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Tyvarh Nicholson

Released
Date of birth:09. 05. 1997
Age:29
Gender:Male
Race:Black
Era:2020s
State:Pennsylvania
Time Imprisoned:
2 Years 10 Months 0 Days
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Tyvarh Nicholson

Biography

Tyvarh Nicholson, 29, was indicted in Erie on charges of obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder and possession of an unregistered firearm/destructive device. He threw objects and projectiles at Erie police officers during the May 30, 2020 disturbance downtown. Count One was dismissed; he was sentenced to 40 months federal prison plus 3 years supervised release.

Case

Federal Bureau of Prisons
Charges: Possession of an unregistered destructive device (National Firearms Act) — threw Molotov cocktails at Erie Police officers during BLM protests in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, May 30, 2020
Arrested: Jun 1, 2020
Incarcerated: Aug 4, 2021
Released: Jun 4, 2024
Sentence: 40 months federal prison + 3 years supervised release Verdict as recorded: Yes — guilty plea (August 4, 2021)
Judge: Senior U.S. District Judge David S. Cercone
Convicted: Yes
Institution State: California