Niemela is depicted with Eckerman in a Facebook photo outside of the Capitol. She, Eckerman, and a friend entered the Capitol and appear to walk peacefully together within the ropes at the Rotunda.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Kirstyn
- Last Name(s): Niemela
- Case Number: 21-cr-00623
- Arrest Location: Hudson, NH
- Judge: Christopher Cooper
- Entry Last Updated: 02/19/2024
- Date Docket Downloaded: 10/16/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: Yes
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Charges
Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (3) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (4) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (6) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (8)
Case Status
Niemela is listed in the superseding indictment joining this case on 4/27/2022. On 6/1/22, she plead not guilty to all counts during an arraignment. Her jury selection took place on 1/24/23, with a jury trial from 1/24/23 to 1/26/23. She was found guilty on counts 3, 4, 6, and 8. Niemela was sentenced to 11 months in prison, with 12 months of supervised release to be served concurrently. She was also ordered to pay a $25 special assessment.
USA Attorney
Mona Furst
Mona Furst
DOJ-USAO-Office of the United States Attorney
301 N Main, Ste 1200, Wichita, KS 67052
316 269 [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY- ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED-Designation: US Assistant Attorney
USA Attorney
Michael M. Gordon
Assistant United States Attorney Detailee 601 D Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Telephone No. 813-274-6370 Email- [email protected].
USA Attorney
Jessica Arco
Trial Attorney–Detailee D.C . Bar No. 1035204 U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia 601 D Street, NWWashington, DC 20530 Phone- (202)-514-3204 Email- [email protected]
Case 2-Kirstyn Niemela's Mailing Address
Kirstyn Niemela-82043-509
FCI HAZELTON
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
P.O. BOX 5000
BRUCETON MILLS, WV 26525
06/12/2024
Please note: Prisoner mail is reviewed by guards. Please keep messages of encouragement to a general and/or religious nature. For example, do not mention the events of Jan. 6th or other current events under criminal investigation.
Case Documents
- #24-SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to MICHAEL ECKERMAN, KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #26-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ Kira Anne West appearing for KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #27-MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #28-RESPONSE by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 27 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release
- #29-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #31-Unnopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Kira Anne West. by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #33-NOTICE of withdrawal request by KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 31 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Kira Anne West
- #34-PRETRIAL ORDER as to MICHAEL ECKERMAN, KIRSTYN NIEMELA. Jury Trial set for 11_28_2022 at 09_00 AM in a courtroom to be determined at a later date
- #35-NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA
- #36-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Jessica Arco appearing for USA
- #42-Unopposed MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #44 MOTION in Limine to restrict the presentation of evidence regarding the specific position of U.S. Capitol Police surveillance cameras by USA as to MICHAEL ECKERMAN, KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #45-MOTION in Limine to preclude certain defense arguments and evidence about law enforcement by USA as to MICHAEL ECKERMAN, KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #46-MOTION in Limine to limit cross-examination of U.S. Secret Service witness by USA as to MICHAEL ECKERMAN, KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #47-MOTION in Limine regarding authentication of certain photo and video evidence by USA as to MICHAEL ECKERMAN, KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #48-MOTION in Limine to preclude defense cross-examination on, or evidence of, the shooting of Ashli Babbitt by USA as to MICHAEL ECKERMAN, KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #49-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order Governing Discovery by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #50-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ Richard F. Monteith, Jr appearing for KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #51-ORDER granting 49 Motion for Protective Order as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #54-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ Paul Garrity appearing for KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #55-Unopposed MOTION to Continue Final Pretrial and Jury Trial by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #56-RESPONSE by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 55 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Final Pretrial and Jury Trial
- #60-Joint STATUS REPORT and Proposed Pretrial Schedule by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #62-Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Motions by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #63-MOTION in Limine to Preclude Government Arguments for Vicarious Criminal Liability by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #64-MOTION in Limine to Exlucde Evidence Concerning Conduct by Others Than Defendant by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #65-MOTION to Change Venue and Memorandum In Support by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #66-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 65 Motion to Change Venue
- #67-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 64 Motion in Limine, 63 Motion in Limine
- #68-EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #69-Unopposed MOTION to Appear Remotely by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #70-STATEMENT OF CASE by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #71-Proposed Voir Dire by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #74-Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Objections to the Admissibility of Exhibits by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #75-RESPONSE by KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 68 Exhibit List
