Capitol surveillance shows Chwiesiuk entering the Capitol. In addition, his cell phone shows a picture of him entering Room S140. It doesn’t appear he acted violently while inside.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Karol J.
- Last Name(s): Chwiesiuk
- Case Number: 21-cr-00536
- Arrest Location: Chicago, IL
- Judge: Zia Faruqui
- Judge: Colleen Kollar-Kotelly
- Judge: Ana Reyes
- Entry Last Updated: 11/16/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 08/26/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building (1) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building (2) Entering and Remaining in a Room Designated for the use of a Member of Congress (3) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (4) Parading Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (5)
Case Status
Chwiesiuk was arrested on 6/11/21. First Appearance held 6/16/21- released on personal recognizance. Entered a plea of not guilty to all Counts on 9/16/21. Superseding Information (w/ codefendant Agnieszka Chwiesiuk) filed 2/14/23- plead not guilty to all Counts on 2/23/23. Jury Trial held/concluded on 8/11/23, jury rendered a guilty verdict as to Counts 1, 2, 4, and 5. Karol Chwiesiuk was found not guilty on Count 3. Sentencing rescheduled for 1/24/24 at 2pm in Courtroom 12.
USA Attorney
Sean Patrick Murphy
Sean P. Murphy
USAO
Torre Chardon, Ste 1201
350 Carlos Chardon Avenue
San Juan, PR 00918
[email protected]
787 766 5656
787 771 4043 fax
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant US Attorney
Case Documents
- Docket Download-8.26.21
- #1-SEALED COMPLAINT as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #5-Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 6.11.2021 in Chicago, IL as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #6-Rule5(c)(3) Documents Received
- #9-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #10-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE-Nishay Sanan appearing for KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #11-First MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #13-RESPONSE by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #15-INFORMATION as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #17-Brady Order
- #18-MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Discovery by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #20-RESPONSE by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK re [18] MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Discovery Objection to Paragraph 6a
- #21-MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response_Reply to Defendant's Opposition until 5_00 PM (EST) on Friday, September 17, 2021 by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK_
- #22-REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK re [18] MOTION for Protective Order Regarding Discovery
- #23-ORDER granting [18] Motion for Protective Order as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #24-PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on September 18, 2021
- #26-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
- #27-NOTICE of Filing Discovery Memoranda by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #28-Unopposed MOTION for Order Motion to Disclose Fed. R. Crim. P. 6(e) and Sealed Materials by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK_
- #29-ORDER granting [28] Motion for Order as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #32-Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file pretrial motions by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #34-NOTICE of Proposed Order Jointly Filed According to the Court's July 13, 2022, MINUTE ORDER by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #38-PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #54 SUPERSEDING INFORMATION as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK (2) count(s) 1, 2, 4, 5.
- #56 DECLARATION Waiver of Speedy Trial by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #59 DECLARATION Waiver of Conflict by AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #60 DECLARATION Waiver of Conflict by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #62 Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK re 61 Motion to Change Venue
- #63 REPLY in Support by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK re 61 MOTION to Change Venue or in the alternative, allow for expanded examination of prospective jurors
- #64 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Anna Krasinski appearing for USA
- #67 ORDER denying 61 Motion. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 3/17/23
- #68 MEMORANDUM OPINION accompanying 67 Order. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 3/17/23
- #69 TRIAL PROCEDURES ORDER as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 3/21/23
- #70 COVID PROCEDURES ORDER as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 3/21/23
- #71 MOTION in Limine to preclude the use of prejudicial terminology and to preclude the introduction of prejudicial text messages by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #72 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Certain Arguments by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #73 MOTION in Limine to Exclude Improper Character Evidence by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #74 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Certain United States Secret Service Questioning by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #75 Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK re 71 Motion in Limine
- #76 Memorandum in Opposition by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK re 73 Motion in Limine to exclude character evidence
- #77 Memorandum in Opposition by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK re 74 Motion in Limine to limit cross of secret service witness
- #78 Memorandum in Opposition by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK re 72 Motion in Limine to preclude evidence about law enforcement
- #79 Unopposed MOTION for early return of trial subpoena by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #79 a) Exhibit Subpoena
- #80 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK re [74] MOTION in Limine to Preclude Certain United States Secret Service Questioning, [72] MOTION in Limine to Preclude Certain Arguments, [73] MOTION in Limine to Exclude Improper Character Evidence
- #81 ORDER granting [79] Motion. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 4/13/23
- #82 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK re [71] MOTION in Limine to preclude the use of prejudicial terminology and to preclude the introduction of prejudicial text messages
- #83 OMNIBUS MEMORANDUM OPINION & ORDER as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK (1) and AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK (2) addressing [71], [72], [73], and [74] Motions. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 4/19/23
- #84 Case as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK (1) and AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK (2) directly reassigned to Judge Ana C. Reyes by consent. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly is no longer assigned to the case
- #85 MOTION for Speedy Trial Waiver of Speedy Trial by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #86 NOTICE of Proposed Order Regarding Scheduling by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #87 SCHEDULING ORDER as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK [1], AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK [2]. The final pretrial hearing is set for July 10, 2023, and the trial is set to begin on August 7, 2023. See document for additional details. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 5/1/2023
- #88 PRETRIAL MEMORANDUM - Joint Pretrial Statement - by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #88 a) Exhibit Proposed Verdict Form - Mr. Chwiesiuk
- #88 b) Exhibit Proposed Verdict Form - Ms. Chwiesiuk
- #91 MOTION in Limine regarding post-arrest statement by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #92 RESPONSE by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK re [91] MOTION in Limine regarding post-arrest statement
- #93 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK re 91 MOTION in Limine regarding post-arrest statement
- #94 Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #95 Proposed Voir Dire by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #97 STIPULATION as to Trial Exhibits 900, 901, 902, 903, and 904 by USA
- #97 a) Exhibit 900 - Stipulation Regarding the Location of the U.S. Capitol
- #97 b) Exhibit 901 - Stipulation Regarding the U.S. Capitol Police Closed Circuit Video
- #97 c) Exhibit 902 - Stipulation Regarding Police Radio Communications
- #97 d) Exhibit 903 - Stipulation Regarding Third Party Video
- #97 e) Exhibit 904 - Stipulation Regarding Cellphone Evidence
- #99 TRIAL ORDER as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK [1], AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK [2]. Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 8/3/2023
- #100 REPLY by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK Rule 29 Motion
- #101 MOTION for Rule 29 memorandum in support of oral motion by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK
- #102 RESPONSE by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #103-FINAL JURY INSTRUCTIONS as to Defendants KAROL J. CHWIESIUK and AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #104-JURY NOTE (#1) as to Defendants KAROL J. CHWIESIUK and AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #106-JURY NOTE (#2) as to Defendants KAROL J. CHWIESIUK and AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #110-VERDICT FORM as to Defendant AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #113-GOVERNMENT'S AMENDED EXHIBIT LIST
- #114-ATTORNEYS' ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TRIAL EXHIBITS as to Defendants KAROL J. CHWIESIUK and AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #117-MOTION for Acquittal Pursuant to Rule 29 by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #118-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK re 117 Motion for Acquittal
- #123-Unopposed MOTION to Continue sentencing hearing by KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #124-Unopposed MOTION for Early Return of Rule 17 Subpoena by USA as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
- #125-ORDER granting the Government's 124 Motion for Early Return of Rule 17 Subpoena as to KAROL J. CHWIESIUK, AGNIESZKA CHWIESIUK
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