Donnie Wren and his cousin Thomas Smith were outside of the Capitol with the crowd. At one point, they were eating lunch peacefully in the top area, conversing next to police before struggles ensued between police and the protesters.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Donnie
- Last Name(s): Wren
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-599
- Arrest Location: Miami, FL
- Judge: Reggie Walton
- Entry Last Updated: 08/04/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 04/21/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Civil Disorder (2) Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers (4) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (7) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (8) Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds (9) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (13) Act of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings (14)
Case Status
Donnie Wren was arrested on 10/6/21. He appeared in court on 10/12/21 and a hearing to appoint him an attorney took place shortly after. Conditions of release were set on 10/12/21. Superseding Indictment (doc # 51) filed 12/07/22. Second Superseding Indictment Filed 3/15/23. On 5/5/23, a jury found him guilty of counts 2, 4, and 7. Sentencing set for 10/16/2023 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 16- In Person before Judge Reggie B. Walton.
USA Attorney
Michael John Romano
Michael John Romano
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Crm
1331 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 307-6691
Email: [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
USA Attorney
Melanie L. Alsworth
AR Bar No. 2002095Trial Attorney United States Department of Justice Criminal Division (On Detail to the USAO-DC)145 N. Street NE, East Wing Washington, DC 20530
phone- (202)-598-2285
email- [email protected]
USA Attorney
Tighe Beach
CO Bar No. 55328
Assistant United States Attorney
601 D Street NW Washington, D.C. 20001
phone- (240) 278-4348
email- [email protected]
Donnie Wren's Mailing Address
NA-Released.
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Case Documents
- Donnie Wren et al Docket Sheet as of 04/21/2022
- Docket-Download-12.1.21
- #1-SEALED INDICTMENT as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (1) count(s) 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (1), THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #6-Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 10.6.2021 as to DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #10-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #12-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to DONNIE DUANE WREN from United States District Court Southern District of Florida
- #16-ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN,THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #17-NOTICE REGARDING STATUS OF DISCOVERY by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #18-Joint MOTION to Continue by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH_
- #19-ORDER, granting 18 Motion to Continue as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #22-MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney
- #23-ORDER, as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #24-MOTION to Travel and Relocate for Work by DONNIE DUANE WREN as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #26-ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (01) Explaining Its Position On The Defendant's Motion To Travel And Relocate To Work
- #27-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE George T. Pallas appearing for DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #28 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Dwight Crawley. by DONNIE DUANE WREN.
- #30 Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH.
- #30 a) Text of Proposed Order
- #30 b) Exhibit 1 - Acceptance of Proposed Order by Mr. Wren
- #30 c) Exhibit 2 - Acceptance of Proposed Order by Mr. Smith
- #31 Unopposed MOTION for Order to Disclose Items Protected by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e) and Sealed Materials by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH.
- #33 ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (1) and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH (2)granting government's [31] Motion for Order to Disclose Items Protected by Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e) and Sealed Materials. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 5/12/2022
- #34 ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (1) and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH (2). See attached order for details. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 5/13/2022
- #35 ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (1) and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH (2) granting 30 government's Unopposed Motion for Protective Order. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 5/12/2022.
- #38 ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (01) and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH (02) That The Parties Shall Appear For A Status Hearing Via Videoconference On November 4, 2022 at 12:00PM (See Order For Details)Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 08/04/22.
- #39 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Melanie Alsworth appearing for USA.
- #42 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Tighe Robertson Beach appearing for USA.
- #43 GENERAL ORDER GOVERNING CRIMINAL CASES BEFORE THE HONORABLE REGGIE B. WALTON as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (01) and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH (02) (See Order For Details) Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 11/4/22.
- #44 PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (01) and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH (02). (See Order For Details) Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 11/4/22.
- #45 Joint MOTION to Continue Trial Date and for Extension of Time to File Pre-Trial Motions by DONNIE DUANE WREN.
- #47 ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (01) and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH (02) That The Parties Shall Appear Before The Court On November 28, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. For A Status Hearing Via Videoconference. It Is FurtherOrdered That The November 18, 2022 Deadline For The Submission Of Pretrial Motions Is Vacated Pending The Courts Ruling On The Defendants Motion At The November 28, 2022 Status Hearing. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 11/16/22.
