Christopher Worrell

Although Christopher Worrell denied entering the Capitol, he assault a line of law enforcement officers with pepper spray gel outside the U.S. Capitol building during the riot in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, according to the prosecution.  Worrell remains detained, however his defense states that because of his past medical history, he is not only at high risk for Covid but also being deprived of his daily medical treatment regiment.

Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Charges

Obstruction of an Official Proceeding (1) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (2) 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 Using a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (6) Act of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings (8) Civil Disorder (10) Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers Using a Dangerous Weapon (13)

Case Status

Arrested on 3/12/2021. Indicted 4/9/21 and arraigned 4/15/21 where he pleaded not guilty to all counts. During a hearing on 10/13/21, the DC Department of Corrections director and DC jail warden appeared. The judge determined they were in contempt of court for failure to follow a court order (See Document #106 below.) Another hearing was held on 11/3/21 with the DC Department of Corrections present. Worrell was ordered released w/ GPS monitoring. On 6/1/22, Superseding Indictment with Worrell AND Daniel Scott was filed. His bench trial began on 4/27 and resumed on 4/28. The trial continues on 5/11 at 10am in Courtroom 15.

Defense Lawyer

William Lee Shipley, Jr

USA Attorney

Joseph Hutton Marshall
DC Bar No. 1721890Assistant United States Attorney 601 D Street NW Washington, D.C . 20005 Phone-(202)-252-6299 Email- [email protected]

USA Attorney

William Kennelly Dreher
William Kennelly Dreher US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 700 Stewart Street, #5220, Seattle, WA 98101 202 553 [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY-ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED-DESIGNATION: US Assistant Attorney

USA Attorney

Alexis J. Loeb
CA Bar No. 269895 Assistant United States Attorney Detailed to USAO-DC601 D Street NW Washington, D.C. 20579 Phone- (415) 436-7168 Email- [email protected]

Christopher Worrell's Mailing Address

According to court document #126 above, Worrell has been released from DC jail.
He is subject to home confinement and GPS monitoring. He is not permitted to access the Internet, email, or social media, with the exception of communication with his lawyer.

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

Chris has cancer and was denied specific medication and treatment while in prison. This attracted the judge's attention, and he called for a civil rights investigation. The investigation could impact the transport of others to this site.

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