Cusick and his son attended the rally to support President Trump. They entered the Capitol building with the crowd and took pictures. There is no evidence they acted violently.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): James Varnell
- Last Name(s): Cusick Jr.
- Case Number: 21-cr-575
- Arrest Location: Melbourne, FL
- Judge: Randolph Moss
- Judge: John Bates
- Entry Last Updated: 07/19/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 04/28/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Entering and Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds (1) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building (2) Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds.(3) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (4)
Case Status
Cusick was arrested on 6/24/21. A new case #21-cr-00575, including David Lesperance, Casey Cusick and James Cusick (newly added) was opened w/ new Information filed 9/13/21. Entered a plea of not guilty to all counts of the Information on 11/4/21. A 4 day jury trial concluded on 7/14/23. All defendants were found guilty on charges 1-4. Sentencing occurs on 10/12/23 at 10am in Courtroom 30A.
USA Attorney
Anne McNamara
Anne P. McNamara
DOJ-USAO
555 4th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20530
202 809 3502
[email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant US Attorney
USA Attorney
Francesco Valentini
D.C. Bar No. 986769
Trial Attorney (detailed to the U.S. Attorney's Office)601 D Street NW Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone- (202)-598-2337
Email- [email protected]
James Varnell Cusick Jr.'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.
Information on Writing/Encouragement
Global Outreach Ministries 25344 Wesley Chapel Blvd Lutz, FL 33559 813 540 3947- their mission is to spread the Gospel through music and film.
Case Documents
- James Varnell Cusick Jr et al Docket Sheet as of 04/28/2022
- Docket-Download-8.26.21
- Lesperance Cusick Cusick NEW CASE #21-cr-00575 Docket Sheet as of 04/19/2022
- #1-SEALED COMPLAINT as to JAMES VERNELL CUSICK, JR
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to JAMES VERNELL CUSICK, JR.
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to JAMES VERNELL CUSICK, JR
- #5-Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 6.24.2021 in Melbourne, FL as to JAMES VERNELL CUSICK, JR
- NEW CASE #21-cr-00575 #1 INFORMATION as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, CASEY CUSICK (2) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR (3) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4
- #3 STANDING ORDER as to ALL DEFENDANTS requiring the government to produce any evidence in its possession that is favorable to the defendant and material to either the defendant's guilt or punishment. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 09/27/21.
- #5 Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR.
- #7-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to JAMES VARNELL CUSICK JR.
- #8 STATUS REPORT by SANTHA SONENBERG as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #9 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA. Attorney Fedor, Maria Y. added. Substituting for attorney Anne P. McNamara
- #10 NOTICE of Appearance Conflict Counsel by SANTHA SONENBERG as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #11 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: John M. Pierce appearing for DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #12-NOTICE OF FILING by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #17 NOTICE OF FILING OF UNITED STATES MEMORANDUM REGARDING STATUS OF DISCOVERY AS OF FEBRUARY 9, 2022 by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #18 REDACTED DOCUMENT (Report And Recommendation Regarding Single Attorney Representing Three Co-Defendants In The Same Case) by SANTHA SONENBERG as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE (01), CASEY CUSICK (02), JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #19 RESPONSE re 18 by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR TO THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION REGARDING SINGLE ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THREE CO-DEFENDANTS IN THE SAME CASE Modified to add link on 3/3/2022
- #20-Unopposed MOTION for Order TO DISCLOSE ITEMS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 6(e) AND SEALED MATERIALS by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY
- #24 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Michael Jeremy Satin appearing for DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE et al
- #26 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Margarita K. O'Donnell appearing for JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #29 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Francesco Valentini appearing for USA.
- #30 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #39 NOTICE Second Supplement to Report and Recommendation by SANTHA SONENBERG as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re [18] Redacted Document
- #42 ORDER regarding defendants' waivers of the right to conflict-free counsel. See text of Order for details. Signed by Judge John D. Bates on 11/21/2022.
- #45-MOTION to Dismiss Case by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #46-MOTION to Change Venue by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #47-MOTION to Dismiss Case for failure to state a claim by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #48-Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response
- #49-RESPONSE by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re [45] MOTION to Dismiss Case
- #50-RESPONSE by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re [46] MOTION to Change Venue
- #53-MO~1
- #54-RESPONSE by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re [47] MOTION to Dismiss Case for failure to state a claim
- #55-REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re 47 MOTION to Dismiss Case for failure to state a claim
- #57-ORDER as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, and JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #60-MO~1
- #61-MOTION in Limine Regarding the Cross-examination of United States Secret Service Witnesses by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK
- #62-MOTION in Limine to Preclude Improper Defense Arguments and Evidence about Law Enforcement by USA
- #63-MOTION to Continue UNNOPOSED MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #66-REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re 61 MOTION
- #67-RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #68-RE~1
- #69-MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Roger I. Roots
- #70-ORDER denying 69 motion for admission pro hac vice of Roger Roots
- #71-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Sonia Williams Murphy appearing for USA
- #72-MO~1
- #73-Proposed Voir Dire by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #74-Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #75-Proposed Jury Instructions by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #76-STATEMENT OF CASE by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #77-ORDER deferring ruling on [72] defendants' renewed motion to admit Roger Roots
- #78-MOTION for Leave to Appear by Telephone Motion to appear by zoom for Roger Roots by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #80-EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #81-EXHIBIT LIST by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #85-RESPONSE by USA as to DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR re [81] Exhibit List
- #86-MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER
- #87-ENTERED IN ERROR.NOTICE Joint Clients Disclosure and Consent Form by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #90-NOTICE of waiver and consent of joint representation by Roger Roots by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #91-TRIAL BRIEF by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #93-DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
- #93-Proposed Jury Instructions by DAVID JOHN LESPERANCE, CASEY CUSICK, JAMES VARNELL CUSICK, JR
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