Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Pittsburgh Police during May 30, 2020 Pittsburgh Protest | USAO-WDPA

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PITTSBURGH – A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania resident pleaded guilty to obstructing law enforcement charges during civil unrest, U.S. Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman said today.

George Allen, 32, pleaded guilty to US District Judge Arthur J. Schwab.

In connection with the admission of guilt, the court was told that Allen on the 30th of Allen’s actions caused the obstruction, obstruction and interference of law enforcement officers who were involved in the lawful performance of their official duties.

Judge Schwab has set the conviction for November 10, 2021. The law provides for a maximum aggregate sentence of no more than five years in prison, a fine of $ 250,000, or both. According to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based on the gravity of the crime and the criminal record, if any.
Judge Schwab ordered the defendant to remain on bail until sentenced,

US Assistant Attorney Jonathan D. Lusty is pursuing this case on behalf of the government.

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation.