Blas Santillan

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.

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  • 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.

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