Christopher WarnagirisLast Updated: August 18, 2022
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Quantico, Virginia
- Charged on Dec 1, 2021
Occupation(s)
- Active Duty Marine
Executive Summary
Warnagiris, 40, violently entered the Capitol after pushing through a line of police officers guarding the East Rotunda doors. According to the criminal complaint, he then stood by the door, holding it open and helping others enter the building.
Occupation(s)
Active Duty Marine
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Assaulting, Resisting or Impeding Certain Officers or Employees
- Obstruction of Law Enforcement During Civil Disorder
- Obstruction of Justice/Congress
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds without Lawful Authority
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
Quantico, Virginia | May 13, 2021 -
Arraigned
June 28, 2021 "Arraigned 6/28 where he pleaded not guilty to counts 1-9." -
Charged
June 2, 2021 "Indicted 6/2." -
Status Conference
August 27, 2021 "Status conference set for 8/27 at 12 pm. Defendant remains on personal recognizance." -
Charged
December 1, 2021 "Superseding indictment filed 12/1/2021."
Press Coverage
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The veterans who stormed U.S. Capitol: Where are they now?
Published on January 5, 2022 Read at Audacy -
After Capitol Riot Indictment, Marine Major Remains at His Quantico Job
Published on June 21, 2021 Read at Military.com -
Active Duty U.S. Marine Corps Officer Arrested for Assault on Federal Law Enforcement Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on May 13, 2021 Read at US DOJ
Sources
- Capitol Breach Cases (Department of Justice)
- January 6th Archive NJ, CA, VA (Media Matters Action Network)
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