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Cameron Edward Hess

Pardoned January 6 defendant

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Cameron Edward Hess is a young Pennsylvania man from Cleona, in Lebanon County, who made his living on the water as a deckhand for American Cruise Lines. His attorney told the court he loved working on boats and wanted nothing more than to get back to that life. He was 27 when his case ended. His mother was beside him in the courtroom. THE STORY FACT: Hess worked as a deckhand for American Cruise Lines before his arrest, and hoped to return to the boating trade after his case. (Source: LebTown, Feb. 27, 2024) THEIR ACCOUNT: In his letter to Judge Lamberth, Hess owned it completely: "I am solely responsible for and was not coerced by any individuals to act the way that I did. For these actions, I am very ashamed and apologetic for." (Source: LebTown) FACT: His court-appointed attorney told the court he had "made great strides towards his goals." (Source: LebTown) THE LEGAL FIGHT FACT: On October 6, 2023 Hess pleaded guilty to one felony count of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder. (Source: DOJ press release) FACT: On February 26, 2024 Judge Royce C. Lamberth sentenced him to nine months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and $2,000 restitution. (Source: DOJ, WITF) FACT: The January 20, 2025 presidential clemency proclamation covering January 6 cases applies to this matter. (Source: White House proclamation) Cameron Hess took responsibility in his own words, served his time, and set his sights back on the water. That is a record a man can carry forward. CASE RECORD Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Judge Royce C. Lamberth Guilty plea: October 6, 2023. Sentenced: February 26, 2024. Clemency: January 20, 2025. DOJ release: https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/pennsylvania-man-sentenced-felony-actions-during-jan-6-capitol-breach This profile is unclaimed. If this is you — or your family — claiming it is free, forever.