Mason was in Washington DC to hear President Trump speak. At the Capitol, he and a group of men were accused of attacking officers in the Lower West Terrace, where eyewitnesses identified police brutality.
It’s possible Courson and others used a flagpole, baton, and crutch in self-defense to fight back against officers attacking the crowd. In his statement to police, Courson stated hitting an officer was warranted that day due to the “chaos of the situation.” He described the environment as a “war zone.”
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Mason
- Last Name(s): Courson
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-35
- Arrest Location: Tamarac, FL
- Judge: Emmet Sullivan
- Entry Last Updated: 01/18/2024
- Date Docket Downloaded: 02/10/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: Yes
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Charges
Civil Disorder (7) Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers Using a Dangerous Weapon and Aiding and Abetting (10) Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers (11) Civil Disorder (14) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (18) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (19) Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon (20) Act of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings (24)
Case Status
Courson was arrested on 12/14/21 and ordered detained on 12/23. He plead guilty to count 10 of the Third Superseding Indictment on 11/30/22. Judgement (doc #329) filed 7/5/2023 on Count 10- sentenced to 57 months incarceration with credit for time served. Further sentenced to 36 months of supervised release following incarceration term. Special Assessment of $100, Restitution in the amount of $2,000. All remaining Counts dismissed on Motion by the Government.
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USA Attorney
Colleen Kukowski
Colleen D. Kukowski
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
U.S. Attorney's Officer for the District of Columbia
555 4th St. NW
Washington, DC 20530
202-252-2646
Email: [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
USA Attorney
Kimberly Paschall
Kimberly Louise Paschall
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
555 Fourth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 252-2650
Email: [email protected]
TERMINATED: 02/18/2021
LEAD ATTORNEY
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
USA Attorney
Benet Kearney
Benet Kearney
DOJ-USAO
One Saint Andrew's Plaza
New York, NY 10007
212-637-2260
Fax: 212-637-2243
Email: [email protected]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
USA Attorney
Matthew Moeder
Matthew Moeder
DOJ-USAO
400 E. 9th Street
Suite 5510
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-426-3122
Email: [email protected]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
USA Attorney
Alexandra F. Foster
Assistant United States Attorney
Washington, D.C. Bar No. 470096
880 Front Street, Room 6293 San Diego, CA 92101
Phone- (619)-546-6735
Email- [email protected]
Mason Joel Courson's Mailing Address
Mason Joel Courson
c/o Northern Neck Regional Jail
PO BOX 1060
Warsaw, VA 22572
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.
Information on Writing/Encouragement
Mason has a 2 year old son and runs a small business selling audio equipment
Case Documents
- Docket Download-1.6.21
- #145-THIRD SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to JEFFREY P. SABOL (1) count(s) 1sss, 2sss, 3sss, 4sss, 5sss-6sss, 8sss, 9sss, 10sss, 14sss, 18sss, 19sss, 20sss, 24sss, PETER FRANCIS STAGER (2) count(s) 1sss, 10sss, 14sss, 18sss, 19sss, 20sss, 24sss, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR (3) count(s) 1sss, 12sss, 14sss, 15sss, 21sss, 22sss, 23sss, 24sss, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS (4) count(s) 9ss, 11ss, 14ss, 21ss, 22ss, 23ss, 24ss, JACK WADE WHITTON (5) count(s) 9ss, 10ss, 14ss, 16ss, 17ss, 18ss, 19ss, 20ss, 24ss, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART (6) count(s) 10s, 14s, 21s, 22s, 23s, 24s, RONALD COLTON MCABEE (7) count(s) 9s, 12s, 14s, 18s, 19s, 20s, 24s, MASON JOEL COURSON (8) count(s) 7, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 24, JUSTIN JERSEY (9) count(s) 9, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 24
- #147 MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY.
- #148 ORDER granting 147 Motion to Seal Case as to JEFFREY P. SABOL (1), PETER FRANCIS STAGER (2), MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC SR. (3), CLAYTON RAY MULLINS (4), JACK WADE WHITTON (5), LOGAN JAMES BARNHART (6), RONALD COLTON MCABEE (7), MASON JOEL COURSON (8), JUSTIN JERSEY (9). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robin M. Meriweather on 11/17/2021
- #152- MOTION to Docket Redacted Third Superseding Indictment by USA as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY.
