United States v. McHugh

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. Criminal Action No. 21-453 (JDB) SEAN MICHAEL MCHUGH, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION On January 6, 2021, a violent mob attacked the United States Capitol during a Joint Session of Congress, causing millions of dollars in damage, injuring approximately 140 law enforcement officers, and forcing members of Congress and the Vice President to evacuate for their safety. Defendant Sean McHugh is alleged to have been an active participant in the events of that day, and he has been charged by indictment with eight…