomes easier to deal with every time I hear of your support. Thank you.

I have a bond hearing scheduled for tomorrow (Monday, Nov.18) Let us pray I am let out on bond for the holidays and that it doesn't cost so much that it is unattainable. This legal fight is just beginning. Let's hope I can fight it from home this time. God bless.

Yesterday was my 38th Birthday. 

My adult life has been full of obstacles, struggles, and hardships. However, I have learned that YOU, the American People are the most gracious and caring people on Earth. The outpouring of love and support you have shown me is a bright light in the darkness I have experienced over the last few years. Thank you for giving me hope in humanity as my hope in a just government has waned. I am "celebrating" my 4th birthday incarcerated by this tyrannical government. You, the American people are the only thing that gives me comfort during this persecution. Thank you for that and may God Bless you ALL. 

Jon Mellis on November 2, 2024. 1:00 a.m. Outside Williamsburg James City County Police Station. Turning himself in for a violation stemming from J6. Facing 10 years in prison.

I just want to thank all of you who have helped me with your donations, support and prayers. Without you I would be in a very bad place. The first $103,000 of this fundraiser has been used for my Federal J6 case and related expenses. I was released from Federal prison September 30th,2024 and have now been arrested in Virginia on November 2nd for a state probation violation, even though I released from Virginia probation in April 2019. The donations going forward will be used to fight this new legal battle and related expenses. God Bless you and please pray for me as I sit in jail, right now.

I WILL NOW EXPLAIN THE LAWFARE BEING USED AGAINST ME IN VIRGINIA. In 2008 I was sentenced by Virginia to 20 years in prison with 10 suspended. It was my first felony. It was a drug charge. I spent 10 years in Virginia prison educating myself and turning my life around. I was released from prison in October 2017 and moved directly to Nashville, TN. I quickly became highly involved in the community, volunteer efforts, and charities. I was released from probation in April 2019 for good behavior. I was told my probation was over. I travelled the country and built a good life. As a service industry worker (bartender/server) I was saving my money to eventually attend school to further my education.

I went to a rally in DC on January 6, 2021. For attempting to save Rosanne Boyland from being killed by police I was incarcerated, spent a year on solitary confinement, denied visitation for 2 years, dealt with abusive guards and gross jail conditions, and was ultimately sentenced to 51 months in Federal prison. I was just released on September 30, 2024.

On November 1, 2024 at 1am my house was raided by the Virginia local police. I was not there, but my friend was. He was alerted by the security cameras and saw a group of people trying to break into the house. He went out to confront these intruders with gun in hand. Luckily he realized they were cops before it got nasty. Apparently there was a warrant for my arrest. I may have been released from probation YEARS ago, but I'm on "lifelong good behavior" by Virginia.

I STILL have 10 years in prison over my head. This is a big surprise to me. I turned myself in to the police on November 2, 2024 at 1am. The Williamsburg, VA Circuit Court Judge has set this matter to be resolved on January 27, 2025. I can receive up to 10 years in prison. Hopefully the Pardon from President Trump will come sooner so this case will be thrown out. This is my situation.

Thank you so much for supporting this fundraiser. I'm so grateful for the generosity you have shown me. God bless you. If you would like to get to know me or any other J6er better in our own words please visit wearegoodmen.com.