- #153- ORDER granting 152 Motion to Docket Redacted Indictment as to JEFFREY P. SABOL (1), PETER FRANCIS STAGER (2), MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC SR. (3), CLAYTON RAY MULLINS (4), JACK WADE WHITTON (5), LOGAN JAMES BARNHART (6), RONALD COLTON MCABEE (7), MASON JOEL COURSON (8), JUSTIN JERSEY (9). Signed by Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui on 12/2/2021
- #159-Arrest Warrant, dated 11.17.2021, Returned Executed on 12.14.2021 as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #168-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to MASON JOEL COURSON from U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- #171-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE- Nicholas D. Smith appearing for MASON JOEL COURSON
- #177 Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order Governing Discovery by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #178 NOTICE of United States' Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of February 9, 2022 by USA as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY
- #179-NOTICE of Mason Courson's Desire to be Transferred to the D.C. Department of Corrections by MASON JOEL COURSON
- #181 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice William L. Shipley Filing fee $ 100, receipt number DCDC-9082902. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by RONALD COLTON MCABEE as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY.
- #189-Joint MOTION to Exclude Time Under the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #198-Notice of Filing
- #205-PRETRIAL ORDER as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY
- #209-NOTICE of Parties' Availability for Trial by USA as to CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON
- #213 Unopposed MOTION for Order Move defendant into second trial group by JEFFREY P. SABOL as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY
- #214 Unopposed MOTION to Vacate current scheduling Order by JEFFREY P. SABOL as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY.
- #237- NOTICE of Proposed Order Regarding Scheduling by USA as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON
- #239-PRETIAL ORDER as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON
- #246 MOTION to Exclude Time Pursuant to the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #249-Consent MOTION to Continue Change-of-plea hearing to November 30, 2022 by MASON JOEL COURSON
- #253-NOTICE of Information in Preparation for November 30, 2022 Change of Plea Hearing by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #254-NOTICE of Filing of Exhibits Pursuant to Local Criminal Rule 49 by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #255-SENTENCING SCHEDULING ORDER as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #256- WAIVER of Trial by Jury as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #263 MOTION to Cancel Status Hearing by JACK WADE WHITTON as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY.
- #267-STATUS REPORT and Motion to Exclude Time Pursuant to the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON
- #280 MOTION to Continue Sentencing by JACK WADE WHITTON as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY.
- #286 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Sentencing Hearing by LOGAN JAMES BARNHART as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY.
- #290 Joint MOTION to Continue Sentencing and Related Deadlines by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #291 Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order for Body Warn Camera and any other discovery in DOC possession by JEFFREY P. SABOL as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY.
- #298 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Sentencing Hearing by MASON JOEL COURSON
- #303 NOTICE of Objections to Draft Presentence Investigation Report by MASON JOEL COURSON
- #305 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct providing subpoena by JEFFREY P. SABOL as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY.
- #308 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Sentencing Hearing by MASON JOEL COURSON
- #311-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Alexandra Foster appearing for USA
- #317 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by MASON JOEL COURSON
- #317 a) Exhibit Courson Letters in Support
- #318 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #319 NOTICE GOVERNMENTS NOTICE OF FILING OF EXHIBITS PURUSANT TO LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 49 by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON re [318] Sentencing Memorandum
- #322 MOTION for Leave to File Materials Under Seal by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #326 MOTION to Dismiss Count 7, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20 and 24 by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #329 JUDGMENT as to MASON JOEL COURSON. Statement of Reasons Not Included. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7/5/2023
- #339 ORDER as to MASON JOEL COURSON dismissing counts 7, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 24 on the motion of the Government
- #350 First MOTION to Dismiss Count 1, Obstruction of an Official Proceeding by JEFFREY P. SABOL as to JEFFREY P. SABOL, PETER FRANCIS STAGER, MICHAEL JOHN LOPATIC, SR, CLAYTON RAY MULLINS, JACK WADE WHITTON, LOGAN JAMES BARNHART, RONALD COLTON MCABEE, MASON JOEL COURSON, JUSTIN JERSEY.
- #384 MOTION for Reduction in Sentence or for Compassionate Release by MASON JOEL COURSON. "Leave to File Granted" by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/29/2023
- #387 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to [384] MOTION to Reduce Sentence MOTION for Compassionate Release by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON
- #402 Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to MASON JOEL COURSON re [384] Motion to Reduce Sentence, Motion for Compassionate Release
Associates
- Logan Barnhart
- Ronald Colton McAbee
- Jack Wade Whitton
- Peter Stager
- Jeffrey P. Sabol
- Clayton Ray Mullins
- Michael John Lopatic Sr
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