When asked about the claim, the Capitol Police directed Check Your Fact to a press release showing a list of 14 people arrested at the Capitol that day, 10 of which were arrested for "unlawful entry." Some of those named, including Bradley Rukstales and Michael Curzio, admitted to being inside the building when they were arrested. My office, along with our law enforcement partners at all levels, have been expeditiously working and leveraging every resource to identify, arrest, and begin prosecuting these individuals who took part in the brazen criminal acts at the U.S. Capitol. Subsequently, Cindy Fitchett, Michael Curzio, Douglas Sweet, Terry Brown, Bradley Rukstales, and Thomas Gallgher were all issued Citations to Appear in the District of Columbia Superior Court on a later date.. A suburban tech company executive who was among dozens of people arrested Wednesday in Washington, D.C., after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol has been charged in federal court and fired from his job. Former Inverness tech CEO Bradley Rukstales has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for his role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Sidorski was charged with four counts related to violent entry into the restricted grounds of the Capitol, CNN reported. Bradley Rukstales (Bradley F. Rukstales) is the former president and CEO of Cogensia, a data analytics company. A Chicago real estate agent and admitted big Trump supporter also lost her job for posting on social media about storming the Capitol, the Chicago Tribune reported. Among the most notable Virginia residents charged in the insurrection are two police officers and a Navy veteran with alleged ties to the Oath Keepers, a far-right anti-government militia organization. It was the second inmate death at the jail within two days. Mellis is being held at Western Tidewater Regional Jail in Suffolk and is scheduled for a remote bond hearing on Friday in the U.S. District Court in Norfolk. '", Andrews told Crain's Chicago Business that she was not part of the violence and was with a different crowd on another side of the Capitol building. Have a tip we should know? Joel Schiltz, senior vice president and Chief Operating Officer of Cogensia, has been named Acting CEO. I think very highly of Tom and Sharon.". Hemenway told federal investigators that he entered the U.S. Capitol out of curiosity and stupidity., He [Hemenway] also knew that Vice President Pence was going to announce the Electoral College vote, court documents signed by an FBI special agent said. WASHINGTON (CBS) -- Former Inverness tech CEO Bradley Rukstales has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for his role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Libby Andrews, 56, told the newspaper she did not enter the Capitol, but was photographed close to the door while wearing a Trump knit hat, according to the report. Pro-Trump rioters who invaded the building also stole at least two laptops and one iPad from the offices of three Democratic lawmakers. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. / CBS Chicago. I am aware of my fathers charges. Rukistales was the first Illinois resident to plead guilty in the riots. Rukstales, in a letter to the judge before his sentencing, claimed that he went into the U.S. Capitol thinking that there may be someplace for us to protest inside but was obviously mistaken. He wrote that he let his emotions to get the better of me but believed in civic engagement, while writing that he didnt want to get into the details of his political beliefs and ideology. Youre under arrest.. He entered his plea during a. He later pleaded guilty to count 4. Heres how. 223 replies 734 retweets 2,771 likes Charlie De Mar @CharlieDeMar 7 Jan 2021 Our story Brad Rukstales Of Inverness, Arrested At U.S. Capitol Riot, Apologizes And Expresses Embarrassment 308 replies 445 retweets 1,086 likes Charlie De Mar @CharlieDeMar 8 Jan 2021 He has been placed on leave of absence while we assess the situation.. I was very careful when I was with the chair to make sure that nobody was within striking distance, Rukstales told U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols, a Trump appointee. Chicago U.S. Attorney John Lauschs spokesman, Joseph Fitzpatrick, said, Should we determine there is a legal nexus between the crimes committed at the Capitol and our jurisdiction here in Illinois, we will not hesitate to investigate and prosecute the individuals responsible.. All members of the sextet were arrested. Rukstales denounced the violence of Jan. 6th in his statement. Individuals in the crowd forced entry into the U.S. Capitol, including by breaking windows.. As a patriotic citizen, I hope and pray that the people of our nation will move forward united by the many commonalities we share. As police yelled for people to leave, one of the officers brushed up against Rukstales from behind his arm stretched out toward officers. LaRock attended the Jan. 6 Stop the Steal rally in D.C. but said he did not enter the U.S. Capitol. Sweet and Fitchett, of Matthews County were charged with refusing to leave the Capitol after entering the building on Jan. 6. The man, 28, was shot in the left shoulder about 12:45 p.m. Saturday while in the 1000 block of West 59th Street. ", The company said Andrews "acknowledged on social media that she took part in 'storming the Capitol. In a statement Thursday night, Rukstales apologized for his actions. He apologized for his. Officers then took Leffingwell into custody, it said. sentenced her to 60 days in federal prison. "This decision was made because Rukstales' actions were inconsistent with the core values of Cogensia," Schlitz said in a statement. