Kovacik is seen entering through the doors with the crowd. He appears to have come to the event by himself and remains mostly by himself as he walks through the Capitol, filming others with a cell phone.
He is inside the building for approximately 12-15 minutes.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Paul
- Last Name(s): Kovacik
- Case Number: 22-cr-00239
- Arrest Location: Rockport, IN
- Judge: G. Michael Harvey
- Judge: Robin Meriweather
- Judge: Reggie Walton
- Entry Last Updated: 07/04/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 12/07/2022
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (1) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (2) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building or Grounds (3) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (4)
Case Status
Kovacik was arrested on 6/19/22 and released on 6/28. Arraigned 9/28/22- entered a plea of not guilty to all counts. On 3/13/2023, he entered a guilty plea on Count 4. Sentencing held on 6/21/2023, sentenced to 90 Days of incarceration followed by 3 Years of Probation. Special Assessment in the amount of $10 imposed. Restitution in the amount of $500 imposed. Government's oral motion to dismiss all remaining counts; heard and granted.
USA Attorney
Douglas Spencer Meisel
NY Bar No. 4581393Trial Attorney (Detailee) U.S. Attorney’s Office601 D. Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 923-7821
Case Documents
- Paul Kovacik Docket Sheet as of 7/4/2023
- #1 Kovacik Complaint
- #1 a) Statement of Facts
- #5-Arrest Warrant, dated 5_10_2022, Returned Executed on 6_19_2022 as to PAUL KOVACIK
- #6-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ Nathan I. Silver, II appearing for PAUL KOVACIK under the Criminal Justice Act
- #7-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to PAUL KOVACIK from United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- #9-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to PAUL KOVACIK
- #10-INFORMATION as to PAUL KOVACIK
- #12-ORDER as to PAUL KOVACIK
- #13-ENTERED IN ERROR.Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to PAUL KOVACIK
- #14-Unopposed MOTION to Continue Status Hearing and Waive Time Under the Speedy Trial Act by PAUL KOVACIK
- #16-ORDER as to PAUL KOVACIK
- #17-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to PAUL KOVACIK
- #18-PROTECTIVE ORDER GOVERNING DISCOVERY as to PAUL KOVACIK
- #20 ORDER as to PAUL KOVACIK That The Parties Shall Appear For A Guilty Plea Hearing On February 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM Via Videoconference before Judge Reggie B. Walton. Further Ordered That The With The Defendant's Consent, The Time From December 12, 2022 Until February 3, 2023 Is Excluded (XT) From The Speedy Trial Act. (See Order For Details) Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 12/13/22.
- #22 ORDER as to PAUL KOVACIK That The Plea Hearing Scheduled For February 3, 2023 Is Continued To March 13, 2023 at 11:30a.m. Via Videoconference. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 02/03/23
- #24 ORDER as to PAUL KOVACIK granting 23 Consent Motion For Excludable Delay. It Is Ordered That, With The Defendant's Consent, The Time From 2/3/2023 Until The Guilty Plea Scheduled For 3/13/2023 Is Excluded Under The Speedy Trial Act (XT). (See Order For Details) Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 02/13/23.
- #26 PLEA AGREEMENT as to PAUL KOVACIK.
- #27 STATEMENT OF OFFENSE by USA as to PAUL KOVACIK
- #32 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to PAUL KOVACIK
- #33 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by PAUL KOVACIK
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