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Russell James Peterson
Pardoned January 6 defendant
Russell James Peterson is a Pennsylvanian from Beaver County who traveled to Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021 — he made the trip together with his mother. FACT: Russell Peterson pleaded guilty to a single count of demonstrating in a Capitol building — the lowest-level January 6 offense, with no allegation of violence. FACT: He was sentenced on December 1, 2021 to 30 days and $500 restitution, and served his time. FACT: On January 20, 2025, President Trump granted clemency covering January 6 defendants, which applied to Russell Peterson's case. Case record: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, case no. 1:21-cr-309. Arrested February 12, 2021; sentenced December 1, 2021. 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-309
- Court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Disposition
- Arrested 2/12/21. Charged via criminal information on 4/19/21 and pleaded not guilty to all counts. Plea agreement entered 9/8/21 and pleaded guilty to count 4. Sentenced 12/1/21 to 30 days incarceration and $500 restitution.
- Arrested
- February 12, 2021
- Plea
- September 8, 2021
- Sentenced
- December 1, 2021
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
30 days incarceration and $500 restitution
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