- #76-SUPPLEMENT by KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 75 Response to document Objections to Government Exhibits
- #78-STIPULATION of the Parties by USA
- #79-Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Supplemental Voir Dire Questions by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #80-SUPPLEMENTAL Voir Dire by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #83-Proposed Jury Instructions by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #84-Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #85-PROPOSED VERDICT FORM as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #86-EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #88-NOTICE of Intent to Offer Business Records Pursuant to Fed. R. Evid. 902(11) by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #90-ATTORNEYS' ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TRIAL EXHIBITS as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #91-Final Jury Instructions as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #92-EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #93-Jury Notes as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #95-VERDICT FORM as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #98-Unopposed MOTION to Continue Sentencing by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #99-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ John M. Pierce appearing for KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #100-MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Paul Garrity. by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #101-MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Richard Monteith. by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #102-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ John M. Pierce appearing for KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #117-MOTION to Continue Sentencing Hearing and Memorandum Dealines by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #118-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 117 Motion to Continue Sentencing Hearing
- #119-OPINION AND ORDER as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #120-ENTERED IN ERROR.SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #121-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #122-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #127-RESPONSE by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #128-ERRATA by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #132-MOTION for Leave to Appear by Telephone, Zoom, or Videoconferencing by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #133-NOTICE of Additional Legal Authority in support of sentencing memorandum
- #134-MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Roger I Roots Fee Status_ No Fee Paid. by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #135-ERRATA by KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 134 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
- #136-MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
- #137-NOTICE OF WAIVER by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #138-NOTICE of additional character reference and letter of support for sentencing by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #139-ERRATA by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #140-SUPPLEMENT by KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 121 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM
- #141-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ Roger Roots appearing for KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #142-JUDGMENT as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #144-MOTION for Reconsideration by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #145-NOTICE OF APPEAL
- #146 NOTICE OF APPEAL - Final Judgment by KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 142 Judgment, 143 Statement of Reasons. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ADCDC-10156188. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Main Document 146 replaced on 6/22/2023)
- #147 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by John M. Pierce, Roger Roots. by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #148 Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 146 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment
- #150 RESPONSE by USA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 144 MOTION for Reconsideration
- #151 LETTER re Access to file Electronically by KIRSTYN NIEMELA. "LEAVE TO FILE GRANTED" by Christopher R. Cooper U.S.D.J on 7/6/2023
- #152 JUDICIAL NOTICE by KIRSTYN NIEMELA. "LEAVE TO FILE GRANTED" by Christopher R. Cooper U.S.D.J on 7/6/2023
- #153 LETTER re Access to Full Discovery and Evidence by KIRSTYN NIEMELA. "LEAVE TO FILE GRANTED" by Christopher R. Cooper U.S.D.J on 7/6/2023
- #154 MOTION for Judgment of Acquittal by KIRSTYN NIEMELA. "LEAVE TO FILE GRANTED" by Christopher R. Cooper U.S.D.J on 7/6/2023
- #155 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA (2) denying 144 Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration of Motion to Stay Imprisonment Pending the Outcome of Her Appeal; granting 147 Defendant's Motion of Counsel to Withdraw; and denying 154 Defendant's Motion for Judgment of Acquittal
- #156 EMERGENCY MOTION to Stay by KIRSTYN NIEMELA. "LEAVE TO FILE GRANTED". Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 7/24/2023
- #157 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA (2) denying 156 Emergency Motion to Stay Imprisonment Pending the Outcome of Her Appeal. See full Memorandum Opinion and Order for details. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 7/25/2023
- #158 ORDER of USCA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA re 146 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment. In accordance with the Order filed on August 17, 2023, upon consideration of the motion to appeal in forma pauperis, it is, on the court's own motion, Ordered that the motion to appeal in forma pauperis be referred to the district court for resolution in the first instance. USCA Case Number 23-3095
- #159 MOTION for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis by KIRSTYN NIEMELA
- #160 Transmitted Supplemental Record on Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA as to KIRSTYN NIEMELA re Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis. USCA Case Number 23-3095
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