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Paul Spigelmyer

Pardoned January 6 defendant

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Paul Spigelmyer is from the Mifflin County area of Pennsylvania, and by every account in his own case file, he never raised a hand to anyone on January 6. FACT: Spigelmyer was arrested February 10, 2021, and made his initial appearance February 16. FACT: He was charged by information March 12, 2021, arraigned March 18, and initially pleaded not guilty to all counts. FACT: He changed his plea to guilty on June 28, 2022. DOCUMENTED INFERENCE: a case-tracking site that reviewed his court file states plainly, "There is no account of physical violence on Paul's behalf." FACT: On October 28, 2022, Spigelmyer was sentenced to 24 months of probation, including 45 days of home detention, 60 hours of community service, and $500 restitution. No prison time. No violence in the file. Probation, not prison. That is the record on Paul Spigelmyer. CASE RECORD: United States v. Spigelmyer, 1:21-cr-218, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. This profile is unclaimed. If this is you, or your family, claiming it is free, forever.

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On the record

Case number
1:21-cr-218
Court
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Disposition
Spigelmyer was arrested on 2/10/21 and made his initial appearance on 2/16. Charged via information on 3/12/21. He was arraigned on 3/18/21 and pleaded not guilty to all counts. Pleaded guilty 6/28/22. Sentenced 10/28/22 to 24 months of probation, including 45 days of home detention, 60 hours of community service, $500 restitution.
Arrested
February 10, 2021
Plea
June 28, 2022
Sentenced
October 28, 2022

Charges

  • Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building; Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building; Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building

Sentence

24 months of probation, including 45 days of home detention, 60 hours of community service, $500 restitution

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