At approximately 2:43 p.m., William Blauser and Pauline Bauer are recorded entering the Capitol building via the east Rotunda door. They walked into the Rotunda and appear in a short skirmish with Capitol Police. (The nature of this altercation is unclear in her criminal complaint.)
There is no record of violence committed by Bauer. She left the building approximately 38 minutes later.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Pauline
- Last Name(s): Bauer
- Case Number: 21-cr-386; Appeals court case numbers: 21-3068, 21-3082
- Arrest Location: Kane, PA
- Judge: G Michael Harvey
- Judge: Trevor McFadden
- Entry Last Updated: 08/10/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 12/19/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting (1s) Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds without Lawful Authority (2s) Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (3s) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (4s) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (5s)
Case Status
Arrested 5/19/21. Initial appearance and arraignment held 6/22/21 and she entered a plea of not guilty as to all counts. Released on personal recognizance on 6/22/21. Release was revoked on 9/17/21. Bauer entered another not guilty plea as to all counts on 3/25/22 Status Conference. She was released on personal recognizance again on 9/20/22. Bench Trial/Verdict held on 1/24/2023, verdict of guilty as to Counts 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s. Sentencing held on 5/30/2023, sentenced to 27 months incarceration on Count 1s, 12 Months Incarceration on Counts 2s and 3s, 6 months Incarceration on Counts 4s and 5s, with all terms to run concurrently. Followed by a term of 24 months supervised release on Count 1s, and 12 months on Counts 2s and 3s, to run concurrently. Special Assessment of $170, restitution in the amount of $2,000.
Interested Party
RADICALMEDIA, LLC, LEROY & MORTON PRODUCTIONS, LLC,
Interested Party's Lawyer
Charles Tobin
Interested Party's Lawyer
Lauren Russell
Interested Party's Lawyer
Maxwell Mishkin
USA Attorney
James Dennis Peterson
James Dennis Peterson
DOJ-CRM
1331 F Street
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20530
202-230-0693
Email: [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
USA Attorney
Vivien Jo Cockburn
Vivien Jo Cockburn
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Major Crimes Section
555 4th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 252-7245
Email: [email protected]
TERMINATED: 07/26/2021
LEAD ATTORNEY
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
USA Attorney
Amanda Fretto
Amanda Fretto
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
National Security Section
555 4th Street NW
Washington, DC 20530
(202) 252-7268
Email: [email protected]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
Pauline Bauer's Mailing Address
Formerly DC Correctional Treatment Facility
Released on personal recognizance as of 9/20/22.
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
- William Blauser and Pauline Bauer Docket Sheet as of 8/10/2023
- Updates-to-Docket-12.19.21
- #2 SEALED COMPLAINT as to PAULINE BAUER (2).
- #2 a) Statement of Facts
- #6-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #8-ORDER granting 6 Motion to Seal Case as to PAULINE BAUER
- #10-Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 5.19.2021 in Kane, PA as to PAULINE BAUER.
- #11 INDICTMENT as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR (1) count(s) 2, 3, 4, 5, PAULINE BAUER (2) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
- #18-RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by PAULINE BAUER
- #19-NOTICE of Filing Exhibits by PAULINE BAUER
- #20-LETTER by PAULINE BAUER
- #21-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to PAULINE BAUER
- #27-NOTICE- Appearance of Co-Counsel by PAULINE BAUER Leave to File GRANTED
- #28-NOTICE Clerk to File Two Exhibits by PAULINE BAUER Leave to File GRANTED by Judge Trevor N. McFadden
- #29-NOTICE Correct the Error Wrong Diction by PAULINE BAUER
- #30-Notice Correct the Record of Statement by Prosecuting Attorney by PAULINE BAUER
- #31-NOTICE Correct the Record Right of Trial by Jury of Peers by PAULINE BAUER
- #32-NOTICE Correct the Record Fire the Actors by PAULINE BAUER Leave to File GRANTED
- #33-NOTICE Notice Correct the Record, No Plea of Guilty by PAULINE BAUER
- #34-NOTICE- Correct the Record, No Signature Nor Authorization by PAULINE BAUER
- #35-NOTICE of Filing of June 13, 2021 by PAULINE BAUER
- #37-NOTICE Of Discovery by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #41-NOTICE-Demand Access to CMECF E-Filing System by PAULINE BAUER
- #42-MOTION to Dismiss Addendum by PAULINE BAUER Leave to File GRANTED by Judge Trevor N. McFadden
- #43-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Amanda Fretto appearing for USA
- #44-STATUS REPORT by Standby Counsel by PAULINE BAUER
- #45-NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #46-MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #48-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE James Dennis Peterson appearing for USA. by Government
- #49-STATUS REPORT REGARDING PROTECTIVE ORDER by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #50-NOTICE (Cease and Desist re Carman Hernandez) by PAULINE BAUER.
