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Judge Hannah Dugan Gets No Prison for Felony Obstruction

7/9/2026

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Judge Hannah Dugan was sentenced on July 8, 2026, to no prison time after a felony obstruction conviction, with U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman citing her 67-year age, clean record and decades of community service.
Character witnesses highlighted Dugan’s volunteer work and mentorship, which the court cited in the sentence.
Prosecutor Richard Frohling acknowledged Dugan’s wrongdoing and said law-abiding citizens sometimes err, while defense appeals caused sentencing delays.

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Judge Hannah Dugan was sentenced on July 8, 2026, to no prison time after a felony obstruction conviction, with U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman citing her 67-year age, clean record and decades of community service.
Character witnesses highlighted Dugan’s volunteer work and mentorship, which the court cited in the sentence.
Prosecutor Richard Frohling acknowledged Dugan’s wrongdoing and said law-abiding citizens sometimes err, while defense appeals caused sentencing delays.