In a highly publicized federal case, Juan Santiago-Rivera stood trial at the PAED Federal District Court in Pennsylvania in 2019. The defendant’s full name is Juan Carlos Santiago-Rivera, and he was charged with multiple counts of violent crime, stemming from a series of violent incidents that took place on April 12, 2018.
According to the indictment, Santiago-Rivera, 36, at the time of the incidents, was accused of robbing a bank in Philadelphia, shooting a police officer during a pursuit, and ultimately leading authorities on a high-speed chase through the city.
On July 16, 2019, Santiago-Rivera was formally indicted on federal charges of bank robbery, attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, and use of a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges carried a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
After a lengthy trial, on April 23, 2021, Santiago-Rivera was found guilty on all counts. The jury delivered a verdict that was seen as a victory for law enforcement, who had worked tirelessly to apprehend the defendant and bring him to justice.
Santiago-Rivera’s sentencing hearing took place on June 15, 2021, where the judge handed down a prison term of 35 years. The lengthy sentence was seen as a reflection of the severity of the crimes committed by the defendant.
Key Facts
- Case: SANTIAGO-RIVERA
- Court: PAED Federal District
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Federal Court Records
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