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Split Verdict Sends Judge Hannah Dugan Case Into Post-Trial Motions

Defense plans a Rule 29 bid to set aside the obstruction conviction for insufficient evidence.

Overview

  • A federal jury convicted Dugan of felony obstruction tied to an open immigration removal proceeding and acquitted her of a misdemeanor concealment charge.
  • The obstruction count carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison.
  • No sentencing date has been set, and Dugan was not remanded into custody after the verdict.
  • Under expected timing, the defense has about 14 days to file a Rule 29 motion, with prosecutors to respond before Judge Edelman reviews the filings.
  • If the motion is denied, the court will order a pre-sentence investigation and set a sentencing date, with appeals likely to follow.