Hector Vargas SantosLast Updated: September 14, 2023
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Jersey City, New Jersey
- Sentenced on Apr 21, 2023
Occupation(s)
- USMC Veteran
Occupation(s)
USMC Veteran
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building;
- Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building;
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building;
- Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
Jersey City, New Jersey | January 19, 2021 -
Arraigned
February 10, 2021 "Arraigned on 2/10/21 where he pleaded not guilty to all counts." -
Initial Appearance
April 30, 2021 "Initial appearance on 1/22." -
Charged
February 7, 2021 "He was charged via criminal information on 2/7." -
Status Conference
September 28, 2021 "The defendant remains on a personal recognizance and has status conference set for 9/28/21 at 3:30 pm." -
Trial
December 12, 2022 "Sentenced at Trial 12/12/22." -
Sentenced
April 21, 2023 "Sentenced to 4 months’ incarceration 12 months’ supervised release $500 restitution"
Sentencing Details
- Prison: 4 month(s)
- Parole/Supervised Release: 12 month(s)
- Fine/Restitution: $500
Verified Social Media Handles
Insurrection-Related Media
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The also video shows a crowded Rotunda. Then, as depicted below, the camera turns to VARGAS: VARAS speaks directly into the camera, stating, “we took over this motherfucker … we took over this fucking capitol, tell them.”
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Sources
- Capitol Breach Cases (Department of Justice)
- January 6th Archive NJ, CA, VA (Media Matters Action Network)
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