Landon CopelandLast Updated: September 14, 2023
Litigation Details
- Arrested in St. George, Utah
- Sentenced on May 10, 2023
Executive Summary
Copeland entered the Capitol grounds on Jan. 6 where he assaulted law enforcement officers and obstructed their efforts to carry out their duties.
According to U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) footage, Copeland shouted at officers and pushed another crowd member into the police line before being pushed back. Shortly after, Copeland was involved in a tug-of-war style struggle with police over a metal bike rack fence barricade. After one or more officers deployed a chemical irritant, Copeland tossed the bike rack toward multiple law enforcement officers.
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers or Employees
- Obstruction of Law Enforcement During Civil Disorder
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds without Lawful Authority
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
St. George, Utah | April 29, 2021 -
Status Conference
June 30, 2021 "Competency status hearing held 6/30. Further competency status hearing to be rescheduled." -
Pleaded
May 19, 2022 "Pleaded guilty 5/19/22." -
Charged
October 29, 2021 "Indicted 10/29/21." -
Sentenced
May 10, 2023 "Sentenced to 36 months’ incarceration 36 months’ supervised release"
Sentencing Details
- Prison: 36 month(s)
- Parole/Supervised Release: 36 month(s)
Press Coverage
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Utah Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on May 10, 2023 Read at US DOJ -
Utah Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on April 29, 2021 Read at US DOJ
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