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Matthew Joseph Buckler
Pardoned January 6 defendant
Documented editorial-use imageMatthew Joseph Buckler is a Marylander from La Plata, in Charles County — a hometown man who traveled to Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021. FACT: Matthew Buckler was charged in connection with entering the Capitol and pleaded guilty on May 27, 2022 to a single count of demonstrating in a Capitol building — a petty offense with no allegation of violence. FACT: On July 21, 2022 he was sentenced to 14 days of home detention, 24 months of probation, 60 hours of community service and $500 restitution, and completed his community service as part of his accountability. FACT: On January 20, 2025, President Trump granted clemency covering January 6 defendants, closing Matthew Buckler's case. Case record: U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, case no. 1:22-cr-162 (initially 1:21-mj-592). Arrested September 17, 2021. This profile is unclaimed. If this is you — or your family — claiming it is free, forever.
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On the record
- Case number
- 1:22-cr-162
- Court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Disposition
- Initially filed as Case # 1:21-mj-592 Arrested 9/17/21. Initial appearance held the same day. Information filed 5/10/22. Pleaded guilty 5/27/22. Sentenced 7/21/22 to 14 days of home detention, 24 months of probation, 60 hours of community service, $500 restitution.
- Arrested
- September 17, 2021
- Plea
- May 27, 2022
- Sentenced
- July 21, 2022
Charges
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority
- Disorderly or Disruptive Conduct at any place in the Grounds or in any of the Capitol Buildings
- Parade, Demonstrate, or Picket in any of the Capitol Buildings
Sentence
14 days of home detention, 24 months of probation, 60 hours of community service, $500 restitution
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