Council allegedly pushed against a police barrier to open an emergency door that he and others in the crowd went through. He yelled at police and was pepper sprayed after pushing an officer.
Council apologized while in custody after he was read his Miranda rights. He said he did not intend to harm the officer.
Please keep in mind that in the United States, every citizen charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- First Name(s): Matthew
- Last Name(s): Council
- Case Number: 1:21-cr-207
- Arrest Location: Riverview, FL
- Judge: Trevor McFadden
- Entry Last Updated: 01/18/2024
- Date Docket Downloaded: 09/24/2021
- Currently Incarcerated: No
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Charges
Civil Disorder (1) Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Certain Officers (2) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (3) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (4) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (5) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (6)
Case Status
Arrested 1/14/21 in the Middle District of Florida. Initial Appearance 1/21/21- placed on personal recognizance. Indicted 3/10. Arraigned 4/8/21 where he plead not guilty to all counts. Plea Agreement Hearing held 8/10/22, he plead guilty to counts 1-6. Sentencing held on 12/12/2022, sentenced to 60 months probation, including 180 days of home incarceration with location monitoring. Council was ordered to pay $270 in a special assessment, $2,000 in restitution, and complete 100 hours of community service as approved by the probation office.
USA Attorney
Amy Elizabeth Larson
Amy Elizabeth Larson
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
555 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530
202 252 [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, Designation: US Assistant Attorney
USA Attorney
Vivien Jo Cockburn
Vivien Jo Cockburn
US ATTORNEY's OFFICE FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-Major Crimes Section
555 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530
202 252 [email protected]
LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED-Designation: US Assistant Attorney
USA Attorney
Sean P. Murphy
Assistant United States Attorney
D.C. Bar No. 1187821
Torre Chardon, Ste 1201
350 Carlos Chardon Avenue San Juan, PR 00918
Phone- (787)-766-5656
Email- [email protected]
Matthew Council's Mailing Address
NA-Released on bond.
Please note: Prisoner mail is reviewed by guards. Please keep messages of encouragement to a general and/or religious nature. For example, do not mention the events of Jan. 6th or other current events under criminal investigation.
Case Documents
- Matthew Council Docket Sheet as of 1/18/2024
- Docket Download-6.17.21
- #1-COMPLAINT as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #3-ORDER Setting Conditions of Bond-Defendant MATTHEW COUNCIL placed on Personal Recognizance Bond
- #4-Rule 5(c)(3) Documents Received as to MATTHEW COUNCIL from US District Court Middle District of Florida Tampa Division
- #5-Consent MOTION to Continue the Status Hearing by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #7-ORDER granting 5 Motion to Continue Status Hearing as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #8-Consent MOTION to Continue the Status Hearing by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #10-ORDER granting 8 Motion to Continue Status Hearing as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #11-INDICTMENT as to MATTHEW COUNCIL (1)
- #13-Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #14-ORDER granting 13 Motion for Protective Order as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #15-MOTION for Disclosure of Rule 6e and sealed materials by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #16-ORDER granting 15 Motion for Discovery as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #17-NOTICE of Discovery by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #20-NOTICE Of Discovery by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #22-NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL
- #24-Consent MOTION to Continue Status Hearing re Pretrial Violation Report by MATTHEW COUNCI
- #27-Joint MOTION to Continue Status Hearing by MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #32-NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #35-SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT as to MATTHEW COUNCIL (1) count(s) 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s
- #37-NOTICE of Filing Discovery Memoranda by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #41-MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Joanne Slaight. by MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #43-Unopposed MOTION to Appoint Counsel _THE FEDERAL DEFENDER FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TO REPRESENT DEFENDANT by MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #44-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
- #47-MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release (Time-Sensitive) by MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #50-Unopposed MOTION to Modify Conditions of Release by MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #52-Unopposed MOTION to Continue May 27, 2022 Status Conference by MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #55-STATEMENT OF OFFENSE by USA, MATTHEW COUNCIL as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #56-WAIVER of Trial by Jury as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #57-ORDER as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #58-NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
- #59-RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #61-ORDER re [59] Response to Order of the Court by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #62-MOTION to Continue (partially opposed) by MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #64-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #64 a) Exhibit Table of Sentences
- #66-SENTENCING MEMORANDUM by MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #66 a) FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION REPORT
- #66 b) FBI Report
- #66 c) Bria Council Letter
- #66 d) June Council Letter
- #66 e) Claude Council Letter
- #66 f) Lynn Bradley Letter
- #66 g) Dr. Claude Lee Council, III Letter
- #66 h) James Council Letter
- #66 i) Karen S. Council Letter
- #66 j) Christopher Council Letter
- #67-EXHIBIT LIST by MATTHEW COUNCIL
- #70- RESPONSE by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL Regarding Defendant's Guideline Calculations
- #71 NOTICE of Filing of Video Exhibits in Support of Gov't Sentencing Memorandum (ECF No. 64) Pursuant to LCrR 49(e)(1) and Standing Order No. 21-28 (BAH) by USA as to MATTHEW COUNCIL re [64] Sentencing Memorandum
- #74-NOTICE of Filing of Supplemental Video Exhibit in Support of Gov't Sentencing Memorandum
- #75 JUDGMENT as to MATTHEW COUNCIL. Statement of Reasons Not Included. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 12/14/2022
- #78 NOTICE (Miscellaneous Notice) by MATTHEW COUNCIL
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