Khater allegedly used bear spray on Capitol Police Officer Sicknick in the Lower West Terrace, where violence broke out between protesters and police. Sicknick later passed away of a blood clot after the events of Jan. 6.
The executrix of his estate is suing Khater, George Tanios, and President Trump civilly.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Julian
- Last Name(s): Khater
- Case Number: Case 2 (Civil)- 23-cv-00038
- Arrest Location: NA, NA
- Judge: Amit Mehta
- Entry Last Updated: 11/15/2023
- Currently Incarcerated: Yes
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Charges
Khater is being sued for $10,000,000 for claims pertaining to: Wrongful Death (1) Conspiracy to Violate Civil Rights (Interference with Official Duties) (2) Common-Law Assault (3) Negligence Per Se (4)
Case Status
Khater received a summons for this case while detained in DC jail. On 2/11/23, he wrote Judge Mehta from his jail cell, asking for an extension because he needed to find a lawyer. His request was granted, and he was required to respond to the civil complaint by 5/10/23. As of 10/18/23, the court considered the case in a "motion-to-dismiss stage."
Julian Elie Khater's Mailing Address
Julian Khater-34510-509
FCI RAY BROOK
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
P.O. BOX 900
RAY BROOK, NY 12977
Release date is 11/18/2026
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
- #1-COMPLAINT against All Defendants with Jury Demand
- #2- NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by SANDRA GARZA
- #3-NOTICE of Appearance by Noah Hy Brozinsky on behalf of SANDRA GARZA
- #4-NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Steven Zaid on behalf of SANDRA GARZA
- #6-SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to DONALD J. TRUMP
- #7-NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew G. Kaiser on behalf of SANDRA GARZA
- #8-REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by SANDRA GARZA
- #9-SUMMONS (1) Issued Electronically as to JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #10-WAIVER OF SERVICE. GEORGE PIERRE TANIOS
- #11-WAIVER OF SERVICE. DONALD J. TRUMP
- #12-RETURN OF SERVICE_AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #13-NOTICE of Appearance by David Patrick Sheldon on behalf of JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #14-Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re [1] Complaint by JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #15-NOTICE of Appearance by Jesse R Binnall on behalf of DONALD J. TRUMP
- #16-Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule for Motion to Dismiss by DONALD J. TRUMP
- #17-ORDER granting [16] Motion for Briefing Schedule
- #18-Letter from JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #21-Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule by JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #22-ORDER granting [20] Motion for Extension of Time to File
- #23-ORDER granting [21] Motion for Briefing Schedule.
- #24-MOTION to Dismiss by DONALD J. TRUMP
- #25-RESPONSE re [24] MOTION to Dismiss filed by SANDRA GARZA
- #26-NOTICE of Proposed Order Denying Defendant's Motion to Dismiss by SANDRA GARZA
- #27-Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response_Reply as to [24] MOTION to Dismiss by DONALD J. TRUMP
- #28-NOTICE of Proposed Order by DONALD J. TRUMP re [27] Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response_Reply as to [24] MOTION to Dismiss
- #29-NOTICE of Appearance by Adam T. Sampson on behalf of GEORGE PIERRE TANIOS
- #30-NOTICE of Appearance by James Andersen on behalf of GEORGE PIERRE TANIOS
- #31-Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File an Answer or Responsive Pleading by JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #32-REPLY to opposition to motion re [24] MOTION to Dismiss filed by DONALD J. TRUMP
- #33-MOTION to Dismiss by GEORGE PIERRE TANIOS
- #34-Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response_Reply File an Answer or Responsive Pleading by JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #35-First MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint by SANDRA GARZA
- #36-MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response_Reply File an Answer or Responsive Pleading by JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #37-RESPONSE re 35 First MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint filed by GEORGE PIERRE TANIOS
- #38-Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response_Reply File an Answer or Responsive Pleading by JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #39-Memorandum in opposition to re 35 Motion for Leave to File, filed by DONALD J. TRUMP
- #40-MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #41-ANSWER to Complaint Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #42-REPLY to opposition to motion re 35 First MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint
- #43-NOTICE of Filing of Relevant Information for Judicial Notice by SANDRA GARZA
- #44-REPLY to opposition to motion re 40 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by JULIAN ELIE KHATER
- #45-MOTION to Stay by DONALD J. TRUMP
- #46-Memorandum in opposition to re [45] Motion to Stay filed by SANDRA GARZA
- #47-REPLY to opposition to motion re 45 MOTION to Stay filed by DONALD J. TRUMP
- #48-ORDER granting Plaintiff's 35 Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint
- #49-MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by DONALD J. TRUMP
- #50-MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by GEORGE PIERRE TANIOS
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