Joshua Matthew Black

Black was pictured inside the Senate Chamber, bleeding from his left cheek apparently from some sort of projectile that was shot at him.  Black admitted to having a knife, which explain the bulk of the charges the DOJ was able to include in his case.  Black stated, however, that the knife was under his clothes and he did not take it out to use it.  He was not charged with any violence.

Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

  • First Name(s): Joshua Matthew
  • Last Name(s): Black
  • Case Number: 1:21-cr-127
  • Arrest Location: Northern District, AL
  • Judge: Robin M. Meriweather
  • Judge: Amy Berman Jackson (current)
  • Entry Last Updated: 12/26/2022
  • Date Docket Downloaded: 09/22/2021
  • Currently Incarcerated: No
  • Support: We are not aware of any donation campaigns to help cover Joshua Matthew Black's legal and living expenses. If one is in place, please contact us with the details. If one is not yet in place, consider creating a donation campaign with GiveSendGo, and then send that link to us.

Charges

Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting (1) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (2) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (3) Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on Capitol Grounds or Buildings (4) Entering and Remaining on the Floor of Congress (5) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (6)

Case Status

Arrested 1/14/22. Initial appearance 2/16/21. Black remains on personal recognizance. Indicted 2/17/21 and arraigned 3/19/21 where he pleaded not guilty to all counts. Motions hearing held on 4/22/21. Status conferences held on 5/4, 7/7, and 9/10, 2/10/22, 3/18/22, and 4/28/22. Defense has received extra time to file pretrial motions. 12/7/22 superseding indictment filed. On 12/20, Black plead not guilty to all charges. His bench trial takes place on 1/9/23 at 9 30 in Courtroom 3.

USA Attorney

Seth Meinero
Seth Meinero DOJ-USAO 555 Fourth St, NW, Washington, DC 20904 202 252 5847 [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY-ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Designation: US Assistant Attorney

USA Attorney

Emily Allen

USA Attorney

Eric Boylan

Case Documents

In the news

  • Coming soon

Photos

Did we get something wrong? Do we need to add some additional information? Do you want to suggest a relevant news article? If so, we invite you to contact us to provide that helpful information. Thank you!