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Their continued encouragement, and the grace they have shown me, are proof that one brief and thoughtless moment does not need to define a persons entire life, he said. . Officers then took Leffingwell into custody, it said. Fitzgerald's wife told NBC 5 her husband was there "to . A spokeswoman for. He was. Today, it all becomes worth it. She said she traveled to Washington in response to Trumps call for support Big protest in D.C. on January 6th. He was among 13 charged with various federal offenses, many for unlawful entry, according to the Department of Justice. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? De Mar then asked Rukstales if he was inside the Capitol the day before. The right IN ONE DAY took the f***** U.S. Capitol. Fitzgerald could not be reached for comment. Rukstales was arrested on 1/11/21. Meanwhile, a Chicago real estate agent who describes herself as a big Trump supporter lost her job for a social media post she made after going to the Capitol. Lehr also said the 53-year-old tossed a chair toward U.S. Capitol Police officers before being dragged away from the scene by police and arrested. U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols also ordered Bradley Rukstales of Inverness to pay $500 in restitution. 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. WASHINGTON, DC Federal authorities are continuing to investigate hundreds of people in connection with the deadly pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Bauer told FBI agents on Jan. 8 that he and his wife traveled from Kentucky to Winchester to stay with Hemenway from Jan. 1 to Jan. 5 ahead of the rally. 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 He is the host of Law&Crime podcast "Objections: with Adam Klasfeld.". The Court sentencing Ms. Ryan understandably concluded that for her, incarceration was a necessary deterrent, unlike Mr. Rukstales, who has consistently and publicly expressed remorse for his participation., In a statement after his sentencing, Rukstales said he was sorry for my actions that day and accept the courts decision. He said he had come to realize the weight of my actions, and immensely regret following others into the Capitol., I greatly appreciate the support of my family, friends, colleagues, and community. His ex-wife told a local newspaper that he was a supporter of the president. On Thursday, Michael Sherwin, acting U.S. attorney for D.C., said all options are on the table for charging members of the mob including sedition charges. The former chief executive of a tech company in suburban Chicago who lost his job after he threw a chair inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot was sentenced Friday to 30 days imprisonment. "It turned into chaos," Rukstales said of the riot when he talked to De Mar on Jan. 7. Rukstales emphasized that latter point. He did not return messages but his wife said he had spent the night in jail in Washington. Rukstales is the CEO of Cogensia, according to the firms website. Have a tip or story idea? 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.. As Capitol Police retreated down a flight of stairs that winter day, federal prosecutors said chairs tumbled down behind them. Under the terms of his plea agreement, law enforcement can review any of Rukstaless social media accounts. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Part of HuffPost Politics. I was arrested for the first time in my life and charged with unlawful entry.. The video showed Trump supporters yelling at police in body armor and an officer telling them, Theres a curfew, youre under arrest., Someone protested that the Trump backers were trying to leave. An officer replied, Its too late., In a series of comments under the video, Fitzgerald wrote, Im under arrest, Surrounded, and Tell my wife., Six hours earlier, he had written, Unbelievable. Rukstales also apologized to his family, colleagues and fellow countrymen for his actions. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He has also lived in other parts of the U.S. including California, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. David Fitzgerald, 48, a tattoo artist from Roselle, was charged with a curfew violation and unlawful entry, according to police records posted online. A third Illinois man, 23-year-old Siham Raju, was arrested. "This decision was made because Rukstales' actions were inconsistent with the core values of Cogensia," Schlitz said in a statement. He was just there to peacefully protest and support President Trump. Bradley Rukstales was fired as CEO of the marketing firm Cogensia after he was charged in the riots with one count of illegally entering the Capitol and a count of violent entry or disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. Brad Rukstales (@brad_rukstales) January 8, 2021. Bradley Rukstales, of Inverness, is the CEO of Schaumburg-based Cogensia, which acknowledged his arrest in a statement on social media . WASHINGTON A former suburban tech CEO was sentenced to 30 days in jail Friday for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. 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. 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.". ", Rukstales appeared to address his involvement in a statement on Twitter, 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.". 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. Rukstales is the CEO of Cogensia, according to the firm's website. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Dec 31, 2022 For 25 years die-hard Michigan Wolverines fans have endured a roller coaster of agony and close calls. Previously a reporter for Courthouse News, he has appeared as a guest on NewsNation, NBC, MSNBC, CBS's "Inside Edition," BBC, NPR, PBS, Sky News, and other networks. 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. I think photos for the news were staged. This is for all of you out there that stuck around and never gave up on the boys in Maize and Blue. I think its horrible that somebody broke their way in, she said. "Tom is a wonderful man. Democrat Giannoulias in the drivers seat in race for campaign cash in hotly contested secretary of state contest, Sean Casten fundraising haul: $2 million banked beats rival Marie Newmans $552,510 balance, With COVID-19 cases rising, Pritzker still searching for public health chief to succeed Ezike, a hero during this pandemic, Ald. 