Took over a federal facility.
Where was he going? To a public meeting with a sheriff. Why? To explain his plan for leaving MWR
He was still wanted by the authorities on federal charges. They weren't going to just let him walk out and go home.
18 U.S.C. § 372 Conspiracy to Impede Officers of the United States from discharging their official duties through the use of force, intimidation, or threats
The penalty is “fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six years, or both.” In 2002, fined “not more than $5,000” was changed to “fined under this title”.
> They weren’t going to just let him walk out and go home.
Understood. It’s not like he’s Al Capone though.