- #51 MOTION to Dismiss Case by PAULINE BAUER.
- #51 a) Attachment #1
- #52-RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER re 51 MOTION to Dismiss Case In Opposition
- #53-MOTION to Revoke by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #54-Second STATUS REPORT by Standby Counsel by PAULINE BAUER
- #56-NOTICE OF FILING by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #57-NOTICE OF FILING by USA as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #58-NOTICE OF FILING by USA as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #59-STATUS REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 REGARDING STATUS OF DISCOVERY by USA as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #60-Emergency MOTION to Review Order of Dentention by PAULINE BAUER
- #61-SUPPLEMENT by PAULINE BAUER re 60 Emergency MOTION to Review Order of Dentention
- #62-MOTION to Dismiss Case by PAULINE BAUER
- #63-ETTER (Writ of Habeas Corpus) by PAULINE BAUER
- #66-NOTICE OF APPEAL (Interlocutory) by PAULINE BAUER re Order on Motion for Review,, Detention Hearing
- #67 RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER re 62 MOTION to Dismiss Case Response in Opposition
- #68-RESPONSE in Opposition by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #69-Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals
- #70-STATUS REPORT Regarding the Status of Discovery as of October 21, 2021 by USA as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #71-MOTION for Disclosure of 6(e) and Sealed Materials by USA as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #72-ORDER granting 71 Motion for Disclosure as to WILLIAM BLAUSER JR. (1) and PAULINE BAUER
- #73-Second MOTION for Reconsideration of Detention Order by PAULINE BAUER
- #73 a) Exhibit
- #74-STATUS REPORT Regarding the Status of Discovery as of November 5, 2021 by USA as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #75-MOTION to Defer Ruling on the Motion to Dismiss Filed by Pauline Bauer
- #80-MOTION to Dismiss Count One by PAULINE BAUER
- #81-NOTICE OF APPEAL (Interlocutory) by PAULINE BAUER re Order,. Fee Status
- #82-Application For Access to Video Evidence by PRESS COALITION as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #83-Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals
- #84-Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #85-REPLY in Support by LEROY & MORTON PRODUCTIONS, LLC, RADICALMEDIA, LLC as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #86-RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER re 80 MOTION to Dismiss Count One In Opposition
- #87-ORDER denying 82 Motion to Access as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR. (1) and PAULINE BAUER
- #88 NOTICE REGARDING IMPRACTICABILITY OF DISCOVERY REVIEW WHILE DETAINED AND MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF PAULINE BAUERS RELEASE FOR PREPARATION OF HER DEFENSE by PAULINE BAUER
- #88 a) Exhibit
- #90 OPPOSITION by USA as to PAULINE BAUER re 88 Notice (Other) Response in Opposition to Defendant's Notice.
- #90 a) Exhibit Status Update - Inmate E Discovery) Modified text on 1/26/2022
- #92 LETTER by PAULINE BAUER. "Leave to file GRANTED" by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 1/12/2022.
- #97 ORDER denying 73 Second MOTION for Reconsideration of Detention Order as to PAULINE BAUER (2). See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 1/25/22
- #100 MOTION for Release from Pretrial Detention by PAULINE BAUER. "Leave to file GRANTED" by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 1/27/2022.
- #102 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply by PAULINE BAUER
- #107 REPLY in Support by PAULINE BAUER re [102] MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
- #110 Request for Discovery by PAULINE BAUER. "Leave to file GRANTED" by Trevor N. McFadden on 2/8/2022
- #111 STATUS REPORT by Government Memo Re Status of Discovery by USA as to PAULINE BAUER Modified text on 2/15/2022
- #113 MOTION to Dismiss Felony Charge 18 U.S.C. 1512(c)(2) by PAULINE BAUER. "Leave to file GRANTED" by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 2/18/2022.
- #115 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE Amanda Fretto-Lingwood by USA as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #116 SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to PAULINE BAUER (2) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s.
- #118 SUPPLEMENT by PAULINE BAUER re 80 MOTION to Dismiss Count One
- #118 a) Exhibit
- #119 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Joseph Scott McFarlane appearing for USA.
- #120 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions by PAULINE BAUER.
- #121 MOTION in Limine Omnibus Trial Issues by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #122 MOTION in Limine Preclude Evidence-Argument Other J6 Cases by USA as to PAULINE BAUER.
- #123 MOTION in Limine Re: Authentication by USA as to PAULINE BAUER.
- #124 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions to May 2, 2022 by PAULINE BAUER.
