Michael Adams entered the Capitol carrying a flag and a skateboard. He entered the Parliamentarian’s office near the entrance and appears to film the events of that day from his cell phone.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Michael
- Last Name(s): Adams
- Case Number: 21-cr-430
- Arrest Location: Alexandria, VA
- Judge: Timothy Kelly
- Entry Last Updated: 06/21/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 10/30/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building (1) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building (2) Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (3) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (4)
Case Status
Adams was arrested on 4/22/21 and released on personal recognizance on 4/29/21. After his release, he fled and was never found. Adams remained a fugitive until he self-surrendered on January 5, 2023 — nearly a year and a half since Judge Kelly issued the bench warrant. Placed on a High Intensity Supervision Program on 1/17/23. Plea Agreement Hearing held on 05/31/2023- entered a plea of guilty to Count 4. Sentencing Hearing scheduled for 9/22/2023, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 11- In Person before Judge Timothy J. Kelly.
USA Attorney
Vivien Jo Cockburn
Vivien Jo Cockburn
US ATTORNEY's OFFICE FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-Major Crimes Section
555 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530
202 252 [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED-Designation: US Assistant Attorney
USA Attorney
Tighe R. Beach
Colo. Bar No. 55328
Assistant United States Attorney
601 D Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
Telephone: 240-278-4348
Email: [email protected]
Case Documents
- #1 Michael Adams Complaint
- #1 a) Michael Adams Statement of Facts
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #6-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #7-Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 4_22_2021 in Alexandria, VA as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #8-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #9-PROTECTIVE ORDER GOVERNING DISCOVERY as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #10-NOTICE Of Discovery by USA as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #12 INFORMATION as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #16-NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
- #17 NOTICE of Filing Discovery Memoranda by USA as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #17 a) Government's Memoranda 1 through 5 Regarding Status of Discovery
- #18-NOTICE of Filing Discovery Memoranda by USA as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #19-Case as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS directly reassigned to the Calendar Committee as defendant is a fugitive. Judge Timothy J. Kelly is no longer assigned to the case.
- #20 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA. Attorney Beach, Tighe Robertson added
- #21 MOTION for Temporary Detention Pending Trial by USA as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS.
- #23 Case as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS directly reassigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly as the defendant is no longer a fugitive. Calendar Committee is no longer assigned to the case.
- #24 MOTION to Amend/Correct 21 MOTION for Temporary Detention Pending Trial filed by USA by USA as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS.
- #25 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS. Defendant placed on Personal Recognizance into 3rd Party Custody. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 1/13/2023.
- #26 STATUS REPORT and motion to set hearing and exclude time under the Speedy Trial Act by MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #28 ORDER Setting Conditions for High Intensity Supervision Program as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS (1) HISP. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui on 1/17/2023
- #30 NOTICE of Filing by MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #30 a) NOTICE of Filing by MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #31 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Conference, Unopposed MOTION for Speedy Trial Exclusion of Time by MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS
- #33 ENTERED IN ERROR.STATEMENT OF FACTS in Support of Plea Agreement by USA as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS Modified on 5/22/2023
- #34 ENTERED IN ERROR.STATEMENT OF FACTS in Support of Plea Agreement by USA as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS Modified on 5/22/2023
- #36 PLEA AGREEMENT as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS.
- #37 STATEMENT OF OFFENSE by USA, MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS.
- #38 WAIVER of Trial as to MICHAEL GARETH ADAMS. Approved by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 5/31/2023
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