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Paul Von Bernewitz
Pardoned January 6 defendant
Paul Von Bernewitz went to Washington on January 6 for one reason that tells you who he is: his brother. Court record and his account: Paul's brother Eric wanted to attend the rally, and Eric has a paralyzed right arm. Paul went along to look after him — to take care of his brother in a crowd. That motive is in the FBI's own statement of facts. (FACT that it is in the record; the reason is THEIR ACCOUNT.) The brothers, from the Virginia Beach area of Virginia, got swept into the day. Paul pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 30 days and $500 in restitution. (FACT) On January 20, 2025, January 6 defendants received clemency from President Trump. (FACT) Strip away the noise and here is what is left: a man who showed up to keep an eye on his disabled brother. The court record: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, case no. 21-cr-307. Arrested March 24, 2021; pleaded guilty January 20, 2022; sentenced April 26, 2022. This profile is unclaimed. If this is you — or your family — claiming it is free, forever.
The case file
On the record
- Case number
- 21-cr-307
- Court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Disposition
- Arrested 3/24/21. Initial appearance held 3/31/21. Information filed 4/16/21. Arraigned 5/20/2021 and pleaded not guilty to all counts. Pleaded guilty 1/20/22. Sentenced 4/26/22 to 30 days in jail, $500 restitution.
- Arrested
- March 24, 2021
- Plea
- January 20, 2022
- Sentenced
- April 26, 2022
Charges
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds without Lawful Authority
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Sentence
30 days in jail, $500 restitution
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Connection to United States v. Nichols
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