Thomas Adams is alleged to have trampled over police barricades, according to an article by Insider.
Adams used his cell phone to record himself and a friend inside the Capitol. He was concerned when a police officer ripped his friend’s glasses off in an attempt to mace him. Adams attempted to find the glasses on the floor as people were being forced out of the side doors.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Thomas
- Last Name(s): Adams
- Case Number: 21-cr-354
- Arrest Location: Springfield, IL
- Judge: Amit Mehta
- Entry Last Updated: 08/03/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 09/21/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Obstruction of an Official Proceeding and Aiding and Abetting (1) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (2) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (3) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (4) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (5)
Case Status
Adams Jr. was arrested on 4/13/21 and made his initial appearance on 4/16/21. He was released on personal recognizance on 4/16/21. He plead not guilty to all counts on 6/2/21. Bench Trial concluded on 1/30/23, the Court found Adams Jr. guilty on Counts 1 and 2. Sentencing held on 6/16/2023, sentenced to 14 months of incarceration and 36 months of supervised release as to Count 1; sentenced to 12 months of incarceration and 36 months of supervised release as to Count 2. All terms to run concurrently.
USA Attorney
James Dennis Peterson
James Dennis Peterson
DOJ CRM, 1331 F St, 6th Floor, Washington
202 230 0693, [email protected]
Lead Attorney, Attorney to be Noticed, US Assistant Attorney
Case Documents
- Thomas Adams Jr Docket Sheet as of 8/3/2023
- #1 SEALED COMPLAINT as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR (1).
- #1 a) Statement of Facts
- #3 MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #4 ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR (1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robin M. Meriweather on 04/02/2021
- #6 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 4/13/2021 in Springfield, IL as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR.
- #7 INDICTMENT as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
- #9 MOTION for Protective Order by Government by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR.
- #10 Unopposed MOTION for Speedy Trial waiver and continuance by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR.
- #11 Consent MOTION for Protective Order Agreed by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR.
- #12 ORDER entering Protective Order as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 6/9/2021.
- #14 NOTICE by Government Memo Re Status of Discovery by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #14 a) Exhibit Examples of Defense Discovery Requests
- #16 Consent MOTION to Continue by Government by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR.
- #18 Supplemental STATUS REPORT Discovery Memorandum by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #18 a) Exhibit Discovery Status Memo - 8/23/2021
- #20 Third STATUS REPORT by Government Memo Re Status of Discovery by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #21 Supplemental STATUS REPORT by Government Memo Re Status of Discovery by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #22 Supplemental STATUS REPORT by Government Memo Re Status of Discovery by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #23 Consent MOTION to Continue and Exclude Time under STA by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR.
- #27 Supplemental STATUS REPORT by Government Memo Re Status of Discovery by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #31 PRETRIAL ORDER as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR.
- #33 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL Attorney Smock, Edward added.
- #34-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE_ Diane Aimee Shrewsbury appearing for THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #35 MOTION to Dismiss Count One by THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #36 MOTION to Dismiss Count Two and Three by THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR.
- #37 MOTION to Dismiss Count Five by THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #38 MOTION to Change Venue by THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #38 a) Exhibit 1
- #38 b) Exhibit 2
- #39 NOTICE of Public Authority Defense by THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #40 Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR re [35] Motion to dismiss count(s) Response in Opposition
- #41 Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR re [38] Motion to Change Venue Response in Opposition
- #42 Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR re [36] Motion to dismiss count(s) Response in Opposition
- #43 Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR re [37] Motion to dismiss count(s) Response in Opposition
- #44 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Carolina Nevin appearing for USA.
- #45 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR re 35 MOTION to Dismiss Count One
- #46 REPLY TO OPPOSITION to Motion by THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR re 38 MOTION to Change Venue, 36 MOTION to Dismiss Count Two and Three, 37 MOTION to Dismiss Count Five
- #47 Joint MOTION to Convert Hearing to Stipulated Trial and to Suspend Deadlines by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #48 ORDER denying 35 Motion to Dismiss Count(s); denying 36 Motion to Dismiss Count(s); denying 37 Motion to Dismiss Count(s); denying 38 Motion for Change of Venue as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR (1). Please see attached Order. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 01/27/2023
- #49 STATEMENT OF FACTS FOR STIPULATED TRIAL as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #50 AGREEMENT AND WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL RIGHTS as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR. Approved on the record by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 1/30/2023
- #51 MINUTE ORDER as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR.
- #54 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #55 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #57 MOTION to Modify Conditions of Home Detention by THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #58 ORDER granting 57 Motion to Modify as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #60 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR (1) Personal Recognizance Bond. Signed by Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey on 4/16/2021
- #62 RESPONSE by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR PARTIES OBLIGATION AND RESPONSE TO PRESENTENCE REPORT
- #67 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #67 a) Exhibit List
- #69 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR
- #69 a) Exhibit 1
- #70 REPLY by USA as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR AS TO DEFENSE SENTENCING MEMORANDUM
- #71 NOTICE OF APPEAL - Final Judgment by THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified
- #72 JUDGMENT as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR. Statement of Reasons Not Included. Signed by Judge Amit P. Mehta on 6/22/2023
- #74 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 FPD as to THOMAS B. ADAMS, JR re 71 Notice of Appeal - Final Judgment
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