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  • Convicted

Howard RichardsonLast Updated: September 8, 2022

Location

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Insurrection Related Information

  • Present at Capitol on 1/6

Litigation Details

  • Arrested in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Sentenced on Aug 26, 2022

Litigation Details

Case File:

1:21-mj-00662-ZMF

Charges

  • Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers Using a Dangerous Weapon or Inflicting Bodily Injury
  • Civil Disorder
  • Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds
  • Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds
  • Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds
  • Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building
  • Act of Physical Violence in the Capitol Grounds or Buildings
  • Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building.

Timeline of Litigation

  • Charged

    December 1, 2021 "12/1/2021- Charged with engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds, civil disorder, and assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers with a dangerous weapon, among other charges. Surrendered to authorities 11/30/2021."
  • Arrested

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | November 30, 2021
  • Pleaded

    April 27, 2022 "Pleaded guilty 4/27/22."
  • Sentenced

    August 26, 2022 "Sentenced 8/26/22 to 46 months in prison, three years of supervised release, $2,000 restitution."

Sentencing Details

  • Prison: 46 month(s)
  • Parole/Supervised Release: 36 month(s)
  • Fine/Restitution: $2000

Press Coverage

  • Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Assaulting Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

    Published on August 26, 2022 Read at US DOJ
  • Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Law Enforcement Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

    Published on April 27, 2022 Read at US DOJ
  • Pennsylvania Man Charged With Assault on Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

    Published on December 1, 2021 Read at US DOJ

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