- #50 ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (1) and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH granting 45 Joint Motion To Continue Trial Date and for Extension of Time to File Pre-Trial Motions And 46 Motion For Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 11/28/22. (See Order For Details)
- #51 SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (1) count(s) 2s, 4s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 13s, 14s, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH (2) count(s) 1s-2s, 3s, 4s-5s, 6s, 10s, 11s, 12s, 13s, 14s.
- #53 MOTION in Limine by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #54-MOTION for Bill of Particulars and Memorandum of Law by DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #55-MOTION to Dismiss Count 7, 8, 9 and 13 and 14 of the Indictment (Multiplicity) by DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #56-MOTION to Dismiss Count 2 of the Indictment (Racist Statute) by DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #58-MOTION to Sever Defendant by DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #59-MOTION in Limine by DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #63-PROPOSED VERDICT FORM as to DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #65-Proposed Voir Dire by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #68-ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #69-Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response_Reply to Pre-Trial Motions by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #70-ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #71-SECOND SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to DONNIE DUANE WREN,THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #73-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Victoria Anne Sheets appearing for USA
- #75-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN re 54 Motion for Bill of Particulars
- #76-RESPONSE by DONNIE DUANE WREN re 53 MOTION in Limine Regarding Cross-Examination of U.S Secret Service Witness
- #79-RESPONSE by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN re 58 MOTION to Sever Defendant
- #80-RESPONSE by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN re 55 MOTION to Dismiss Count 7, 8, 9 and 13 and 14 of the Indictment (Multiplicity)
- #81-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH re 67 Motion to Change Venue
- #82-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to THOMAS HARLEN SMITH re 66 Motion to dismiss count(s)
- #83-RESPONSE by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN re 59 MOTION in Limine
- #84-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH re 60 Motion to dismiss count(s), 56 Motion to dismiss count(s)
- #85-RESPONSE by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH re [60] MOTION to Dismiss Count One and Count Two of the Superseding Indictment, [56] MOTION to Dismiss Count 2 of the Indictment (Racist Statute)
- #87-ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN) and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #88-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH re [86] Motion to Continue
- #90-ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #92-MOTION to Dismiss Count 2 and 4 by DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #93-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ Dylan George Barket appearing for DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #95 TRIAL BRIEF by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #96-ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #98-RESPONSE by DONNIE DUANE WREN re [94] MOTION to Amend_Correct Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms
- #99-RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #101-RESPONSE by THOMAS HARLEN SMITH re 94 MOTION to Amend_Correct
- #103-MOTION to Compel Discovery by DONNIE DUANE WREN as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #105-ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #106-Jury Notes (4) received and addressed on the record on 4_21_2023 as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #107-Jury Note (1) received and addressed on the record on 4_24_2023 as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #108-MOTION to Permit ADMISSION OF STATEMENTS PURSUANT TO RULE 106, FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE by DONNIE DUANE WREN as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #109-Jury Notes received and addressed on the record on 4_27_2023 as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #110-Proposed Jury Instructions by DONNIE DUANE WREN as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #111-Jury Note (1) received and addressed on the record on 5_3_2023 as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #112-Jury Notes (3) received and address on the record on 5_4_2023 as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #114-ATTORNEYS' ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TRIAL EXHIBITS as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #115-Jury Notes (2) as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #117-VERDICT FORM as to DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #125-ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH
- #126-MOTION for Acquittal by DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #127-MOTION for New Trial by DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #135-RESPONSE by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN re 126 MOTION for Acquittal Modified to correct defendant
- #136-RESPONSE by USA as to DONNIE DUANE WREN, THOMAS HARLEN SMITH re [127] MOTION for New Trial
- #137 ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (1) and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH (2). It is hereby ORDERED that, on August 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., the government and defendant Wren shall appear before the Court for a hearing on defendant Wren's 126 Motion for Judgment of Acquittal and 127 Motion for New Trial.
- #140 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Sentencing by DONNIE DUANE WREN
- #141 ORDER as to DONNIE DUANE WREN (1) and THOMAS HARLEN SMITH (2). It is hereby ORDERED that [140] Defendant Wren's Unopposed Motion to Continue Sentencing is GRANTED. The hearing on defendant Wren's [126] Motion for Judgment of Acquittal and [127] Motion for New Trial, which is currently scheduled for August 17, 2023, is CONTINUED to October 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Defendant Wren's sentencing, which is currently scheduled for August 17, 2023, is CONTINUED to October 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
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