- #125 NOTICE Pursuant to Fed. R. Crim. Proc. 12.2(b) by PAULINE BAUER
- #127 NOTICE Withdrawing 12.2 Notice by PAULINE BAUER re [125] Notice
- #128 Consent MOTION to Vacate Trial Date by PAULINE BAUER.
- #129 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Komron Jon Maknoon appearing for PAULINE BAUER
- #130 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Oppositions to Trial Motions by PAULINE BAUER.
- #131 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Pre-Trial Motions by PAULINE BAUER.
- #132 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Carmen D. Hernandez. by PAULINE BAUER.
- #133 Joint MOTION Proposed Scheduling Order Concerning Motions by USA as to PAULINE BAUER.
- #134 MOTION Response to Omnibus Motion in Limine Doc No. 121 by PAULINE BAUER
- #135 RESPONSE by PAULINE BAUER re [122] MOTION in Limine Preclude Evidence-Argument Other J6 Cases
- #136 RESPONSE by PAULINE BAUER re [123] MOTION in Limine Re: Authentication
- #137 MOTION for Reconsideration of Detention Order Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f) by PAULINE BAUER.
- #138 RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER re [123] MOTION in Limine Re: Authentication Reply to Bauer's Response to MIL
- #139 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by USA as to PAULINE BAUER re [134] MOTION Response to Omnibus Motion in Limine Doc No. 121 Reply to Bauer's Response to MIL
- #140 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by USA as to PAULINE BAUER re [122] MOTION in Limine Preclude Evidence-Argument Other J6 Cases Reply to Bauer's Response to MIL
- #141 MOTION to Produce Evidence Which the Government Intends to Use Under Federal Rules of Evidence 404(b) and 609 with Citation of Authority by PAULINE BAUER.
- #142 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Count One of the Superseding Indictment by PAULINE BAUER.
- #143 MOTION to Compel Disclosure of Plea Bargains, Preferential Treatment, and Promises to Government Witnesses with Citation of Authority by PAULINE BAUER.
- #144 MOTION for Discovery with Citation of Authority by PAULINE BAUER.
- #145 MOTION to Compel Government to Disclose the Identity of Any Expert Witness It Intends to Call at Trial and the Nature of the Expert Testimony by PAULINE BAUER.
- #146 MOTION for Disclosure of all "Jencks Act" Material by PAULINE BAUER.
- #147 MOTION to Require Law Enforcement Officers to Retain Rough Notes and Writings that May Constitute Brady or Jencks Material by PAULINE BAUER.
- #148 MOTION for Discovery and an Evidentiary Hearing in Support of Defendant's Claim of Selective Prosecution as it Relates to Counts One through Five by PAULINE BAUER.
- #149 RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER re 137 MOTION for Reconsideration of Detention Order Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3142(f)
- #149 a) Exhibit Ex. A, 9/17/21 Transcript
- #149 b) Exhibit Ex. B, 9/24/21 Transcript
- #151-MOTION for Leave to File Documents Under Seal by PAULINE BAUER
- #153-RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #154-RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #155-RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #156-RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #157-RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER re [144] MOTION for Discovery with Citation of Authority
- #158-RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #159-RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER re [148] MOTION for Discovery and an Evidentiary Hearing in Support of Defendant's Claim of Selective Prosecution as it Rel
- #161-MOTION to Continue Motion Hearing and Status Conference by PAULINE BAUER
- #162-RESPONSE by USA as to PAULINE BAUER re 142 Amended MOTION to Dismiss Count One of the Superseding Indictment Response in Opposition
- #163-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to PAULINE BAUER
- #164-MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release and Permit an Overnight Visit by PAULINE BAUER
- #165-MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release to Attend Viewing and Funeral Services by PAULINE BAUER
- #166 ORDER as to PAULINE BAUER (2) re [122] Motion in Limine, [80] Motion to Dismiss, [142] Amended Motion to Dismiss, [147] Motion to Compel, and [145] Motion to Compel. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 12/14/2022
- #168 Joint STATUS REPORT of Pending Pre-trial Matters by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #169 WAIVER of Trial by Jury as to PAULINE BAUER (2). Approved by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 12/16/2022.
- #171 TRIAL BRIEF by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #171 a) Exhibit Facebook Certifications
- #172 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #173 ATTORNEYS' ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TRIAL EXHIBITS as to PAULINE BAUER
- #174 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority and Reference by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #175 NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to WILLIAM BLAUSER, JR, PAULINE BAUER
- #176 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Sentencing by PAULINE BAUER.
- #180 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to PAULINE BAUER
- #183 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by PAULINE BAUER
- #184 MOTION Departure and/or Variance by PAULINE BAUER. Modified event type on 5/24/2023
- #187 JUDGMENT as to PAULINE BAUER. Statement of Reasons Not Included. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 5/31/2023
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