Munchel entered the Capitol with a cell phone attached to his chest. He is pictured next to a mob of people who attacked two police officers and pursued them. Munchel admits to having a taser with him that day for self-protection. He accompanied his mother, Lisa Eisenhart. She wanted to attend President Trump’s rally and be part of the events of that day despite having an injured shoulder.
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- First Name(s): Eric
- Last Name(s): Munchel
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-118
- Judge: Royce Lamberth
- Entry Last Updated: 12/21/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 04/23/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: Yes
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Charges
Conspiracy to Commit Obstruction (1) Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting (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 (5) Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on Capitol Grounds or Buildings and Aiding and Abetting (7) Entering and Remaining in the Gallery of Congress (8) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (9) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (10)
Case Status
Munchel was arrested on 1/10/21 and Initially appeared in court on 1/12/21. During an arraignment on 2/17/21, he plead not guilty. Conditions of release were set on 03/29/21. He was indicted via superseding indictment on 6/2. Hhe plead not guilty to all counts during an arraignment on 6/23 and a second on 12/2/22. Stipulated Bench Trial held on 4/18/2023, found guilty on all charges. Sentencing held 9/08/2023, sentenced to 57 months incarceration on Counts 1-3, 5 and 7, sentenced to 6 months incarceration on Counts 8-10 of the Second Superseding Indictment. All terms to run concurrently and followed by 36 months Supervised Release. $530 Special Assessment and Restitution in the amount of $2000 imposed.
Interested Party
Press Coalition
Interested Party's Lawyer
Charles Tobin
Interested Party's Lawyer
Lauren Russell
Interested Party's Lawyer
Maxwell Mishkin
USA Attorney
Ahmet Muhkatir Baset
US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
555 4TH STREET, N.W., Room 4209
Washington, D.C. 20530
202 252 [email protected]
TERMINATED 3/17/21
LEAD ATTORNEY-ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED-Designation: US Assistant Attorney
USA Attorney
Justin Todd Sher
Justin Todd Sher
US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
950 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20530
202 353 [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, Designation: US Assistant Attorney
USA Attorney
Leslie Goemaat
Leslie Goemaat
US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
555 Fourth Street, N.W.,-Washington, DC 20530
202 803 [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED-Designation: US Assistant Attorney
USA Attorney
Karen Rochlin
Karen E. Rochlin
DOJ-USAO
99 Northeast 4th Street
Miami, FL 33132
305-961-9234
Email: [email protected]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
Eric Gavelek Munchel's Mailing Address
NA-Released on personal recognizance. Originally sent to DC Jail.
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
- Eric Munchel and Lisa Eisenhart Docket Sheet as of 12/22/2023
- Eric Gavelek Munchel et al Docket Sheet as of 04/23/2022
- Updates-to-Docket-11.28.21
- Docket-Download-8.1.21
- #1-COMPLAINT as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1), LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #3-APPEAL of Release Order and Emergency Motion for Stay Pending Appeal as to by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #4-ORDER, as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, GRANTING the government's 3 Motion to Stay.
- #5-TRANSPORT ORDER as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL.
- #12-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE-Sandra Gayle Roland appearing for ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #14-MOTION to Adopt and Join Motion Filed by Co-Defendant re 13 Emergency MOTION to Rescind Stay of Release Order or to Conduct an Immediate Review of Detention by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART. Modified relief on 2/8/2021 (znmw). [1:21-mj-00071-ZMF]
- #18-STATUS REPORT by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #19-Memorandum in Opposition by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL re 3 MOTION to Review MOTION to Stay
- #20-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Justin Todd Sher appearing for USA
- #21-INDICTMENT as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #23-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Leslie A. Goemaat appearing for USA
- #24-MEMORANDUM OPINION as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #25-ORDER OF DETENTION PENDING TRIAL - Defendant Held Without Bond as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #27-ORDER denying as moot 3 Motion for Review as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #28-ORDER as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #31-NOTICE OF APPEAL - Final Judgment by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #33-Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals
- #35-MOTION to Seal Notice of Filing and Motion to Seal by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #36-MOTION to Supplement the Record Pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 10(e)(2)(B) by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART.
