Bentonville Jan. 6 defendant claims no police assault, lawyer states
Nathan Earl Hughes, a 35-year-old from Bentonville, Arkansas, is set to be sentenced on December 16 after pleading guilty to three charges related to the January 6th Capitol riot. His defense emphasizes that there is no evidence linking him to assaults on law enforcement, a claim contested by the prosecution. Despite speculation regarding possible pardons following Trump’s re-election, U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols denied Hughes’ request to delay sentencing. Adding a personal dimension, Hughes’ girlfriend is expecting their first child shortly before the sentencing date.