Sean McHughLast Updated: September 11, 2023
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Auburn, California
- Sentenced on Sep 7, 2023
Executive Summary
McHugh, along with other rioters, pushed a large metal sign into a line of uniformed police officers while McHugh yelled into his megaphone, “Put it up there! Put it up there!” McHugh is further captured on video shooting officers with an unknown, yellow chemical spray and with the same canister of spray holstered at his right hip.
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority
- Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds
- Engaging in Physical Violence in a Restricted Building or Grounds
- Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds Physical Violence on Capitol Grounds
- Obstruction of Law Enforcement During Civil Disorder
- Assault Law Enforcement Officer with a Deadly or Dangerous Weapon
- Obstruction of Justice/Congress
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
Auburn, California | May 27, 2021 -
Arraigned
July 28, 2021 "Arraignment 7/28; pleaded not guilty to all counts." -
Initial Appearance
May 28, 2021 "Initial appearance held 5/28." -
Charged
July 7, 2021 "Indicted 7/7. Defendant remains committed." -
Status Conference
September 15, 2021 "Status conference set for 9/15 at 11 am." -
Sentenced
September 7, 2023 "Sentenced"
Sentencing Details
- Prison: 78 month(s)
- Parole/Supervised Release: 36 month(s)
- Fine/Restitution: $7000
Press Coverage
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New Article California Man Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on September 7, 2023 Read at US DOJ -
California Man Found Guilty of Felony Charges Related to Capitol Breach
Published on April 18, 2023 Read at US DOJ -
California Man Arrested for Violence on Capitol Grounds during Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
Published on May 29, 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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