Geoffrey SillsLast Updated: September 14, 2023
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Sentenced on Mar 21, 2023
Executive Summary
According to court documents, Sills was on the lower west terrace of the Capitol on Jan. 6 where he was seen on U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) surveillance, videos posted online, and body-worn camera (BWC) footage repeatedly assaulting multiple law enforcement officers.
As depicted in the footage, Sills threw multiple objects, including pole-like objects, at law enforcement officers around 2:30 p.m., as the officers retreated and the crowd advanced forward. USCP surveillance footage then captured Sills in one of the first groups of rioters entering the tunnel around 2:41 p.m, while holding his phone up as if it were recording. The same activity is captured in video footage posted to the defendant’s Instagram account. As alleged, Sills continued to record while the crowd moved forward in the tunnel. While inside, he repeatedly struck multiple police officers with an extended baton while using a strobe light, apparently to try to disorient the officers. At various times, Sills was pushed toward the back of the crowd and repeatedly made his way forward toward the front of the police line. At approximately 3 p.m., Sills turned around and left the tunnel, walked into the crowd and lifted the baton over his head.
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Assaulting, Resisting, Impeding Certain Officers/Employees
- Tampering with a Witness, victim or Informant
- Civil Disorder
- Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon
- Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon
- Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
Mechanicsville, Virginia | June 18, 2021 -
Charged
June 16, 2021 "Charged via third superseding indictment 6/16." -
Trial
August 23, 2022 "Found guilty by the Court on 8/23/22 after trial of obstruction of an official proceeding, assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon, and robbery. Admitted to a stipulated set of facts." -
Sentenced
March 21, 2023 "Sentenced to 52 months’ incarceration 36 months’ supervised release $2,000 restitution"
Sentencing Details
- Prison: 52 month(s)
- Parole/Supervised Release: 36 month(s)
- Fine/Restitution: $2000
Press Coverage
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Virginia Man Sentenced For Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on March 21, 2023 Read at US DOJ -
Three Men Found Guilty of Assaulting Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on August 23, 2022 Read at US DOJ -
Virginia Man Arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on June 25, 2021 Read at US DOJ
Sources
- Capitol Breach Cases (Department of Justice)
- January 6th Archive NJ, CA, VA (Media Matters Action Network)
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