(9-15-23) Shawndale and Donald Chilcoat (Celina) have been given a bench warrant to appear in person on October 4th in Federal District Court in Washington DC.
The Chilcoats failed to appear at a September 5th status hearing, planned to be via a Zoom call, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, although court records seem to show the couple was not entirely at fault.
The Chilcoats were not made aware of the judge’s order. Donald and Shawndale Chilcoat’s attorneys told the court they were “unable to connect” with their clients regarding the change. The Chilcoats have been representing themselves during this process.
The Chilcoats were arrested last August for being among those who on January 6th, 2021 entered the Capitol building and were arrested in August.
- Chilcoats Will Be Offered Offered Plea Deals…Before July 3rd
- FBI Statement of Facts (pdf)
- Sheriff Grey Files Motion To Dismiss Chilcoat Lawsuit On Arrest For The Capitol Incident On January 6th By The FBICelina Residents Arrested On January 6th Capitol ChargesCelina Grad Dan Cron Secures First Acquittal For January 6th Capitol Riot DefendantBradford Pair Charged In Capitol RiotPiqua Pair Arrested For January 6th Capitol Incident Involvement
The Chicoats recently turned down a FBI plea deal.
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