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The documents said that at about 2 p.m. certain individuals in the crowd forced their way through, up, and over the barricades and officers of the U.S. Capitol Police, and the crowd advanced to the exterior facade of the building. He wasnt there with anything malicious in mind.. "Cogensia condemns what occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, and we intend to continue to embrace the values of integrity, diversity and transparency in our business operations, and expect all employees to embrace those values as well. The head of a marketing firm outside Chicago who was arrested during the Capitol siege says storming the building was the single worst decision of his life. . The complaint against Leffingwell says he attempted to push past police officers inside the Capitol. My decision to enter the Capitol was wrong, and I am deeply regretful to have done so, Rukstales said in a statement. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. The complaint against Alberts alleges he was identified using a Maryland drivers license. Eric Munchel. CEO Who Threw Chair Inside Capitol on Jan. 6 Gets Jail Time U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols also ordered Bradley Rukstales, of Inverness, Illinois, to pay $500 in restitution, court records show U.S. attorneys from across the country have vowed to find and bring to justice any residents who participated in the insurrection aimed at thwarting the peaceful transfer of power. Bradley Rukstales. His wife, Jeanette, said her husband, a disabled veteran, never went into the Capitol building itself. "Everything that happened yesterday, I think, was terrible. Ives, a former. We are resolute in our commitment to holding accountable anyone responsible for these disgraceful criminal acts, and to anyone who might be considering engaging in or inciting violence in the coming weeks know this: you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.. So, he has yet to come forth to tell about his possible married life with his wife and having children. He was just there to peacefully protest and support President Trump. The campaign contributor to President Trump said the first arrest of his life was the result of extremely poor judgment as he followed hundreds of others through an open set of doors to invade the Capitol which resulted in one woman being fatally shot, three others dying from medical emergencies and a Capitol Police officer succumbing to injuries. A U.S. Capitol police officer affidavit filed in the case described the melee. Officers said he also carried a gas mask and his backpack contained a pocket knife, a military meal ready to eat or MRE, and a first-aid kit. And thats all Im comfortable saying.. In Virginia, at least 11 people have been arrested so far in connection with the riots, a database from the Program on Extremism at George Washington University shows. I have no excuse for my actions and wish that I could take them back.. Boyd Camper was sentenced Friday to 60 days in prison, a month more than was given to Bradley Rukstales. Rukstales was one of a small number of Capitol riot defendants who were actually arrested on Jan. 6. @properties said in a statement that agent Libby Andrews was in Washington, D.C., during the riots at the U.S. Capitol and has since been terminated "effective immediately. Experts say some could face the rarely used seditious conspiracy charge. That's all I'm comfortable saying.". In a moment of extremely poor judgment following the Jan. 6 rally in Washington, I followed hundreds of others through an open set of doors to the Capitol building to see what was taking place inside, he said in part. On January 8, the company's board of directors fired him as president and CEO of Cogensia marketing firm. Fitzgerald and others who were arrested along with him had been given at least three warnings to vacate at about 7:15 p.m. local time but did not comply, according to the police report obtained Thursday by WBEZ and D.C. court records. Chicago-area CEO and suburban tattoo artist among those arrested at Capitol, Trump rally fallout: Real estate agent fired, businesses ripped, vandalized after social media posts, GOP Rep. 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Rukstales, 52, has been a campaign contributor to Trump and was the CEO and president of Cogensia, a marketing consulting firm based in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. It is also fair to say that I was personally frustrated and concerned with our countrys political discourse after the 2020 election, Rukstales said. He gave $5,000 to Trumps campaign in October and is a regular contributor to Republican candidates and committees, according to the Federal Election Commission. I've enjoyed being a business leader, where I parlayed my marketing statistics and business consultant career into building a powerhouse marketing services provider, with a team of brilliant and dedicated individuals, midwestern values, and a commitment to excellence, ethics, and community. Do you have a press pass? the officer asked. This is for all of you out there that stuck around and never gave up on the boys in Maize and Blue. He was fired by the company the same day he was hit with federal charges for his role in the riot. Andrews was fired by @properties after posting on social media about "storming the Capitol," though she said she never entered the building and was unaware anything illegal was happening. According to court records, Hemenway lured his estranged wife to a hotel in 2004 where he handcuffed her and duct-taped her mouth shut. Rukstales was initially charged with unlawful entry in D.C. Superior Court, and federal prosecutors also later charged him with one count of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; or knowingly, with intent to impede government business or official functions, engaging in disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds; and one count of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. She said her social media post about storming the Capitol was made in jest as she was having a glass of champagne back at her hotel, unaware of the chaos going on inside the historic building. Confrontational Chicago police union boss John Catanzara Jr. wins reelection, Oscar Lawton Wilkerson Jr., last known surviving member of the Tuskegee Airmen