Peter Schwartz

Peter Schwartz allegedly sprayed Capitol Police with some sort of pepper spray.  Schwartz supposedly accepted the canister of pepper spray from another individual.

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Charges

Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers Using a Dangerous Weapon Civil Disorder; Obstruction of an Official Proceeding Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds Impeding Ingress and Egress in a Restricted Building or Grounds Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds; Disorderly Conduct in a the Capitol Grounds or Buildings Impeding Passage Through the Capitol Grounds or Buildings; Act of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings

Case Status

Schwartz was arrested between Feb 2 and Feb 4th. He initially appeared in court on 2/24/21. His detention hearing was scheduled for 2/10. The indictment was issued on 3/3. He pleaded not guilty to counts 1-14. His last status conference was on 12/3. A jury trial takes place on 2/1/22.

Prison Name

Peter Schwartz Inmate# 377185 Correctional Treatment Facility DC-CTF 1901 D St. SE Washington DC 20003

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Information on Writing/Encouragement

Testimonies reveal Schwartz was severely beaten and injured after organizing a Bible study in prison.

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