Second motion for release pending SCOTUS decision is GRANTED on 1/11/24, effective 5/2/24, Judge Bates calculates his likely sentence without the 1512 would be 6 mo's and so orders his release after that time has been served. Original release date was 2/25/25


Sheppard pleaded Not Guilty to all charges. In a Jury trial on 1/26/2023, he was found Guilty on five charges: Obstruction of an Official Proceeding, Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds, Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds, Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building, Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building; and Not Guilty on one charge: Entering and Remaining on the Floor of Congress. Sentenced on 9/5/2023 to 19 months incarceration; 24 months of supervised release; Special assessment of $170; Fine of $1000; Restitution of $2000

Charges: Obstruction of an Official Proceeding (1) Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building or Grounds (2) Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building or Grounds (3) Entering and Remaining on the Floor of Congress (4) Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building (5) Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building (6)