Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder.

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On May 30, 2020, Jordan Coyne, age 26, did knowingly and willfully throw multiple pieces of concrete at a vehicle occupied by police officers. The defendant was caught on video throwing numerous items that struck police officers, including rocks, bricks, pieces of concrete, and a tear gas canister. The tear gas canister struck an officer in the hand, causing the officer's thumb to bleed and swell. Coyne's actions caused the obstruction, impediment and interference of law enforcement officers engaged in the lawful performance of their official duties.



Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan D. Lusty prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.



The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation.



18 U.S.C. 2 and 231 (a) (3) OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT DURING CIVIL DISRUPTION

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The defendant is sentenced to an 18-month term of imprisonment, to be served concurrently with any sentence to be imposed at Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Case No. CP-02-cr-0008195-2020, to be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. A mandatory $100.00 special assessment is imposed, a fine is waived for inability to pay.