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  • Convicted

Sara CarpenterLast Updated: February 9, 2024

Pseudonyms

Tambourine Lady

Location

Richmond Hill, New York

Insurrection Related Information

  • Present at Capitol on 1/6

Litigation Details

  • Arrested in Jamaica, New York
  • Sentenced on Jan 1, 2024

Executive Summary

Tambourine Lady

Litigation Details

Case File:

1:21-cr-305

Charges

  • Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds without Lawful Authority Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds
  • Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds

Timeline of Litigation

  • Arrested

    Jamaica, New York | March 23, 2021
  • Arraigned

    July 7, 2021 "Arraigned 7/7/21 where she pleaded not guilty to all counts. Defendant remains on personal recognizance."
  • Arraigned

    April 29, 2021 "Arraigned on 4/29 where she pleaded not guilty to all counts."
  • Initial Appearance

    March 29, 2021 "Initial appearance held on 3/29/21."
  • Charged

    April 15, 2021 "Charged via criminal information on 4/15/21."
  • Charged

    June 9, 2021 "Superseding indictment issued 6/9/21."
  • Status Conference

    September 8, 2021 "Status conference set for 9/8/21 at 11 am."
  • Sentenced

    January 1, 2024 "Sentenced to 22 months’ incarceration 24 months’ supervised release $2,000 restitution"

Sentencing Details

  • Prison: 22 month(s)
  • Parole/Supervised Release: 24 month(s)
  • Fine/Restitution: $2,000

Press Coverage

  • Former New York City Police Officer Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges, Including Impeding Law Enforcement Officers During Capitol Breach

    Published on March 10, 2023 Read at US DOJ