Crowley appears on Capitol surveillance with other co-defendants as they enter the Lower West tunnel entrance, and then later stand outside of it in the crowd as tension builds between police and 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): John
- Last Name(s): Crowley
- Case Number: 23-cr-45
- Arrest Location: Windermere, FL
- Judge: Zia M. Faruqui
- Judge: Moxila A. Upadhyaya
- Judge: G. Michael Harvey
- Entry Last Updated: 09/04/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 11/22/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Civil Disorder (1) Theft of Government Property (2) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (3) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (6) Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds (9) Impeding Passage Through the Capitol Grounds or Buildings (12)
Case Status
Arrested 8/29/22. Released on personal recognizance. On 2/10/23, the Magistrate case as to Brian Preller and John Crowley was closed, they were merged with new codefendant Joseph Pavlik. The three were charged via Indictment (doc #55). Plea Agreement Hearing held 2/23/23, entered a plea of not guilty to all Counts. There is a The Pretrial Conference set for 10/4/23.
Defense Lawyer
Michael LaFay
Defense Lawyer
Joseph C. Flynn III
USA Attorney
Fred Yette (for Melanie Alsworth)
Melanie L. Alsworth
AR Bar No. 2002095
Trial Attorney
United States Department of Justice
Criminal Division
145 N. Street NE, East Wing
Washington, DC 20530
Phone-(202) 598-2285
Email [email protected]
USA Attorney
Holly F. Grosshans
Assistant United States Attorney
D.C. Bar No. 90000361
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia
601 D Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: (202) 252-6737
Email: [email protected]
USA Attorney
Joshua Ontell
VA Bar No. 92444
Assistant United States Attorney
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia
601 D Street, N.W Washington, D.C.20001
Phone: (202) 252-7706
Email: [email protected]
Case Documents
- #5 REDACTED DOCUMENT (Complaint) by USA as to BENJAMIN COLE, BRIAN PRELLER, JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY, JONATHAN ROCKHOLT, TYLER QUINTIN BENSCH to [1] Complaint
- #5 a) Statement of Facts
- #8 REDACTED DOCUMENT (Executed Warrant) by USA as to JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY
- #31 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Melanie Alsworth appearing for USA.
- #39 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA. Attorney Grosshans, Holly Fugiel added
- #41 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Joseph C. Flynn III for Defendant John Edward Crowley for Defendant John Edward Crowley Filing fee $ 100, receipt number DCDC-9613104. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JONATHAN ROCKHOLT as to BENJAMIN COLE, BRIAN PRELLER, JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY, JONATHAN ROCKHOLT, TYLER QUINTIN BENSCH.
- #41 a) Declaration Declaration of Joseph C. Flynn III
- #42 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Michael LaFay for Defendant John Edward Crowley for Defendant John Edward Crowley Filing fee $ 100, receipt number DCDC-9614573. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JONATHAN ROCKHOLT as to BENJAMIN COLE, BRIAN PRELLER, JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY, JONATHAN ROCKHOLT, TYLER QUINTIN BENSCH.
- #42 a) Declaration Declaration of Michael LaFay
- #43 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Joseph C. Flynn III for Defendant John Edward Crowley for Defendant John Edward Crowley Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY.
- #43 Declaration Declaration of Joseph C. Flynn III
- #44 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Michael LaFay for Defendant John Edward Crowley for Defendant John Edward Crowley Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY.
- #44 a) Declaration Declaration of Michael LaFay
- #45 ORDER granting [44] Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCrR 44.5(a). Click for instructions as to JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY (3). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robin M. Meriweather on 10/24/2022
- #46 ORDER granting [43] Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCrR 44.5(a). Click for instructions as to JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY (3). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robin M. Meriweather on 10/24/2022
- #47 Consent MOTION to Continue Status Conference, Consent MOTION for Speedy Trial Time Exclusion by USA as to BENJAMIN COLE, BRIAN PRELLER, JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY, JONATHAN ROCKHOLT, TYLER QUINTIN BENSCH
- #48 ORDER granting [47] Motion to Continue Status hearing and Exclude time as to BENJAMIN COLE (1), BRIAN PRELLER (2), JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY (3), JONATHAN ROCKHOLT (4) and TYLER QUINTIN BENSCH (5). Set/Reset hearings as to BENJAMIN COLE (1), BRIAN PRELLER (2), JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY (3), JONATHAN ROCKHOLT (4) and TYLER QUINTIN BENSCH (5): Status hearing continued to 1/10/2023 at 1:00 PM by Telephonic/VTC before Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey. Signed by Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya on 10/31/2022
- #49 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Joseph Flynn appearing for JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY
- #50-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order Governing Discovery by USA as to BENJAMIN COLE, BRIAN PRELLER, JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY, JONATHAN ROCKHOLT, TYLER QUINTIN BENSCH
- #51- PROTECTIVE ORDER setting forth procedures for handling confidential material; allowing designated material to be filed under seal as to BENJAMIN COLE (1), BRIAN PRELLER (2), JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY (3), JONATHAN ROCKHOLT (4), TYLER QUINTIN BENSCH (5). Signed by Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui on 11/27/2022
- #52-Unopposed MOTION for Discovery to Disclose 6e and Sealed Materials by USA as to BENJAMIN COLE, BRIAN PRELLER, JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY, JONATHAN ROCKHOLT, TYLER QUINTIN BENSCH
- #53- Consent MOTION to Continue Status Conference and Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to BENJAMIN COLE, BRIAN PRELLER, JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY, JONATHAN ROCKHOLT, TYLER QUINTIN BENSCH
- #55-INDICTMENT as to BRIAN PRELLER (1) count(s) 1, 4, 7, 10, 12, JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY (2) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, JOSEPH PAVLIK (3) count(s) 1, 5, 8, 11, 12.
- #76 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Joshua Ontell appearing for USA
- #84-MOTION in Limine REGARDING CROSS-EXAMINATION OF U.S. SECRET SERVICE WITNESSES by USA as to JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY
- #85-MOTION in Limine Regarding Evidence About the Specific Locations of U.S. Capitol Police Surveillance Cameras by USA as to JOHN EDWARD CROWLEY
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