There is no evidence of any violence committed by Carpenter. She is pictured inside the Capitol Rotunda holding what appears to be a tambourine. Carpenter stated she was trampled and pepper sprayed as she exited the Capitol building.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Sara
- Last Name(s): Carpenter
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-305
- Arrest Location: Jamaica, NY
- Judge: Robin M. Meriweather
- Entry Last Updated: 08/13/2021
- Date Docket Downloaded: 09/24/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds without Lawful Authority Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Case Status
Arrested 3/23/21. Initial appearance held on 3/29/21. Charged via criminal information on 4/15/21 and arraigned on 4/29 where she pleaded not guilty to all counts. Charged via superseding indictment on 6/16/21. Arraigned 7/7/21 where she pleaded not guilty to all counts. Defendant remains on personal recognizance. Status conference set for 9/8/21 at 11 am.
USA Attorney
Katherine Nielsen
Trial Attorney, Detailee
United States Attorney’s Office
District of Columbia
D.C. Bar No. 491879
555 4th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
Telephone: (202) 355-5736
Email: [email protected]
Case Documents
- Carpenter Complaint
- Carpenter Information
- Carpenter Statement of Facts
- Carpenter Superseding Indictment
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