in Chicago area, died at 96, When it comes to Madonnas plastic surgery: Its her body and her choice, Here are five takeaways from Chicagos municipal election. Caldwell, a Navy veteran who worked for the FBI from 2009 to 2010, has been held at the Central Virginia Regional Correctional Facility in Orange since he was arrested at his home on Jan. 19. Metropolitan Police said they charged David Fitzgerald, 48, with unlawful entry on federal grounds and breaking curfew near the Capitol late Wednesday, WBEZ reported. When it comes to personal life, Bradley Rukstales hasn't spoken much about his love life. As a successful suburban Chicago businessman with a masters degree who has lived a life free of apparent economic hardship or family strife, Rukstales knew better than to join a mob in breaching the Capitol, hurl a chair in the CVC, and further beleaguer outnumbered and endangered police officers, prosecutors said. Bradley Rukstales, 53, of Inverness, Illinois, and the former CEO of data analytics firm Cogensia, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols. Bradley Rukstales, a Capitol rioter who pleaded guilty on Tuesday, said he was "careful" when he threw a chair during a riot. I think photos for the news were staged. Bradley Rukstales, the 52-year-old CEO and president of Cogensia, confirmed his arrest by Capitol Police for unlawful entry in Washington on Wednesday to WBEZ. He is the chief executive of a Chicago-area company that provides data-marketing solutions. Clouds increase with chance of evening showers, Chicago area escapes brunt of latest storm, but cold, Skilling: Storm out, mild temps in for the weekend, Prep underway for winter storm southwest of Chicago, Chicagos new pro rugby team builds quickly in 2023, Michael Jordan holy grail shoe collection for sale, Photos: Patrick Kane plays his 1st game with Rangers, Blackhawks make three more trades ahead of deadline, Ex-Blackhawk Patrick Kanes Rangers debut spoiled, Last Comiskey: Sox fans film a trip back to 1990s, Want a WGN News Super Fan Friday Flyover? Brad Rukstales (@brad_rukstales) January 8, 2021. Illinois CEO arrested during Capitol riots says he was in 'wrong place' at 'wrong time' After he was arrested for unlawful entry, Bradley Rukstales, a Chicago-area CEO, said he regretted. I have come to realize the weight of my actions, and immensely regret following others into the Capitol. The 34-year-old was seen on police body-worn camera footage among a crowd of rioters using sticks and other items as weapons to assault police officers protecting the building. Supporters of President Donald Trump storm the steps of the West side of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. BLM had a free pass all summer. He was. Caldwell is charged with conspiring with member of the Oath Keepers to assault the Capitol on Jan. 6. I condemn acts of violence., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Trump recites Pledge of Allegiance in collaboration on new song with J6 Prison Choir, Justice Department says Trump can be sued over Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Jan. 6 rioter known as Sedition Panda busted in Florida: feds, Schumer blasts Tucker Carlsons access to Jan. 6 tapes: one of the worst security risks since 9/11. Caldwell attracted praise from Del. Bradley Rukstales made three donations totaling $2,250 last year to Ives' unsuccessful campaign against Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten for the 6th Congressional District seat. Jan. 9 (UPI) --The man seen in a viral photo carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's lectern during Wednesday's riot in the U.S. Capitol has been arrested.Local residents identified the man as Adam . This agent was not only present for these events, she publicly boasted about them and celebrated them.. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. Prosecutors used this screenshot of Boyd Camper from a CBS News clip in the federal case against him. He was among those arrested in Washington, D.C. for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Two Trump Supporters From Chicago Suburbs Arrested in D.C. According to a news release Friday from the Department of Justice, Bradley Rukstales, 52, of Inverness, was charged Thursday with knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; or knowingly, with intent to impede government business or official functions, engaging in disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds; and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.. I condemn the violence and destruction that took place in Washington., Rukstales company put a statement on its Facebook page saying, We have been informed that our CEO, Brad Rukstales, participated in the recent Washington, D.C., protests. Today, it all becomes worth it. A review of online footage and photos of Nancy Pelosis office by law enforcement agents confirms that the posted photos do indeed appear to be photos of her office, the FBI affidavit says. When I learned about the rally on January 6, it seemed to me that momentum was growing, and that the event would be an important constitutional moment in our republics history. Both law enforcement and Trump supporters deployed chemical irritants during the hourslong occupation of the complex before it was cleared Wednesday evening. Fitzgerald is a self-employed tattoo artist, according to his social-media accounts and company filings with state officials. He later apologized for his role, saying in part, My decision to enter the Capitol was wrong, and I am deeply regretful to have done so. She told the publication she "never saw anything destructive taking place, but that the group she was in sang the national anthem and Twisted SistersWere Not Gonna Take It.". My office, along with our law enforcement partners at all levels, have been expeditiously working and leveraging every resource to identify, arrest, and begin prosecuting these individuals who took part in the brazen criminal acts at the U.S. Capitol.

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