On January 24, 2019, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland filed a federal indictment against Richard Lee, charging him with violent crimes. The case, titled ‘United States vs. Richard Lee,’ was heard in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
The indictment alleged that Lee, a resident of Maryland, committed the following crimes: 18 U.S.C. § 111 – Assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, and 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(i) – Carjacking.
The charges stemmed from an incident in which Lee allegedly attacked a law enforcement officer and stole a vehicle at gunpoint. The investigation was conducted by the Maryland State Police and the FBI.
Lee’s trial began on March 1, 2021, with jury selection. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the trial was delayed multiple times. Finally, on September 24, 2021, Lee pleaded guilty to both charges.
As part of the plea agreement, Lee was sentenced to 12 years in prison for assaulting the law enforcement officer and 10 years for carjacking, to be served concurrently. The sentence was handed down by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on January 28, 2022. Lee was also ordered to pay restitution to the victim.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for violent crimes. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland worked diligently to bring Lee to justice, ensuring that those who commit violent acts are held responsible for their actions.
Key Facts
- Case: Rich
- Court: MDD Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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