Dennis allegedly grabbed an officer’s baton and took him to the ground outside the Capitol. It’s possible he may have been acting in self-defense.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Robert
- Last Name(s): Dennis
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-679
- Arrest Location: Garland, TX
- Judge: James Boasberg
- Entry Last Updated: 07/24/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 11/24/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Civil Disorder (1) Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers (2-4) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (5) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (6) Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds (7) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (8) Act of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings (9)
Case Status
Dennis was arrested on 10/20/21. Released on personal recognizance on 10/28/21. He entered a plea of not guilty as to all counts on 11/29/21. Bench Trial held on 1/13/23, the Court reached a verdict of guilty as to Counts 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 9. The Court reached a verdict of not guilty as to Counts 6 and 8. Sentencing held on 4/13/2023, sentenced to 36 months incarceration on Counts 1,2, and 4, 12 months on Counts 5 and 7, and 6 months on Count 9, all to run concurrent. He is further ordered to serve a term of Supervised Release for a period of 24 months.
USA Attorney
Jason M. Manning
NY Bar No. 4578068
Trial Attorney, Detailee
1400 New York Ave NW, 11th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (202) 514-6256
Email: [email protected]
Robert Wayne Dennis's Mailing Address
NA-Released.
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Case Documents
- Robert Dennis Docket Sheet as of 7/24/2023
- Docket Download-11.24.21
- #1-SEALED COMPLAINT as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #5-Arrest Warrant dated 10.14.2021 Returned Executed on 10.20.2021 as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #6-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #7-NOTICE Of The Filing Discovery Request Letter by Defendant by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #8-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS from US District Court Nothern District of Texas
- #10-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #11-Unopposed MOTION for Disclosure FOR AN ORDER TO DISCLOSE ITEMS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL RULE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 6(e) AND SEALED MATERIALS by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS. [1:21-mj-00623-ZMF]
- #12-PROTECTIVE ORDER
- #13-INDICTMENT as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS - Counts: 1, 2-4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
- #15-NOTICE OF FILING by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #17-NOTICE OF FILING MEMORANDA REGARDING STATUS OF DISCOVERY AS OF FEBRUARY 9, 2022 by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #20-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Stephen James Rancourt appearing for USA
- #21-NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #23-NOTICE of the Filing of a Letter to AUSA Stephen James Rancourt by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #24-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Nialah S. Ferrer appearing for USA
- #26-MOTION Transfer Venue to the Northern District of Texas by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #27- MOTION to Dismiss Count Counts 1, 5, 6, 7 & 8 by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #28-MOTION to Dismiss Count (CORRECTED) Dismiss Counts 1, 5, 6, 7 & 8 by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #29- WAIVER of Trial by Jury as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #30-MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response_Reply To Motions to Dismiss and Change of Venue by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #31-RESPONSE by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS re [26] MOTION to Change Venue
- #32-MOTION to Dismiss Count 5,6,7,8 & 9 by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #34-RESPONSE by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #35-NOTICE of Affirmative Defense -- Public Authority Defense by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #36-MOTION to Suppress Statements by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #37-MOTION in Limine to Prevent the Government's Use of Certain Words or Terms at Trial by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #38-RESPONSE by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #39-RESPONSE by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS re [36] MOTION to Suppress Statements
- #40-RESPONSE by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS re 37 MOTION in Limine to Prevent the Government's Use of Certain Words or Terms at Trial
- #41-NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #42 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL as to USA. Attorney Manning, Jason added. Substituting for attorney Stephen James Rancourt
- #43 ORDER denying [28] Motion to Dismiss Count(s) as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS (1). Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 12/6/2022.
- #44 MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding 43 ORDER denying 28 Motion to Dismiss Count(s) as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS (1). Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 12/6/2022
- #45 ORDER denying [32] Motion to Dismiss Count(s) as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS (1). Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 12/6/2022
- #46 ORDER denying 37 Motion in Limine as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS (1). Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 12/9/2022
- #48 UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF DAILY TRANSCRIPTS OF TRIAL PROCEEDINGS by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #49 NOTICE Joint Proposed Legal Instructions by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #49 a( Exhibit A. US v. McCaughey - Transcript of Verdict
- #49 b) Exhibit B. US v. Webster - Jury Instructions
- #49 c) Exhibit C. US v. Brock - Transcript of Verdict
- #49 d) Exhibit D. US v. Thompson - Jury Instructions
- #50 TRIAL BRIEF by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #51 NOTICE of the filing of an Exhibit to the Defendant's Motion to Suppress Statements (ECF 36) by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #53 RESPONSE by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS re [50] Trial Brief
- #3 a) Exhibit A -- Bryan Lewis Permit
- #53 b) Exhibit B -- Jesus Lives Permit
- #53 c) Exhibit C -- One Nation Under God Permit
- #53 d) Exhibit D -- Rock Ministries Permit
- #53 e) Exhibit E -- Virginia Freedom Keepers Permit
- #53 f) Exhibit F -- Women for Great America Permit
- #55 TRIAL BRIEF by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #56 ORDER MODIFYING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS (1). Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 1/13/2023
- #57 EXHIBIT LIST by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #58 EXHIBIT LIST by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #69 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #70 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS
- #70 a) Exhibit Letters in Support of Robert Dennis
- #70 b) Exhibit Troy Sargent - Statement of Offense --21-cr-258-TFH (Doc.57)
- #70 c) Exhibit Matthew Council - Statement of Offense - 21-cr-207-TNM (Doc. 55)
- #70 d) Exhibit Philip Young - Statement of Offense - DLF (Doc.26)
- #72 JUDGMENT as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS. Statement of Reasons Not Included. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 4/14/2023
- #74 ENTERED IN ERROR.NOTICE of Appeal by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS Modified on 4/14/2023
- #75 NOTICE OF APPEAL - Final Judgment by ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS re 72 Judgment. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified
- #76 Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The fee was not paid as the defendant is represented by a CJA appointed attorney as to ROBERT WAYNE DENNIS re [75] Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment
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