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Blas Santillan

Pardoned January 6 defendant

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Blas Santillan is a north Georgia man who spent his twenties chasing a hard sport — amateur mixed martial arts. FACT: Blas was 27, an amateur MMA fighter, when he traveled to Washington on January 6, 2021. (Source: AJC) FACT: He pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor — unlawfully demonstrating in the Capitol — and was sentenced on September 23, 2022, to 45 days and three years probation, plus restitution. A misdemeanor. He served his time. (Source: AJC) FACT: On January 20, 2025, President Trump granted clemency to January 6 defendants. An athlete who answered for one day and moved on. If you are in Blas's corner — family, coach, gym — claim this and tell his story. THE RECORD Case No. 1:22-cr-32 U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Arrested Aug. 23, 2021 · Pleaded guilty May 17, 2022 · Sentenced Sept. 23, 2022 (45 days, 36 months probation, $500 restitution) Status: served — clemency Jan. 20, 2025 This profile is unclaimed. If this is you — or your family — claiming it is free, forever.

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Case number
1:22-cr-32
Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Disposition
Initially filed as 1:21-mj-559 Arrested 8/23/21. Information filed 1/25/22. Pleaded guilty 5/17/22. Sentenced 9/23/22 to 45 days of incarceration, 36 months of probation, and $500 restitution.
Arrested
August 23, 2021
Plea
May 17, 2022
Sentenced
September 23, 2022

Charges

  • Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority
  • Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds
  • Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
  • Parading, Demonstrating or Picketing in a Capitol Building

Sentence

45 days of incarceration, 36 months of probation, and $500 restitution

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