Cusick and his father were present at the Capitol on Jan 6th. They attended President Trump’s rally with David Lesperance and then walked in the Capitol. There is no evidence they engaged in violent activity.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Casey
- Last Name(s): Cusick
- AKA: Unknown
- Case Number: 21-cr-575
- Arrest Location: Palm Bay, FL
- Judge: Carl Nichols
- Judge: John Bates
- Entry Last Updated: 02/19/2024
- Date Docket Downloaded: 04/14/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Entering and Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds (1) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building (2) Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds.(3) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (4)
Case Status
Cusick was arrested on 6/24. He pleaded not guilty to all counts and released on personal recognizance. On 09/30/2021, the United States' Motion to Dismiss Case Without Prejudice was granted by Judge Carl J. Nichols. A new case #21-cr-00575, including David Lesperance, Casey Cusick and James Cusick (newly added) was opened w/ new Information filed 9/13/21. Entered a plea of not guilty to all counts of the Information on 11/4/21. On 7/14/23, a jury found him guilty of all charges. On 10/12/23, he and the other defendants were sentenced to 10 days of incarceration and 24 months of probation. They were ordered to pay $70 in special assessments, a $3,000 fine, and restitution of $500.
USA Attorney
Anne McNamara
Anne P. McNamara
DOJ-USAO
District of Columbia
555 Fourth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
202 809 3502
[email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
DESIGNATION: US Assistant Attorney
USA Attorney
Francesco Valentini
D.C. Bar No. 986769
Trial Attorney (detailed to the U.S. Attorney's Office)601 D Street NW Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone- (202)-598-2337
Email- [email protected]
Casey Cusick's Mailing Address
NA-Released.
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.
Information on Writing/Encouragement
Casey and his father, a pastor who was present at the Capitol on Jan. 6th, lead a church together in Melbourne, FL.
Case Documents
- Lesperance Cusick Cusick NEW CASE #21-cr-00575 Docket Sheet as of 04/19/2022
- Casey Cusick et al DISMISSED CASE #21-cr-00440 Docket Sheet as of 04/18/2022
- Docket-Download-8.26.21
- #1-SEALED COMPLAINT as to CASEY CUSICK
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to CASEY CUSICK
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to CASEY CUSICK
- #8-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE- John M. Pierce appearing for CASEY CUSICK
- #9-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to CASEY CUSICK (1) Personal Recognizance
- #10-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to CASEY CUSICK
- #11-PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Carl J. Nichols on July 29, 2021
- #12-NOTICE OF FILING by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #14-NOTICE of Related Cases and Intent to Supersede Information by USA as to CASEY CUSICK
- #16-MOTION to Dismiss Case Without Prejudice by USA as to CASEY CUSICK
- #17-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to CASEY CUSICK
- NEW CASE #21-cr-00575 #1 INFORMATION as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, CASEY CUSICK (2) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR (3) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4
- #3 STANDING ORDER as to ALL DEFENDANTS requiring the government to produce any evidence in its possession that is favorable to the defendant and material to either the defendant's guilt or punishment. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 09/27/21.
- #5 Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR.
- #8 STATUS REPORT by SANTHA SONENBERG as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #9 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA. Attorney Fedor, Maria Y. added. Substituting for attorney Anne P. McNamara
- #10 NOTICE of Appearance Conflict Counsel by SANTHA SONENBERG as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #11 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: John M. Pierce appearing for DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #12 NOTICE OF FILING by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #17 NOTICE OF FILING OF UNITED STATES MEMORANDUM REGARDING STATUS OF DISCOVERY AS OF FEBRUARY 9, 2022 by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #18 REDACTED DOCUMENT (Report And Recommendation Regarding Single Attorney Representing Three Co-Defendants In The Same Case) by SANTHA SONENBERG as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE (01), CASEY CUSICK (02), JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #19 RESPONSE re 18 by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR TO THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING SINGLE ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THREE CO-DEFENDANTS IN THE SAME CASE Modified to add link on 3/3/2022
- #20-Unopposed MOTION for Order TO DISCLOSE ITEMS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 6(e) AND SEALED MATERIALS by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY
- #24 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Michael Jeremy Satin appearing for DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE et al
- #25 MOTION Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Warren Anthony Fitch as Conflict Counsel by CASEY CUSICK.
- #25 a) Exhibit
- #25 b) Declaration
- #27 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by CASEY CUSICK.
- #27 a) Signed Declaration
- #27 b) Certificate of Good Standing
- #28 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Warren Anthony Fitch appearing for CASEY CUSICK
- #29 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Francesco Valentini appearing for USA.
- #30 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #39 NOTICE Second Supplement to Report and Recommendation by SANTHA SONENBERG as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re [18] Redacted Document
- #42 ORDER regarding defendants' waivers of the right to conflict-free counsel. See text of Order for details. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 11/21/2022.
- #45-MOTION to Dismiss Case by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #46-MOTION to Change Venue by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #47-MOTION to Dismiss Case for failure to state a claim by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #48-Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response
- #49-RESPONSE by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re [45] MOTION to Dismiss Case
- #50-RESPONSE by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re [46] MOTION to Change Venue
- #53-MO~1
- #54-RESPONSE by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #55-REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #57-ORDER as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, and JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #60-MO~1
- #61-MOTION in Limine Regarding the Cross-examination of United States Secret Service Witnesses by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK
- #62-MOTION in Limine to Preclude Improper Defense Arguments and Evidence about Law Enforcement by USA
- #63-MOTION to Continue UNNOPOSED MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #66-REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re 61 MOTION
- #67-RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #68-RE~1
- #69-MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Roger I. Roots
- #70-ORDER denying 69 motion for admission pro hac vice of Roger Roots
- #71-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Sonia Williams Murphy appearing for USA
- #72-MO~1
- #73-Proposed Voir Dire by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #74-Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #75-Proposed Jury Instructions by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #76-STATEMENT OF CASE by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #77-ORDER deferring ruling on [72] defendants' renewed motion to admit Roger Roots
- #78-MOTION for Leave to Appear by Telephone Motion to appear by zoom for Roger Roots by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #80-EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #81-EXHIBIT LIST by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #85-RESPONSE by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re [81] Exhibit List
- #86-MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER
- #87-ENTERED IN ERROR.NOTICE Joint Clients Disclosure and Consent Form by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #90-NOTICE of waiver and consent of joint representation by Roger Roots by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #91-TRIAL BRIEF by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #93-DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #93-Proposed Jury Instructions by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #94-GOVERNMENT'S TRIAL EXHIBIT LIST as to Defendants DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK and JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #95-DEFENSE TRIAL EXHIBIT LIST as to Defendants DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, and JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR.
- #96-FINAL JURY INSTRUCTIONS as to Defendants DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, and JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #97-JURY NOTE as to Defendants DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK and JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #101-VERDICT FORM as to Defendant CASEY CUSICK
- #103-VERDICT FORM as to Defendant JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #107-NOTICE Regarding Recent Social Media Posts by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #130-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to CASEY CUSICK
- #135-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by CASEY CUSICK
- #137-NOTICE of Supplemental Sentencing Materials by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #139-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ Roger Roots appearing for DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #140-ORDER amending judgment as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #144-JUDGMENT as to CASEY CUSICK
- #149-NOTICE OF APPEAL - Final Judgment by CASEY CUSICK
- #150-Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals
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