Sulenta posted on Facebook he was attending the Stop the Steal rally. He posted to his account as the events of that day unfolded.
He allegedly remained in the building for 47 minutes. This time could be contributed to the pressing of bodies inside the hallway, which he mentions in his account. He appears to act peacefully inside, talking on a cell phone and taking pictures.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Derek
- Last Name(s): Sulenta
- Case Number: 22-cr-00340
- Arrest Location: Long Beach, CA
- Judge: Robin M. Meriweather
- Judge: Tanya S. Chutkan
- Entry Last Updated: 02/13/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 10/26/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing inside a Capitol Buiding (1)
Case Status
Sulenta was arrested on 8/4/22 and appeared in court on 8/18/22. He was released on personal recognizance on 8/18/22. Indictment filed 10/14/22. On 11/8/22, Sulenta entered a plea of guilty as to count 1. Sentencing set for 2/22/2023 at 02:00 PM in Telephonic/VTC before Judge Tanya S. Chutkan.
Defense Lawyer
Kelley Munoz
USA Attorney
Joseph Huynh
JOSEPH HUYNH
Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia
601 D Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20530
Case Documents
- #1 Sulenta Complaint
- #1 a) Sulenta Statement of Facts
- #5-Arrest Warrant, dated 6_6_2022, Returned Executed on 8_4_2022 as to DEREK SULENTA
- #7-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ Kelley Lane Munoz appearing for DEREK SULENTA
- #8-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to DEREK SULENTA
- #9-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to DEREK SULENTA
- #11-DEFENDANT'S CONSENT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER by DEREK SULENTA re [10] Protective Order
- #12 INFORMATION as to DEREK SULENTA (1) count(s) 1.
- #14 WAIVER of Trial by Jury as to DEREK SULENTA. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 11/08/2022.
- #15 STATEMENT OF OFFENSE by USA and DEREK SULENTA as to DEREK SULENTA.
- #16 PLEA AGREEMENT as to DEREK SULENTA.
- #20-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to DEREK SULENTA
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