- #37-ORDER as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #38-NOTICE of Filing (First Discovery Letter) by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #39-Memorandum in Opposition by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #41-REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #42-ORDER as to LISA MARIE EISENHART (2) setting briefing schedule for 40 MOTION to Review Confinement Conditions or for Transfer to a More Suitable Jail Facility filed by LISA MARIE EISENHART. Response due by noon on 3/9/2021; Reply due by noon on 3/10/2021. Motion Hearing as to LISA MARIE EISENHART (2) and Status Conference as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART (2) set for 3/10/2021 at 01:00 PM before Judge Royce C. Lamberth.
- #43-ORDER granting 36 Motion to Supplement the Record
- #46-NOTICE of Filing (Second Informal Discovery Letter) by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #49-ORDER as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #51-NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #55-MANDATE of USCA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #56-Consent MOTION to Expedite Hearing by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART.
- #57-ORDER granting 56 Motion to Expedite as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #58-RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #59-WITHDRAWAL of Motion by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #60-ORDER as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #61-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #63-RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #65-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL from US District Court Middle District of Tennessee Nashville Division
- #67-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART.
- #68-Protective Order Governing Discovery as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #69-NOTICE of Filing of Third Informal Discovery Letter by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #70-Unopposed MOTION for Order to Disclose 6(e) and Sealed Materials by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART.
- #73-Unopposed MOTION For Authorization to Call his Mother on Mother's Day by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #74-ORDER granting 73 Motion for Authorization to Call his Mother on Mother's Day as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #76-SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #80-NOTICE of Filing of Discovery Letter by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #83-Unopposed MOTION to Transfer Third-Party Custodian by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #87-NOTICE of Withdrawal of Attorney Justin Sher by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #88-NOTICE of Filing of First Formal Discovery Letter by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #89-NOTICE of Filing of Memorandum Regarding Status of Capitol Breach Discovery as of July 12, 2021 by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #90-STATUS REPORT Regarding the Status of Capitol Breach Discovery as of August 23, 2021 by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #92-NOTICE of Government's Position Regarding Defendant Munchel's Violation of Conditions of Pre-Trial Release by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #94-NOTICE of Filing of Discovery Letter (Volume 6) by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #95-ORDER granting 83 Motion Transfer To An Alternative Third-Party Custodian as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #96-STATUS REPORT Regarding the Status of Capitol Breach Discovery as of September 14, 2021 by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #97-Application for Access to Video Exhibits by PRESS COALITION as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART.
- #98-Unopposed MOTION for Order Holding in Abeyance Order Granting Press Coalition Application
- #99-Joint MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Access, , MOTION to Stay re Order on Motion to Access by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #100- ORDER granting Motions 98 99 for a Stay as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1), LISA MARIE EISENHART (2). The 9/16/2021 Minute Order is Stayed through the end of the status conference scheduled for 9/20/2021. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 09/17/2021
- #101-NOTICE of Filing of Discovery Letter (Volume 7) by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #104-NOTICE of Filing of Discovery Letter Volume 8 by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #106 NOTICE of Filing of Discovery Letter by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #107 MEMORANDUM OPINION as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 10/8/2021
- #108 ORDER vacating stay issued 9/20/2021, granting 97 Application for Access to Video Exhibits, and denying 99 Motion for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Access, as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1), LISA MARIE EISENHART (2). Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 10/8/2021
- #109 STATUS REPORT Regarding the Status of Capitol Breach Discovery as of October 21, 2021 by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART Modified event title on 11/10/2021
- #110 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Karen E. Rochlin appearing for USA
- #111-STATUS REPORT Regarding Status of Discovery as of November 5, 2021 by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #116-MEMORANDUM Regarding Status of Discovery As Of February 9, 2022 by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #121-Sealed Motion as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #122-NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE of AUSA
- #123-Unopposed MOTION For Authorization to Call his Mother on Mother's Day by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART_
- #124-ORDER granting [123] Motion For Authorization to Call his Mother on Mother's Day as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #125-Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Hearing by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #126-ORDER granting [125] Motion to Continue as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1); Set_Reset Hearings as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #132-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ Elizabeth Ann Mullin appearing for ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #133-Joint STATUS REPORT by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #138-MOTION for Authorization to Call His Mother Weekly by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #140 SECOND SUPERDING INDICTMENT as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) count(s) 1ss, 2ss, 3ss, 5ss, 7ss, 8ss, 9ss, 10ss, LISA MARIE EISENHART (2) count(s) 1ss, 2ss, 4ss, 6ss, 8ss, 9ss, 10ss
