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Eric Von Bernewitz
Pardoned January 6 defendant
Eric Von Bernewitz of Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a man whose January 6 story is, at its heart, a story about brothers. FACT: Eric lives with a paralyzed right arm. According to court documents, his brother Paul agreed to go with him to Washington on January 6, 2021, because he wanted to take care of his brother. The two attended the rally together and entered the Capitol together. THEIR ACCOUNT: Eric Von Bernewitz told the FBI that he and his brother got caught up in the excitement of the crowd when they went into the building. FACT: The case was resolved with misdemeanors. Eric pleaded guilty on January 20, 2022, and was sentenced on April 26, 2022, to 24 months of probation, including 60 days of home confinement, $500 restitution, and a $1,000 fine — no prison time. FACT: On January 20, 2025, Eric Von Bernewitz was covered by the full January 6 pardon proclamation. Case record: United States v. Von Bernewitz, No. 1:21-cr-307, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Arrested March 24, 2021. This profile is unclaimed. If this is you — or your family — claiming it is free, forever.
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On the record
- Case number
- 1:21-cr-307
- Court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Disposition
- Arrested 3/24/21. Initial appearance held 3/31/21. Information filed 4/16/21. Arraigned 5/20/2021 and pleaded not guilty to all counts. Pleaded guilty 1/20/22. Sentenced 4/26/22 to 24 months of probation, including 60 days home confinement, $500 restitution, $1,000 fine.
- Arrested
- March 24, 2021
- Plea
- January 20, 2022
- Sentenced
- April 26, 2022
Charges
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds without Lawful Authority
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Sentence
24 months of probation, including 60 days home confinement, $500 restitution, $1,000 fine
Press & news
- https://www.wavy.com/news/virginia/2-virginia-beach-brothers-charged-with-entering-us-capitol-during-january-6-riot/ →
- https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-brothers-plead-guilty-to-capitol-riot-charges/ →
- https://www.wtkr.com/news/virginia-beach-brothers-arrested-for-capitol-riot-charges →
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