Mazza is accused of bringing an unregistered weapon to the Capitol. Laws for carrying a firearm outside of one’s home or business are extremely strict in DC.
Mazza told FBI he was outside the Lower West Archway when the crowd of Trump supporters was pepper sprayed by police. He hid behind a door as this happened, and was smashed behind it due to the pressing of the crowd. During this time, he lost the weapon and reported it stolen to DC police. (Police allege the report was false.)
Mazza believed Antifa was inside the building and attacking police when he arrived. He was concerned about the missing gun because he did not want them to misuse it.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Mark
- Last Name(s): Mazza
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-736
- Arrest Location: Shelbyville, IN
- Judge: James Boasberg
- Entry Last Updated: 01/10/2024
- Date Docket Downloaded: 01/30/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: Yes
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Charges
Civil Disorder (1) Obstruction of an Official Proceeding (Congress) and Aiding and Abetting (2) Obstruction of an Official Proceeding (Grand Jury) (3) Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers Using a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (4) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (5) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (6) Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (7) Unlawful Possession of a Firearm on Capitol Grounds or Buildings (8) Act of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings (9) Carrying a Pistol Without a License (Outside Home or Place of Business) (10) Possession of Unregistered Firearm (11) Unlawful Possession of Ammunition (12) Second Degree Theft (13)
Case Status
Mazza was arrested on 11/17/21 and indicted on 12/15. He was ordered detained on 12/30. On 6/11/22, he plead guilty to counts 4 and 10. Sentencing held on 10/21/2022, sentenced to 60 months incarceration and 3 years of supervised release. He was ordered to pay special assessments totaling $200. Oral Motion by the Government to dismiss all remaining Counts, heard and granted.
USA Attorney
Tejpal Chawla
Tejpal Chawla
USAO-DC
555 Fourth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20530
202 252 7280
[email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: US Assistant Attorney
Mark Andrew Mazza's Mailing Address
Mark Mazza- 74953-509
FCI MILAN
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
P.O. BOX 1000
MILAN, MI 48160
Release date is 2/19/26.
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
- Mark Mazza Docket Sheet as of 1/10/2024
- Docket Download-1.30.22
- #1-Criminal Complaint as to Matthew Mazza
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #5-MOTION to Unseal Case by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #6-ORDER Granting 5 MOTION to Unseal Case by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #7-AMENDED Criminal Complaint by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #9-Arrest Warrant, dated 11.12.2021, Returned Executed on 11.17.2021 as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #10-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #12-INDICTMENT as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #14-MOTION for Detention Pending Trial by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #14 a) Exhibit 1- DOJ Powerpoint
- #17-NOTICE of Filing by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #18-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #19-Unopposed MOTION for Disclosure by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #20-ORDER granting and entering 18 Motion for Protective Order as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #21-Order as to Mark Andrew MAZZA
- #22-Consent MOTION to Continue Status Hearing by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #23-Joint MOTION for Speedy Trial Tolling by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #24-PLEA AGREEMENT as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #25-STATEMENT OF OFFENSE by USA and MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #26-WAIVER of Trial by Jury as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #27-PRELIMINARY ORDER OF FORFEITURE as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #29-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #29 a) Appendix character letters
- #30-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #30 a) Exhibit 4- Victim Impact Statement
- #35-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #35 a) Exhibit 6- McCAUGHEY et al. BENCH TRIAL - DAY 1 TRANSCRIPT
- #35 b) Exhibit 7- McCAUGHEY et al. BENCH TRIAL - DAY 2 TRANSCRIPT
- #35 c) Exhibit 8- McCAUGHEY et al. BENCH TRIAL - DAY 3 TRANSCRIPT
- #37-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #38-NOTICE of Filing (Video at Hearing) by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #40-FINAL CONSENT ORDER OF FORFEITURE as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #41-JUDGMENT as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA
- #44 MOTION for Return of Property/PostTrial by MARK ANDREW MAZZA. "The Court GRANTS leave to file. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 8/4/2023
- #45 RESPONSE by USA as to MARK ANDREW MAZZA re 44 MOTION for Return of Property/PostTrial
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