Overbrook Woman Pleads Guilty to Obstructing a Court Order

PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of obstruction of a court order, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman today.

Janine Lanese, 47, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon.

In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that Lanese obstructed a court order by lying to law enforcement officers present at her home to effect the lawful arrest of her husband.

Judge Bissoon scheduled sentencing for Sept. 22, 2021 at 2:15 p.m. The law provides for a total sentence of not more than one year in prison, a fine of not more than $100,000.00, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Pending sentencing, the court continued the defendant’s existing bond.

Assistant United States Attorney Barbara K. Doolittle is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Drug Enforcement Administration - Pittsburgh Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Pittsburgh Division, and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Agency - Santa Rosa, California Division conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Lanese.