Lloyd Cruz was eating lunch at a food truck after the rally and said he walked closer to the Capitol to help others after rubber bullets and tear gas were deployed.
He filmed the events outside with a GoPro camera and later walked into the building.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Lloyd
- Last Name(s): Cruz
- Case Number: 22-cr-00064
- Arrest Location: Kansas City, MO
- Judge: Reggie Walton
- Entry Last Updated: 12/22/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 09/18/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (1) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (2)
Case Status
Lloyd Cruz was arrested on 2/28/22. Initial appearance via video held 3/3/22, placed on personal recognizance. Indicted on 3/4.- superseding indictment issued on 3/11. On 3/29, he plead not guilty to all charges. Stipulated Bench Trial held 1/13/2023, the Court found Cruz guilty on Counts 1 and 2 of the Superseding Information (doc #12). Sentencing held on 5/2/2023, sentenced to 45 days of incarceration on both counts with the terms to run concurrently. Special Assessment of $35 and Restitution in the amount of $500.
USA Attorney
Andrew Tessman
Andrew J. Tessman
Assistant United States Attorney (Detailee)
United States Attorney’s Office
300 Virginia Street
Charleston, WV (304) 345-2200 [email protected]
USA Attorney
Rebekah Lederer
Pennsylvania Bar No. 320922
Assistant United States Attorney
U.S Attorney’s Office for District of Columbia
601 D St. N.W, Washington, DC 20530
Tel. No. (202) 252-7012
Email- [email protected]
Case Documents
- Lloyd Cruz, Jr. Docket Sheet as of 12/22/2023
- #1 Complaint
- #1 a) Statement of Facts
- #7 INFORMATION as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR (1) count(s) 1, 2
- #10-NOTICE United States' Memoranda Regarding Status of Discovery by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #11-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
- #12 SUPERSEDING INFORMATION as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR (1) count(s) 1s, 2s
- #14-Unopposed MOTION for Disclosure OF ITEMS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 6(e) AND SEALED MATERIALS by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #16-PROTECTIVE ORDER
- #17-ORDER granting [14] Motion for Disclosure as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ
- #18-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
- #20-ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #22-ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ
- #23-ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #25-ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #26-MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Ronna Holloman-Hughes. by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #27-ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #29-GENERAL ORDER GOVERNING CRIMINAL CASES BEFORE THE HONORABLE REGGIE B. WALTON
- #30-PRE-TRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #31-MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend deadlines by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #32-RESPONSE by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #33-ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #34-MOTION to Suppress Evidence and, MOTION to Dismiss Case Due to Fourth Amendment Violation by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #36-ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #38-NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA
- #39-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #40-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re [37] Motion to Dismiss Case on First Amendment Grounds
- #41-MOTION in Limine TO PRECLUDE CERTAIN DEFENSE ARGUMENT ENTRAPMENT BY ESTOPPEL by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #42-MOTION in Limine RE_ AUTHENTICATION AND ADMISSIBILITY OF DOCUMENTARY, PHOTOGRAPHIC AND VIDEO EVIDENCE by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #43-MOTION in Limine RE_ EVIDENCE ABOUT THE SPECIFIC LOCATIONS OF U.S. CAPITOL POLICE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #44-MOTION in Limine TO LIMIT CROSS-EXAMINATION OF SECRET SERVICE AGENCY WITNESSES by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #45-REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re [37] MOTION to Dismiss Case ON FIRST AMENDMENT GROUNDS REPLY TO GOVERNMENTS OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO SUPPRESS
- #46-REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re [34] MOTION to Suppress Evidence and MOTION to Dismiss Case Due to Fourth Amendment Violation
- #47-RESPONSE by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR DEFENDANTS REPLY TO GOVERNMENTS OPPOSITION (ECF # 40) TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS ON FIRST AMENDMENT GROUNDS
- #48-RESPONSE by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re [41] MOTION in Limine TO PRECLUDE CERTAIN DEFENSE ARGUMENT ENTRAPMENT BY ESTOPPEL
- #49-RESPONSE by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re [42] MOTION in Limine RE_ AUTHENTICATION AND ADMISSIBILITY OF DOCUMENTARY, PHOTOGRAPHIC AND VIDEO EVIDENCE
- #50-RESPONSE by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re [43] MOTION in Limine RE_ EVIDENCE ABOUT THE SPECIFIC LOCATIONS OF U.S. CAPITOL POLICE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
- #51-RESPONSE by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re [44] MOTION in Limine TO LIMIT CROSS-EXAMINATION OF SECRET SERVICE AGENCY WITNESSES
- #52-MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Roger Roots Filing fee $ 100, receipt number CDCDC-9603827. Fee Status_ Fee Paid. by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #53-ERRATA by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re [52] Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
- #54-ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #55-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE David Lieberman appearing for USA
- #56-MOTION FOR TRIAL BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #57-Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #58-Proposed Jury Instructions by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #59-Proposed Voir Dire by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #60-PROPOSED VERDICT FORM as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #61-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Rebekah Lederer appearing for USA. Co-counsel
- #62- ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR (1) denying [56] Motion for Trial by Magistrate Judge
- #63-MOTION for Leave to File Exhibits Under Seal re_ [34] Motion to Suppress by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #64-ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #66-EXHIBIT C (Google Privacy Policy) as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #68-NOTICE OF CONSENT TO PROCEED VIA VIDEO TELECONFERENCE by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #69-ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ
- #70 TRIAL BRIEF by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #72 ORDER as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR. ORDERED that the defendant's 34 Motion to Suppress Evidence and to Dismiss Due to Fourth Amendment Violation, is DENIED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 1/13/2023
- #73 STATEMENT OF OFFENSE by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #74 WAIVER of Trial by Jury as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR. Approved by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 1/13/2023
- #76 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #80 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #81 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #81 a) Declaration Roger Roots
- #82 RESPONSE by USA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re 81 Sentencing Memorandum
- #84 NOTICE of appeal by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR
- #85 NOTICE OF APPEAL - Final Judgment by LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified.
- #86 Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The fee remains to be paid and another notice will be transmitted when the fee has been paid in the District Court or motion to proceed In Forma Pauperis has been decided as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re [85] Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment
- #87 JUDGMENT as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR. Statement of Reasons Not Included. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 5/9/2023
- #89 Transmitted Supplemental Record on Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re [85] Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment, [87] Judgment
- #91 Transmitted Supplemental Record on Appeal and Docket Sheet to USCA as to LLOYD CASIMIRO CRUZ, JR re USCA Appeal Fees. USCA Case Number 23-3064
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