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.. Washington, D.C. U.S.. Fitzgerald posted a video that was taken near the Capitol on his Facebook page at about 7 p.m. Wednesday , a few hours after the violent insurrection. I look forward to putting this chapter behind me with the knowledge that in the years to come I will prove myself worthy of forgiveness by living the values that have guided me as a productive and peaceful citizen for the past 53 years.. Circled in yellow, Joseph Pavlik, 65, a retired Chicago Fire Department firefighter, was charged with storming the U.S. Capitol with a right-wing militia group on Jan. 6, 2021, while wearing gas masks and carrying chemical irritants. Rukstales denounced the violence of Jan. 6th in his statement. . Judge Carl Nichols is allowing Rukstales to turn himself in at a later date. 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. November 4, 2021 / 9:57 PM 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. That's all I'm comfortable saying.". As described by Assistant U.S. Attorney Susan Lehr during a plea agreement hearing on Tuesday morning, Rukstaless participation was less passive. 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. Fitzgerald also was charged with a curfew violation. There were signs of a violent riot everywhere, and he willingly joined it, federal prosecutors wrote. Both law enforcement and Trump supporters deployed chemical irritants during the hourslong occupation of the complex before it was cleared Wednesday evening. 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. Fitzgerald also was charged with a curfew violation. I offer my sincere apologies for my indiscretion, and I deeply regret that my actions have brought embarrassment to my family, colleagues, friends and fellow countrymen. 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David Fitzgerald, of Roselle, also faces charges of unlawful entry and a curfew violation, according to Metropolitan police. . Among other things, he is alleged to have explored plans to bring weapons into Washington, D.C., using pickup trucks or boats to transport them across the Potomac River at a critical moment. It was the single worst personal decision of my life; I have no excuse for my actions and wish that I could take them back.. I have no idea why he went there, she said of the Trump rally. The curfew declared by Mayor Muriel Bowser took effect at 6 p.m. Other videos posted on Fitzgeralds page Wednesday show him milling among Trump supporters outside the Capitol and getting moved back by police while some shout, Traitors!. Mellis was arrested and taken into custody this week at his home in Williamsburg, according to reports. The prosecutor noted that the pro-Trump mob, including Rukstales, threw chairs. Four people died, one of thema woman from San Diegowho was shot and killed inside the Capitol. More than 90 people have been arrested by police in Washington and more arrests are likely. He could not be reached for comment. Another suburban man also was arrested Wednesday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. 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. Bradley Rukstales (Bradley F. Rukstales) is the former president and CEO of Cogensia, a data analytics company. "Everything that happened yesterday, I think, was terrible. But Andrews, 56, said she was unaware anything illegal was happening. 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. Rukstales' exclusive interview with CBS 2's Charlie De Mar has been presented as evidence against the defendant. U.S. Capitol Police reported Rukstales arrest on Thursday. Fitzgerald's wife told the Chicago Tribune that he was still in custody as of Thursday afternoon, when he was scheduled to be arraigned. I have come to realize the weight of my actions, and immensely regret following others into the Capitol. [emailprotected], Law&Crime's managing editor Adam Klasfeld has spent more than a decade on the legal beat. NBC Chicago could not independently reach Rukstales to verify the remarks. Indian Trail, High Street intersection work approved in Aurora, Suspect in high-speed chase crashes into, kills veteran Indiana State Trooper trying to stop him: officials, Educators get peek at Paramount play about artificial intelligence which is set to tour schools, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. A former CEO and Donald Trump donor who stormed the U.S. Capitol and threw a chair in the direction of police officers during the Jan. 6 attack was sentenced to 30 days incarceration on Friday. i was in the wrong place at the wrong time, he insisted. Rukstales was fired by Cogenias board after his arrest. He was among 13 charged Thursday with various federal offenses, many for unlawful entry, according to the Department of Justice. Rukstales had previously donated more than $28,000 to Republicans, including $12,000 to Trump via various committees, according to campaign contributions obtained by the station. When do they dye the Chicago River Green? A partial transcript of the interview Rukstales gave to De Mar the day he got back from Washington, D.C. is listed in the federal sentencing memo. I mean, it was great to see a whole bunch of people together in the morning, and hear the speeches, but, uh, yeah, it turned into chaos, he recalled late Thursday. 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? To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. His admission to parading, demonstrating or picketing inside a Capitol building could carry a maximum six-month sentence. The death camps gate read, Arbeit mact frei, which translates in English to work makes freedom, the FBI affidavit states. A Chicago-area tech CEO was fired in January after participating in the Capitol riot. A Washington, D.C., federal judge sentenced a former Chicago-area CEO to 30 days in prison on Friday in connection to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, NBC News reported.Bradley Rukstales o In a statement after his arrest, Rukstales described himself as a peaceful and law-abiding citizen who condemned the violence and destruction that took place in Washington. But federal prosecutors pointed to surveillance footage that showed Rukstales, less than 30 seconds after rioters tossed chairs at officers down a staircase, tossing a chair in the direction of a line of officers. The time stamp on the video is 7:21 p.m. Washington time. Visible in the photographs and videos collected by the FBI is a bearded man identified as Hiles wearing a dark in color sweatshirt bearing the words F*** ANTIFA, a tan in color neck gaiter, baseball cap, and tan in color goggles, according to an FBI affidavit. It's also been important to me to control my own destiny. This agent was not only present for these events, she publicly boasted about them and celebrated them.. Joel Schiltz, senior vice president and Chief Operating Officer of Cogensia has been named Acting CEO. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.