- #142-MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Joseph W. Allen Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-9600769. Fee Status_ Fee Paid. by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #143-MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Sandra Roland & Elizabeth Mullin. by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #146-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
- #147-Unopposed MOTION for Modification of Bond Conditions by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #148-ORDER
- #151 ORDER: granting [150] Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1). See Order for details. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 2/10/2023
- #152 ORDER: granting [149] Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1). See Order for details. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 2/10/2023
- #153 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #160 ORDER granting Motion 159 to Modify Conditions of Release as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1); granting 158 Motion to Modify Conditions of Release as to LISA MARIE EISENHART (2). Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 03/03/2023
- #161 MOTION to Dismiss Count 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the Superseding Indictment as Defective by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #162 MOTION to Change Venue to the Middle District Court of Tennessee by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #163 MOTION for Discovery, MOTION for Hearing by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #167 MOTION in Limine Regarding Cross-Examination of U.S. Secret Service Witnesses by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #169 MOTION in Limine Regarding Evidence about the Specific Locations of U.S. Capitol Police Surveillance Cameras by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART.
- #179 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Improper Defense Arguments and Evidence about Law Enforcement by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #180 MOTION for Return of Property/PostTrial, MOTION for Return of Property/PreTrial by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #181 MOTION to Produce Witness List, MOTION for Disclosure by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #182 MOTION Motion to Adopt Co-Defendant's Motions by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #183 MOTION for Advance Notice and Exclusion of all Co-Conspirator Statements and Hearsay by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #184 MOTION to Suppress, MOTION for Hearing by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #185 MOTION to Amend/Correct [181] MOTION to Produce Witness List MOTION for Disclosure filed by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #188 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Rebekah Lederer appearing for USA. NOA: co-counsel
- #189 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Rebekah Lederer appearing for USA. NOA: co-counsel
- #190 ORDER granting 189 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 3/17/2023
- #191 RESPONSE by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART re [173] MOTION to Suppress Statements, [184] MOTION to Suppress MOTION for Hearing
- #192 RESPONSE by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART re [162] MOTION to Change Venue to the Middle District Court of Tennessee, [175] MOTION to Change Venue
- #193 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in the GOVT Response to the MTD by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #193 a) Exhibit Omnibus Response to Defendant's MTD
- #194 Consent MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by LISA MARIE EISENHART as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART.
- #195 Joint MOTION for Bench Trial with Stipulated Facts by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #199 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #200 MEMORANDUM OPINION re 161, 176, 177 as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART (2). Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 4/18/2023. (lcrcl2) Modified on 4/18/2023
- #201 ORDER denying 161, 176, 177 as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART (2). Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 4/18/2023. (lcrcl2) Modified on 4/18/2023
- #202 JOINT STATEMENT OF ELEMENTS AND FACTS FOR STIPULATED TRIAL by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART (2). "Let this be filed." by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 4/18/2023
- #203 AGREEMENT AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL RIGHTS as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1). "Let this be filed." by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 4/18/2023
- #205 EXHIBIT LIST FOR THE GOVERNMENT for BENCH TRIAL WITH STIPULATED FACTS as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL (1) and LISA MARIE EISENHART (2).
- #210 MOTION to Continue Sentencing Hearing by LISA MARIE EISENHART as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART.
- #219 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #221 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL, LISA MARIE EISENHART
- #228 NOTICE OF APPEAL - Final Judgment by ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified.
- #229 JUDGMENT as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL. Statement of Reasons Not Included. Signed by Judge Royce C. Lamberth on 9/14/2024.
- #233 Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The fee remains to be paid and another notice will be transmitted when the fee has been paid in the District Court or motion to proceed In Forma Pauperis has been decided as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL re [228] Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment.
- #236 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Sandra Gayle Roland appearing for ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL
- #238 Transmitted Supplemental Record on Appeal to USCA as to ERIC GAVELEK MUNCHEL re 228 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment.USCA Case Number 23-3171
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