Thomas and Lori Vinson said they went to the Capitol as a “peaceful bunch of people there to
express their views to Congress…,” describing their conduct mainly as chanting and talking.
According to the Vinsons, they did not damage or take anything. They are pictured inside the capitol, recording and taking pictures on their phones, however no violence on their behalf was detailed.
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 Roy
- Last Name(s): Vinson
- Case Number: 21-cr-00355
- Arrest Location: Owensboro, KY
- Judge: Robin M. Meriweather
- Judge: Reggie Walton
- Entry Last Updated: 08/07/2023
- Date Docket Downloaded: 08/16/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds (1) Disorderly Conduct Which Impedes the Conduct of Government Business (2) Disruptive Conduct in the Capitol Buildings (3) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in the Capitol Buildings (4)
Case Status
Arrested 3/16/21. Initial appearance held the same day, and was released on personal recognizance. Charged via criminal information 5/12/21. Arraigned 6/7/21 where he plead not guilty to all counts. Plea agreement hearing held 7/27/21 where he entered a guilty plea as to count 4 of the information. On 10/22/21, Vinson was sentenced to 5 years probation, a $5,000 fine, $500 restitution, and 120 hours of community service.
USA Attorney
Mary Lyle Dohrrman
Mary L. Dohrmann
555 4th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: (202) 252-7035
Email: [email protected]
Case Documents
- Thomas Vinson and Lori Vinson Docket Sheet as of 8/7/2023
- #1 SEALED COMPLAINT as to LORI ANN VINSON (1), THOMAS ROY VINSON (2).
- #1 a) Statement of Facts
- #3 MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to LORI ANN VINSON, THOMAS ROY VINSON.
- #4 ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to LORI ANN VINSON (1), THOMAS ROY VINSON (2). Signed by Magistrate Judge Robin M. Meriweather on 02/22/2021
- #5 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Christopher Macchiaroli appearing for THOMAS ROY VINSON
- #6 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Christopher Wiest Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8290546. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by THOMAS ROY VINSON.
- #9 NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Christopher D Wiest appearing for THOMAS ROY VINSON
- #10 Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to THOMAS ROY VINSON.
- #14 Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 3/16/2021 as to THOMAS ROY VINSON.
- #15 ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to THOMAS ROY VINSON (2) Personal Recognizance. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui on 3/16/2021.
- #16 INFORMATION as to LORI ANN VINSON (1) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, THOMAS ROY VINSON (2) count(s) 1, 2, 3, 4
- #21 ORDER as to LORI ANN VINSON(1), THOMAS ROY VINSON(2). Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 6/11/2021.
- #23 Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to THOMAS ROY VINSON.
- #25 PROTECTIVE ORDER setting forth procedures for handling confidential material; allowing designated material to be filed under seal as to THOMAS ROY VINSON. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 7/1/2021.
- #28 PLEA AGREEMENT as to THOMAS ROY VINSON(2)
- #29 STATEMENT OF OFFENSE by THOMAS ROY VINSON(2)
- #33 WAIVER of Trial by Jury as to THOMAS ROY VINSON(2). Approved by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 7/27/2021.
- #36 NOTICE of Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of July 2021 by USA as to LORI ANN VINSON, THOMAS ROY VINSON
- #36 a) Exhibit
- #37 NOTICE of Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of August 23, 2021 by USA as to LORI ANN VINSON, THOMAS ROY VINSON
- #38 NOTICE of Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of September 14, 2021 by USA as to LORI ANN VINSON, THOMAS ROY VINSON
- #44 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to THOMAS ROY VINSON
- #46 SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by THOMAS ROY VINSON as to LORI ANN VINSON, THOMAS ROY VINSON
- #46 a) Exhibit - Character letters
- #49 NOTICE OF FILING OF ITEMS INCOMPATIBLE WITH CM/ECF FILING by USA as to LORI ANN VINSON, THOMAS ROY VINSON
- #50 NOTICE of Memorandum Regarding Status of Discovery as of October 21, 2021 by USA as to LORI ANN VINSON, THOMAS ROY VINSON
- #51 EXHIBIT LIST by LORI ANN VINSON (1), THOMAS ROY VINSON (2).
- #57 JUDGMENT as to THOMAS ROY VINSON. Statement of Reasons Not Included. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 11/2/2021
- #59 ORDER as to LORI ANN VINSON (1) and THOMAS ROY VINSON. On or before 5/23/2022, the United States Probation Office shall submit to the Court for its in camera review, copies of the defendants' community service records requested by the Press Coalition in its Motion for Access to Community Service Records (See Motion for Access to Community Service Records at 1, Misc. Action No. 21-166, ECF No. 1). The Probation Office shall submit the files by e-mailing an electronic version of the documents in PDF format to [email protected] by Judge Reggie B. Walton on 5/13/2022
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