Santillan is seen on video entering the building. While inside, he spoke on a cell phone and allegedly shouted along with the crowd. He did not engage in violence.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Blas
- Last Name(s): Santillan
- Case Number: 1:21-mj-559
- Arrest Location: Clayton, GA
- Judge: G Michael Harvey
- Entry Last Updated: 08/30/2021
- Date Docket Downloaded: 10/11/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
18 U.S.C. § 1752(a)(1) - Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority, 18 U.S.C. § 1752(a)(2) - Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds, 40 U.S.C. § 5104(e)(2)(D) - Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds, 40 U.S.C. § 5104(e)(2)(G) - Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building.
Case Status
Santillan was arrested on 8/23/21. A preliminary hearing is set for 11/1.
USA Attorney
Christopher Amore
Christopher Amore
DOJ-USAO
District of New Jersey
970 Broad Street
Ste 700
Newark, NJ 07102
973-645-2757
Email: [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Designation: Assistant U.S. Attorney
Prison Name
NA-Released.
Case Documents
- #1-SEALED COMPLAINT as to BLAS SANTILLAN
- #5-Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 8.23.2021 as to BLAS SANTILLAN
- #7-ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to BLAS SANTILLAN
- #3-MOTION to Seal Case by USA as to BLAS SANTILLAN
- #4-ORDER granting 3 Motion to Seal Case as to BLAS SANTILLAN
- Docket Download-10.11.21
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