Kurt Peterson was charged with breaking a window (exceeding $2700), using wooden sticks and his fists. There is no other account of violence toward any other person, though video evidence may show a Capitol Police officer shoving Peterson to the exit.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Kurt
- Last Name(s): Peterson
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-427
- Arrest Location: Hodgenville, KY
- Entry Last Updated: 07/21/2021
- Date Docket Downloaded: 09/15/2021
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Charges
Obstructing an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting Destruction of Government Property Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds Engaging in Physical Violence in the Ground or Capitol Building Parading, Demonstrating or Picketing in a Capitol Building
Case Status
Arrested 6/16. Indicted 6/23 and arraigned 6/24 where he pleaded not guilty to all counts. Status Conference set 9/8/21 at 10 a.m. Defendant remains on personal recognizance.
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