United States v. Fairlamb

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, v. Case No. 1:21-cr-120-RCL SCOTT KEVIN FAIRLAMB, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION On January 6, 2021, a mob stormed and breached the United States Capitol. Videos and photographs from that event show defendant Scott Fairlamb assaulting a police officer, entering the Capitol, and carrying a dangerous weapon. A grand jury indicted the defendant on twelve counts, including charges of assault on a federal officer, armed unlawful entry, and armed disorderly conduct. Although a magistrate judge ordered the defendant…