Messer stated on social media that he walked into the Capitol. He is seen walking through the building, filming a video. There is no evidence he engaged in violence.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Walter J.
- Last Name(s): Messer
- Case Number: 1:21-mj-541
- Arrest Location: Dayton, OH
- Judge: Robin Meriweather
- Entry Last Updated: 07/28/2021
- Date Docket Downloaded: 08/27/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Knowingly Entering or Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority (1) Knowingly Entering or Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority (2) Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds. Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in any of the Capitol Buildings.
Case Status
Messer was arrested on 7/8/21. A preliminary hearing is set for 10/19 at 1pm.
USA Attorney
Anne Veldhuis
Anne Veldhuis
Department of Justice
1355 El Camino Real, Unit 828
Redwood City, CA 94063, 415-307-6722
Email: [email protected], LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant US Attorney
Prison Name
NA-Released.
Please note: Prisoner mail is reviewed by guards. Please keep messages of encouragement to a general and/or religious nature. For example, do not mention the events of Jan. 6th or other current events under criminal investigation.
Case Documents
- #1-COMPLAINT as to WALTER J. MESSER
- #3-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to WALTER J. MESSER
- #6-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE-Sabrina P. Shroff appearing for WALTER J. MESSER
- #7-ORDER Setting Conditions of Bond- Defendant WALTER J. MESSER
- Docket Download-8.27.21
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