U.S. Department
of Justice
WATKINS, Jessica
Seditious conspiracy and other charges in new case that also encompasses earlier charges. See accompanying indictment returned 1/12/22.
Arrested 1/18/21. Indicted 1/21 and initial appearance held 2/12 where she pleaded not guilty to all counts.
First superseding indictment filed 2/19. Second superseding indictment filed 3/12. Third superseding indictment filed 3/31. Fourth superseding indictment filed 5/26. Fifth superseding indictment issued 8/4.
Status conference held 8/10. Jury trials set for 1/31/22 at 10 am and 4/19/22 at 10 am. Defendant remains committed.
New case filed, indictment 1/12/22
Superseding indictment filed 6/22/22.
Found guilty by jury on 11/29/22 of conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, interfering with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder, and conspiracy to prevent an officer from discharging duties.