Wiersma was present at the Capitol and filmed the events inside. He walked peacefully throughout the building.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): David
- Last Name(s): Wiersma
- Case Number: 21-cr-592
- Arrest Location: Posen, IL
- Judge: Amy Berman Jackson
- Entry Last Updated: 12/10/2022
- Date Docket Downloaded: 04/19/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (1) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (2) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (3) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (4)
Case Status
Wiersma was arrested on 9/21/21. He appeared in court on 9/28/21, conditions of release were also set on 9/28/21. At a status conference on 10/14/21, he pleaded not guilty to all counts. On 8/30/22, Wiersma entered a plea of guilty to count 4. Sentencing held on 11/29/2022, sentenced to Eighteen months of probation. Fine of $1500. Special Assessment of $10. Restitution of $500. Government's oral motion to dismiss remaining counts was heard and granted.
USA Attorney
Jason M. Crawford
U.S. Attorney Detailee DC Bar No. 1015493 175 N St. NE Washington, D.C. 20002 Phone- (202)-598-1099
Email- [email protected]
David Wiersma'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.
Case Documents
- David Wiersma et al Docket Sheet as of 04/19/2022
- Updates-to-Docket-11.6.21
- Docket-Download-10.13.21
- #1-SEALED COMPLAINT as to DAVID WIERSMA (1), DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA, DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to DAVID WIERSMA (1), DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #5-Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 9.21.2021 in Posen, IL as to DAVID WIERSMA
- #7-INFORMATION as to DAVID WIERSMA
- #11-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Joseph Roll Conte appearing for DAVID WIERSMA
- #12-NOTICE of Filing -- Defendant's Discovery Request by DAVID WIERSMA
- #14-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to DAVID WIERSMA
- #17-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to DAVID WIERSMA from US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- #21-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order Governing Discovery by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA, DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #22-Unopposed MOTION for Disclosure of Items Protected by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e) and Sealed Materials by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA
- #23-ORDER granting 21 Motion for Protective Order as to DAVID WIERSMA and DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #26-NOTICE OF FILING by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA, DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #27-NOTICE of Filing -- Signed Protective Order by DAVID WIERSMA
- #28-NOTICE of United States' Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of October 21, 2021 by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA, DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #29-NOTICE of United States' Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of November 5, 2021 by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA, DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #30-ORDER as to DAVID WIERSMA and DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #31-STIPULATION Regarding Return of Digital Devices and Electronically Stored Information by USA
- #32-Joint MOTION to Continue December 20, 2021 Status Hearing, and, MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA, DAWN FRANKOWSKI_
- #33-Unopposed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by DAVID WIERSMA_
- #34-STIPULATION Regarding Return of Digital Devices and Electronically Stored Information by USA
- #36-NOTICE of United States' Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of February 9, 2022 by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA, DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #37-Joint MOTION to Continue February 18, 2022 Status Hearing and, MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA, DAWN FRANKOWSKI_
- #38-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Mike Mitchell appearing for USA_
- #39-NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA, DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #41-MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release to Permit Temporary Access to Firearms by DAVID WIERSMA_
- #42-Amended MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release Amended and Unopposed by DAVID WIERSMA_
- #43-NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA. Attorney Crawford, Jason M. added_
- #44-Joint MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA, DAWN FRANKOWSKI_
- #51 WAIVER of Trial by Jury as to DAVID WIERSMA (1). Approved by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 8/30/2022.
- #52 PLEA AGREEMENT as to DAVID WIERSMA
- #53 STATEMENT OF OFFENSE by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA
- #58 NOTICE of Filing -- Letters in Aid of Sentencing by DAVID WIERSMA
- #58 a) Exhibit Letter from Philip Couture
- #58 b) Exhibit Letter from Helen Wiersma
- #58 c) Exhibit Letter from Randy Wiersma
- #58 d) Exhibit Letter fromJohn Korienek
- #58 e) Exhibit Letter from Richard Baranski
- #63 NOTICE OF FILING OF VIDEO EXHIBITS PURSUANT TO LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 49 by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA, DAWN FRANKOWSKI
- #65 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to DAVID WIERSMA
- #65 a) Table of Sentences
- #70 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by DAVID WIERSMA
- #74 JUDGMENT as to DAVID WIERSMA. Statement of Reasons Not Included. Signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson on 11/30/2022
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