A Hebron man admitted to entering the U.S. Capitol building in a plea agreement hearing Thursday.
Matthew Huttle traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the “Stop the Steal” rally. He trespassed in the Capitol building for 16 minutes, according to court documents. Huttle was arrested Nov. 28, 2022, in Boise, Idaho.
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Huttle took photos and videos of the rioters and remained on Capitol grounds for several hours. In his footage, he said, “We’re going to have to go up the side,” later entering the building through the Senate Wing door.
His uncle, Dale Huttle, engaged in at least two violent confrontations with law enforcement officers on the Lower West Terrace. This involved striking officers with a flagpole.
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Trespassing a restricted building has a maximum sentence of one year and a fine of $100,000. There may be 18 years of supervision following imprisonment. Huttle has a criminal history.
There are currently 1,020 people charged in relation to the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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