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Nicholas OchsLast Updated: January 24, 2023
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Honolulu, Hawaii
- Sentenced on Dec 9, 2022
Executive Summary
Ochs is the leader of the Hawaii chapter of the Proud Boys, a far-right group that is known for acts of street violence and is considered a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Ochs was later arrested by the FBI in connection with the break-in.
Ochs also made a failed run for Hawaii’s state legislature as a Republican in the 2020 election, gaining the support of Roger Stone, the conservative political strategist.
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Conspiracy;
- Obstruction of an Official Proceeding;
- Destruction of Government Property;
- Theft of Government Property;
- Restricted Building or Grounds; Aiding and Abetting
Timeline of Litigation
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Arraigned
February 12, 2021 "Arraigned 2/12 where he pleaded not guilty to all counts. Defendant remains on personal recognizance." -
Initial Appearance
January 27, 2021 "Initial Appearance set for 1/27/21 at 1:00 pm." -
Charged
January 7, 2021 "Complaint filed 1/7/21." -
Charged
February 4, 2021 "Indicted 2/4." -
Arrested
Honolulu, Hawaii | January 9, 2021 -
Status Conference
September 10, 2021 "Defendant remains on personal recognizance. Status conference set for 9/10 at 9:15 am." -
Pleaded
September 9, 2022 "Pleaded guilty 9/9/22." -
Sentenced
December 9, 2022 "Sentenced - 12/9/22 to 48 months of incarceration, 36 months supervised release, $5,000 fine, $2,000 restitution"
Sentencing Details
- Prison: 48 month(s)
- Parole/Supervised Release: 36 month(s)
- Fine/Restitution: $7000
Press Coverage
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Two Men Sentenced to Prison Terms For Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on December 9, 2022 Read at US DOJ -
Two Men Plead Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on September 9, 2022 Read at US DOJ -
2 men who posed with 'murder the media' scrawled on a Capitol door say they were just there to report for their outlet, Murder the Media
Published on January 14, 2021 Read at Business Insider
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