All rights reserved, Man Dies at Cook County Jail Less Than a Day After Being Booked, These Starved Rock Tiny Cabins Are Perfect For a Weekend Getaway, New Ranking Names Most Expensive Cities In Illinois and These Chicago Suburbs Top the List, Body of Missing Genoa Man Recovered From River: Authorities. 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. Here are the Virginia residents who have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. His sweatshirt also had a skull on it with the text WORK BRINGS FREEDOM underneath, according to an FBI affidavit. They were the latest in a series of posts Fitzgerald uploaded to social media over the last few days documenting his road trip to Washington, a visit to the Lincoln Memorial and the pro-Trump demonstrations. Chicago real estate agent Libby Andrews, foreground, poses at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Rukstales was among 14 people from around the country charged by the Capitol Police, which was was overwhelmed by the pro-Trump mob that stormed the chambers of Congress and forced the countrys legislative branch to temporarily shut down on Wednesday. Part of HuffPost Politics. Fired tech CEO from Inverness pleads guilty in US Capitol siege on Jan. 6 Bradley Rukstales, who lost his job after being charged in the siege of the U.S. Capitol, is the first Illinoisan to be. Two Trump Supporters From Chicago Suburbs Arrested in D.C. No problem.. He was just there to peacefully protest and support President Trump. It took at least three officers to get Rukstales under arrest after he refused to comply with orders to leave the building, prosecutors said. Please enter valid email address to continue. NBC Chicago could not independently reach Rukstales to verify the remarks. "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 in the Capitol building to see what was taking . He hosted members at his Virginia home in Clarke County for a Nov. 14 pro-Trump protest in Washington that turned violent, prosecutors alleged. She said @properties didnt listen to her side of the story before terminating her employment, but company spokesman Peter Olesker said the decision was made based on the words and photos Andrews posted. Bradley Rukstales, a now-former CEO of a data analytics firm named Cogensia, was allegedly among those who were arrested inside the Capitol building after they "willfully refused the order to . 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. 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. In a post to Twitter this Thursday, Rukstales' employer announced that he has been placed on leave while they assessed the situation. Fitzgerald also was charged with a curfew violation. Experts say some could face the rarely used seditious conspiracy charge. (Libby Andrews). Eric Gavalek . 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. In a statement tweeted by WGN, Rukstales said he followed the crowd inside the Capitol to see what was happening, calling it the single worst personal decision of my life.. A U.S. Capitol Police officer died from injuries Friday. 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. U.S. Capitol Police, who are charged with protecting Congress, turned to other law enforcement for help with the mob that overwhelmed the complex and sent lawmakers into hiding. (Screenshot) A former tech company CEO pleaded guilty Tuesday after admitting to throwing a chair toward police during the Capitol insurrection, but . On January 8, the company's board of directors fired him as president and CEO of Cogensia marketing firm. 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. His wife, Jeanette, said her husband, a disabled veteran, never went into the Capitol building itself. Four people died, one of thema woman from San Diegowho was shot and killed inside the Capitol. Prosecutors used this screenshot of Boyd Camper from a CBS News clip in the federal case against him. Bradley Rukstales, 53, of Inverness, Illinois, and the former CEO of data analytics firm Cogensia, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols. I think there will be real violence for all of us next time. SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - A man whose role in the U.S. Capitol riot caused his firing at an Illinois tech company pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor. The records show Fitzgerald pleaded not guilty Thursday and was ordered to stay out of Washington until his next court date, set for June. In a phone conversation we had the other day, he told me that he believes he got too involved and he has learned how dangerous it is to get too deeply involved in a political movement instead of focusing on the love and service that Christ calls of us.. As a patriotic citizen, I hope and pray that the people of our nation will move forward united by the many commonalities we share. David Fitzgerald, of Roselle, also faces charges of unlawful entry and a curfew violation, according to Metropolitan police. MELLIS appears to be making at contact or attempting to strike the officers necks between their helmets and body-armor where they are not protected, according to an FBI affidavit. The complaint also said Leffingwell spontaneously apologized for striking the officer.. Caldwell attracted praise from Del. 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. 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., 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.". 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. My decision to enter the Capitol was wrong, and I am deeply regretful to have done so, Rukstales said in a statement. I think its horrible that happened. In a video David Fitzgerald posted to his Facebook page, members of the media and Trump supporters were wandering among police officers, asking how they could leave an area enclosed by fences. In the 2020 election cycle, Rukstales gave more than $25,000 to then-President Trump's campaign and Republican committees, according to The Associated Press. Its the same charge former Attorney General William Barrs Justice Department told prosecutors to consider levying against those who caused violence at protests last summer over the killings of Black Americans by police. NBC Chicago could not independently reach Rukstales to verify the remarks. All of those charges are on the table. