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  • Convicted

Matthew CouncilLast Updated: January 24, 2023

Location

Riverview, Florida

Insurrection Related Information

  • Present at Capitol on 1/6

Litigation Details

  • Arrested in Riverview, Florida
  • Sentenced on Dec 12, 2022

Litigation Details

Case File:

1:21-cr-207

Charges

  • Civil Disorder;
  • Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers;
  • Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
  • Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds;
  • Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building;
  • Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building

Timeline of Litigation

  • Arrested

    Riverview, Florida | January 14, 2021

  • Arraigned

    April 8, 2021 "Arraigned 4/8 where he pleaded not guilty to all counts. Released on personal recognizance bond."

  • Initial Appearance

    January 14, 2021 "Initial Appearance 1/14/21 in the Middle District of Florida."

  • Charged

    March 10, 2021 "Indicted 3/10."

  • Pleaded

    August 10, 2022 "Pleaded guilty 8/10/22 to superseding indictment."

  • Sentenced

    December 12, 2022 "Sentenced - 12/12/22 to 60 months probation, 180 days home detention, 100 hours of community service, and $500"

Sentencing Details

  • Parole/Supervised Release: 60 month(s)
  • Community Service: 100 hour(s)
  • Fine/Restitution: $500

Press Coverage

  • Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Police Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

    Published on August 10, 2022 Read at US DOJ

  • Thirteen Charged in Federal Court Following Riot at the United States Capitol

    Published on January 8, 2021 Read at US DOJ

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