Kendrid Khalil Hamlin Pleads Guilty to Assault on Member of Congress and Law Enforcement Officers

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Kendrid Khalil Hamlin, 26, of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty to assault on a member of Congress and two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer on February 9, 2023, in the District of Columbia. As part of his plea agreement, Hamlin admitted to willfully assaulting a member of the House of Representatives, causing personal injury. He also admitted to assaulting a detective and a police officer with the Metropolitan Police Department on the same day.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kendrid Khalil Hamlin pleaded guilty to assault on a member of Congress, a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
  • Hamlin also pleaded guilty to two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer, carrying a statutory maximum sentence of six months in prison.
  • The court will determine the appropriate sentence after considering the sentencing guidelines and other factors.
  • The case was investigated by the U.S. Capitol Police and the Metropolitan Police Department.
  • Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Gold and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Schneider are prosecuting the case.

Statistics:

  • Hamlin was 26 years old at the time of the incident.
  • The statutory maximum sentence for assault on a member of Congress is 10 years in prison.
  • The statutory maximum sentence for assault on a law enforcement officer is six months in prison.
  • The U.S. District Court Chief Judge James E. Boasberg scheduled a sentencing hearing for September 15, 2023.

Sources:

  • (Source: United States Attorneys General)