William Stephon Kit

Kit recorded himself inside and outside of the Capitol. He was inside of the building for approximately four minutes. He appears to wave a cell phone peacefully during that time.

Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

  • First Name(s): William
  • Last Name(s): Kit
  • Case Number: 22-cr-00306
  • Arrest Location: Washington, DC
  • Judge: Zia Faruqui
  • Judge: Jia Cobb
  • Entry Last Updated: 08/11/2023
  • Date Docket Downloaded: 08/29/2022
  • Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges

Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (1) Attempted Carrying a Pistol Without a License (2)

Case Status

Kit was arrested on 8/1/22 and appeared in court the same day. He waived his right to a preliminary hearing and was released. Kit was indicted 9/13/22 and plead not guilty to all charges on 10/13. Superseding Indictment issued 12/5/22. Arraignment held 12/13/22, entered a plea of guilty to Counts 1 and 2. Sentencing held on 5/17/23, sentenced to 1 month incarceration on each Count 1 and 2, both terms to run concurrently and followed by 1 year Supervised Release. Special Assessment of $75 and Restitution in the amount of $500. All remaining Counts dismissed on Oral Motion of the Government.

USA Attorney

Frederick Yette
Frederick Walton Yette U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE National Security Section 555 Fourth Street, NW Washington, DC 20018 (202) 252-7733 [email protected]

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