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? Detectives were questioning a person who was inside the home at the time. U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols also ordered Bradley Rukstales of Inverness to pay $500 in restitution. He apologized for his. Robertson also stated that he was proud of the photo in an Instagram Post that was shared to Facebook, because he was willing to put skin in the game, according to the FBI documents. She claimed he did not take part in the storming of the Capitol building. Individuals in the crowd forced entry into the U.S. Capitol, including by breaking windows.. A state budget with firm fiscal foundation that shows tremendous progress? Or a cynical election-year ploy to buy votes? Bradley Rukstales, 53, of Inverness, Illinois, and the former CEO of data analytics firm Cogensia, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols. Ives, a former. Rukstales was president and CEO of the Schaumburg-based tech company Cogensia. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols also ordered Bradley Rukstales, of Inverness, Illinois, to pay $500 in restitution, court records show. Joel Schiltz, senior vice president and Chief Operating Officer of Cogensia has been named Acting CEO. Caldwell, of Clarke County, must remain in jail until his trial because he represents not just a danger to the community but to the fabric of democracy, a federal judge ruled Feb. 12. The officer described Rukstales as part of a group of six people he encountered on the upper level of the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center near the door to the House Atrium who refused orders to leave. His reporting on the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell was featured on the Starz and Channel 4 documentary "Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell?" A person who claimed to have worked with Sidorski at ADESA Washington, D.C., a vehicle auction company in the Dulles area, from sometime in 2016 until April 2020 also informed the FBI they received the same video showing a man inside the Capitol with the American Supremacist sweatshirt. ", 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.". I think very highly of Tom and Sharon.". 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. Fitzgerald was not among the 13 charged in federal court Thursday. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Rukstales'. Another video retrieved by law enforcement of that altercation clearly shows MELLIS actions, and even further captures MELLIS repeatedly striking and making stabbing movements towards the officers with the weapon in his hand. Additionally, about 40 others have been arrested and charged with crimes including unlawful entry, curfew violations and firearms-related crimes. When it comes to personal life, Bradley Rukstales hasn't spoken much about his love life. On Jan. 7, a tip came into the FBIs National Threat Operations Center claiming that Robert Bauer, Hemenways cousin, posted photos inside the Capitol after attending the Stop the Steal rally. . Brad Rukstales (@brad_rukstales) January 8, 2021. U.S. Capitol Police reported Rukstales arrest on Thursday. My decision to enter the Capitol was wrong, and I am deeply regretful to have done so, Rukstales said. In 2020, Rukstales donated to several Republican candidates, including $2,600 to . I condemn acts of violence., 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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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.. Do you have a press pass? the officer asked. 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. Boyd Camper was sentenced Friday to 60 days in prison, a month more than was given to Bradley Rukstales. Nazis killed more than 1 million people at Auschwitz, a concentration camp in Germany, in a five-year span during World War II. Lehr noted that Rukstales traveled from Illinois to attend former President Donald Trumps rally, which devolved into a 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. A Chicago-area man who lost his job as CEO of a tech firm because he participated in the Jan. 6 post-election unrest at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced Friday. 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 in the Capitol building to see what was taking place inside, Rukstales claimed. Bradley Rukstales pled guilty to parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol. Sweet and Fitchett, of Matthews County were charged with refusing to leave the Capitol after entering the building on Jan. 6. She added that the CEO threw a chair in the direction of the officers, but nobody was ever in danger of being hit. His wife, Jeanette Fitzgerald, didnt know the basis of the unlawful entry charge but said her husband did not participate in the storming of the Capitol earlier in the day. 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.. The six individuals, like others in the larger crowd, willfully refused the order to leave, the police officer said. Bradley Rukstales attended the initial protest in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, and when the demonstration devolved into a violent riot, he took part in the chaos and invaded the Capitol. Mellis was arrested and taken into custody this week at his home in Williamsburg, according to reports. His ex-wife told a local newspaper that he was a supporter of the president. The six individuals, Cindy Fitchett, Michael Curzio, Douglas Sweet, Terry Brown, Bradley Rukstales, and Thomas Gallgher, were removed from the crowd, placed in handcuffs, and arrested. 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. He added: "I had nothing to do with charging anybody or anything or any of that. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. "Everything that happened yesterday, I think, was terrible. 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.