Bender (pictured right) made statements on social media saying he was present at the Capitol on Jan 6th. There is no evidence he engaged in violence. Bender walked onto the Senate floor, looked at items others held, and appeared to join other men who were praying.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Luke
- Last Name(s): Bender
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-508
- Arrest Location: Fairfax, VA
- Judge: Beryl Howell
- Entry Last Updated: 01/05/2024
- Date Docket Downloaded: 11/16/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Obstruction of an Official Proceeding (1) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (2) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (3) Entering and Remaining on the Floor of Congress (4) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (5) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (6)
Case Status
Bender was arrested on 7/29/21. He appeared in court on 7/30 and was released. On 8/16, he plead not guilty to all counts. During a stipulated bench trial on 12/7/22, Bender was found guilty on all counts. Sentencing held on 4/20/2023, sentenced to to 21 months incarceration on Count 1, sentenced to 12 months incarceration on Counts 2 and 3, sentenced to 6 months incarceration on Counts 4, 5, and 6. All terms are to run concurrently and followed by 36 months of Supervised Release. Special Assessment of $180 and Restitution in the amount of $2,000.
USA Attorney
Lucy Sun
Lucy Sun
DOJ-USAO
595 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
508-368-0103
Email: [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
USA Attorney
Jordan Andrew Konig
Jordan Andrew Konig
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Civil Trial Section - Northern Region
P.O. Box 55
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
(202) 305-7917
Email: [email protected]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
USA Attorney
Samantha R. Miller
Assistant United States Attorney
New York Bar No. 5342175
United States Attorney’s Office For the District of Columbia
601 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
[email protected]
Luke Wessley Bender's Mailing Address
NA-Released under High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP.)
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
- Docket Download-11.16.21
- #1-SEALED COMPLAINT as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #5-Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 7.29.2021 in Fairfax, VA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER.
- #6-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #7-INDICTMENT as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #10-STANDING ORDER
- #12-MOTION to Review Detention Order by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #14 Unopposed MOTION to Continue For 60-Days Following the Defendant's Status Conference by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #16-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #17-PROTECTIVE ORDER as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #18-NOTICE of Filing Attachment A by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #19-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
- #20-Unopposed MOTION for Disclosure Items Protected By FRCP 6(e) and Sealed Materials by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #21 NOTICE - United States' Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of October 21, 2021 by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #22-NOTICE of Filing of Discovery Status Memoranda by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #24-NOTICE - United States' Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of November 5, 2021 by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #27-NOTICE-United States' Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of February 9, 2022 by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #28-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
- #29-MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Dwight Crawley. by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER_
- #30-Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Hearing by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #31-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
- #32-Joint MOTION to Modify Court Order, Joint MOTION to Continue Status Hearing, Joint MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #33-MOTION for Joinder by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #34-Memorandum in Opposition by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #35-MOTION to Amend_Correct [6] Order Setting Conditions of Release, by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #36-REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER re 33 MOTION for Joinder
- #37-NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
- #38-Joint STATUS REPORT by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #39-Unopposed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #44-Unopposed MOTION in Limine Regarding Evidence About the Specific Location of U.S. Capitol Police Surveillance Cameras by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL.
- #45-Unopposed MOTION in Limine Regarding Cross-Examination of U.S. Secret Service Witnesses by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #46-MOTION in Limine to Preclude Improper Defense Arguments and Evidence by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #52-MOTION to Dismiss Count One of the Indictment by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #53-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Samantha Ritvo Miller appearing for USA
- #53-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ Diane Aimee Shrewsbury appearing for LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #59-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #60-RESPONSE by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER re 46 MOTION in Limine to Preclude Improper Defense Arguments and Evidence
- #62-RESPONSE by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER re 45 Unopposed MOTION in Limine Regarding Cross-Examination of U.S. Secret Service Witnesses
- #63-RESPONSE by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL re 48 MOTION to Sever Defendant
- #64-RESPONSE by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL re 49 MOTION to Change Venue
- #65-MOTION to Adopt Motions of Codefendant by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #67-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Michael Matthew Gordon appearing for USA
- #70-REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER re [52] MOTION to Dismiss Count One of the Indictment
- #72-Joint MOTION to Stay Remaining Pretrial Deadlines by LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #74-Joint MOTION TO PROVIDE STATUS REPORT REGARDING STIPULATED TRIAL & JOINT MOTION REGARDING TRIAL DEADLINES by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #75-NOTICE of Joint Submission Regarding Stipulated Trial by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #76-ORDER, as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER and LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #77-MEMORANDUM AND ORDER, as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER and LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #79- MEMORANDUM AND ORDER, as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER and LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #81-NOTICE of Filing of Defendant's Response to the Court's November 22, 2022 Minute Order by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #82-RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL re Order
- #83-RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL re Order, PRELIMINARY SENTENCING GUIDELINES CALCULATION FOR STIPULATED TRIAL
- #84-RESPONSE by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER re [83] Response to Order of the Court
- #86-RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL re Order, Regarding Defendants' Stipulated Trial
- #87-RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL re Order
- #88-NOTICE of Filing of Defendant's Response to the Court's November 28, 2022 Minute Order by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #91-EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #93-STATEMENT OF FACTS For Stipulated Trial by USA, LUKE WESSLEY BENDER as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #94-AGREEMENT and WAIVER of Jury Trial Rights as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #102-NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL
- #108 Unopposed MOTION to File Defendant's Sentencing Memorandum Under Seal by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #113 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #115 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #119 RESPONSE by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL re [117] Sentencing Memorandum - Combined Response to Defendants' Sentencing Memoranda
- #124 SUPPLEMENT by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER as to Defendant's Sentencing Memorandum
- #126 RESPONSE by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL to Supplement to Defendant Bender's Sentencing Memorandum
- #126 a) Exhibit A - Online Case Information
- #126 b) Exhibit B - Virginia Crimes Against Property Statute
- #130 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER re Order
- #131 RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by USA as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER, LANDON BRYCE MITCHELL re Order
- #132 JUDGMENT as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER. Statement of Reasons Not Included. Signed by Judge Beryl A. Howell on 4/20/2023
- #137 NOTICE of Filing by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
- #137 a) Redacted Memorandum
- #138 NOTICE OF APPEAL - Final Judgment by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER re [132] Judgment. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number ADCDC-10025414. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified.
- #139 Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid on 4/25/2023 as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER re [138] Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment.
- #140 Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid on 4/25/2023 as to LUKE WESSLEY BENDER re [138] Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment.
- #141 Unopposed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by LUKE WESSLEY BENDER
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