Christopher Michael Alberts

Alberts was detained by a DC police officer during the Jan. 6th event at the Capitol. He was carrying a loaded handgun.

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Charges

Civil Disorder (1) Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers (2) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (3) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (4) Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds (5) Unlawful Possession of a Firearm on Capitol Grounds or Buildings (6) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (7) Act of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings (8) Carrying a Pistol without a License [Outside a Home or Place of Business (9) Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device (10)

Case Status

Alberts was arrested on 1/7/21 and initially appeared in court the same day. Also on the same day, an oral motion for Release from Custody by Christopher Alberts was heard and granted. At an arraignment on 2/25, he pleaded not guilty to all counts. Superseding indictment issued 5/14/21. He plead not guilty to all charges again on 5/25/21. Second superseding indictment issued 11/10/22. His jury trial began on 4/11/23. On 4/19/23, a jury found him guilty on counts 1-9. Sentencing takes place on 7/19/23 at 10am in Courtroom 27A.

USA Attorney

Brandon Regan
Brandon K. Regan US DOJ-USAO-Federal Major Crimes 555 Fourth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530 202 252 [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY-ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED-Designation: US Assistant Attorney

Christopher Michael Alberts's Mailing Address

None-released.

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