This is for all of you out there that stuck around and never gave up on the boys in Maize and Blue. Rukstales is the CEO of Cogensia, according to the firm's website. 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. "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 . Lehr noted that Rukstales traveled from Illinois to attend former President Donald Trumps rally, which devolved into a riot. My decision to enter the Capitol was wrong, and I am deeply regretful to have done so, Rukstales said. Sentencing held on 11/12/2021, he was sentenced to 30 days of incarceration. A spokeswoman for Cogensia on Thursday said Rukstales was put on a leave of absence pending the companys investigation of the matter. Authorities identified Steele-Smith by reviewing surveillance footage and comparing her Facebook photos to her drivers license. 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. Could new DNA tech crack the JonBenet Ramsey case? Bradley Rukstales speaking to local media. Next time (and there WILL be a next time) we will have learned and we will be stronger, Caldwell said in a message to others after the meeting, according to court documents. Earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper dubbed Ryan a cheerleader for the Jan. 6 attack and sentenced her to 60 days in federal prison, which shell begin serving in January. Those details surfaced as Bradley Rukstales, 53, of Inverness, on Tuesday became the first known defendant from Illinois to plead guilty to his role in the breach. Officers then took Leffingwell into custody, it said. 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Bradley Rukstales, 52, of Inverness, was arrested by the Capitol Police and David Fitzgerald, 48, of Roselle, was arrested by the Washington Metropolitan police. According to court documents, Packer was arrested by FBI on Jan. 13 in Norfolk on a warrant out of the District of Columbia. His wife, Jeanette, said her husband, a disabled veteran, never went into the Capitol building itself. 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. 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. "Cogensia President and CEOBrad Rukstaleshas been terminated by the company's Board of Directors effective immediately," the company announced in a release. Be there, will be wild! he tweeted Dec. 19 and went directly to the Capitol from the airport. Joel Schiltz, senior vice president and Chief Operating Officer of Cogensia has been named Acting CEO. Portland mayor slugged by social justice activist as he at Tom Sandoval, Raquel Leviss planned to confess affair to Ariana before getting caught, Tom Sizemore And The Dangerous Burden of Desperation, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant allegedly flashes gun at a strip club, Kellyanne Conway and George Conway to divorce, Canadian teacher with size-Z prosthetic breasts placed on paid leave. 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. This agent was not only present for these events, she publicly boasted about them and celebrated them.. As with dozens of other defendants who pleaded guilty to that charge, three other charges were dropped at sentencing under the terms of the plea deal. His ex-wife told a local newspaper that he was a supporter of the president. The FBI was informed of a screenshot on Twitter showing Sidorski inside the Capitol building wearing a black sweatshirt with American Supremacist on the front. Additionally, about 40 others have been arrested and charged with crimes including unlawful entry, curfew violations and firearms-related crimes. 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. "He wasn't involved. Fitzgerald also was charged with a curfew violation. Have a tip or story idea? Emailus. Late Friday, a day after he was placed on leave, Cogensia terminated Rukstales. I condemn acts of violence.. I hope they come for me my videos will show the peace and the lies on the news. 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. Another suburban Chicago man, a self-employed tattoo artist from Roselle, was also arrested in Washington on Wednesday. She claimed he did not take part in the storming of the Capitol building. That is why I came to Washington, D.C. on that day, and brought my family.. . A suburban Chicago man and the CEO of a data analytics firm who was arrested during the U.S. Capitol riot has been charged for his involvement in the events, according to the Department of Justice. Wife of missing California DJ says he 'will not be coming back' 7 minutes ago . I was in the wrong place at the wrong time - and I regret my part in that. Without qualification and as a peaceful and law-abiding citizen, I condemn the violence and destruction that took place in Washington. Fitzgerald could not be reached for comment. There were signs of a violent riot everywhere, and he willingly joined it, federal prosecutors wrote. Bradley Rukstales, 53, of Inverness, Illinois, and the former CEO of data analytics firm Cogensia, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols. Here are the Virginia residents who have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. 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.". 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. Another law-enforcement agency in Washington, the Metropolitan Police Department, said they arrested David Fitzgerald, 48, and charged him with unlawful entry on federal ground and breaking curfew near the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday evening. 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.. Prosecutors used this screenshot of Boyd Camper from a CBS News clip in the federal case against him. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Rukstales was arrested on 1/11/21. Fitzgerald's wife told NBC 5 her husband was there "to support [President Donald Trump" and was "just trying to leave" when he was arrested. The lawless destruction of the U.S. Capitol building was an attack against one of our Nations greatest institutions, Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said in a statement. 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. 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. I'm trying to figure out how I could be there all day and miss all this violence and destruction I'm seeing on tv. "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. Fitzgerald is a self-employed tattoo artist, according to his social-media accounts and company filings with state officials. Rukstales eldest daughter, a teacher in her mid-20s, wrote in a letter to the judge that they disagree politically but that he shouldnt be defined by his actions on Jan. 6. 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.". I have no idea why he went there, she said of the Trump rally. I'm sorry for my part in it," Rukstales told De Mar on Jan. 7. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. 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. The complaint says Alberts had a handgun with one round in the chamber and a full, 12-round capacity magazine, along with a second spare magazine. Two days ago, he wrote that the authorities were intending to deal more harshly with the pro-Trump activists than they had during last years civil-rights unrest: DC mayor calls up National Guard for our arrival tomorrow. Heres how. As police yelled for people to leave, one of the officers brushed up against Rukstales from behind his arm stretched out toward officers. F***ing [sic] God bless America., When someone told him about hundreds of protesters getting inside the Capital [sic] Building, Fitzgerald told him, Im here., Another commenter asked for more details on what was happening there, and Fitzgerald replied, Chaos.. He was fired by the company the same day he was hit with federal charges for his role in the riot. 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. It was the second inmate death at the jail within two days. A U.S. Capitol Police officer died from injuries Friday. Four people died, one of thema woman from San Diegowho was shot and killed inside the Capitol. Brad Rukstales is an Illinois businessman who served as the CEO of data analytics company Cogensia and was among those arrested in Washington, D.C., for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol on. 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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. 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. 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, 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. All members of the sextet were arrested. According to the Washington Post, Caldwell began coordinating with the Oath Keepers soon after the election. Eric Munchel. Bradley Rukstales, 53, of Inverness, Illinois, and the former CEO of data analytics firm Cogensia, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols. Rukstales was fired from Cogensia on the day he was charged federally. When they stopped him, he allegedly punched a Capitol Police officer repeatedly with a closed fist. The officer was allegedly struck on a helmet and in the chest. Pro-Trump rioters who invaded the building also stole at least two laptops and one iPad from the offices of three Democratic lawmakers. So, he has yet to come forth to tell about his possible married life with his wife and having children. 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. 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 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. Youre under arrest.. He hosted members at his Virginia home in Clarke County for a Nov. 14 pro-Trump protest in Washington that turned violent, prosecutors alleged. Rukstales offered the following statement Friday evening: I am sorry for my actions that day and accept the courts decision. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Bradley Rukstales of Inverness,. I am already working on the next D.C. op.. 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. Sweet and Fitchett, of Matthews County were charged with refusing to leave the Capitol after entering the building on Jan. 6. 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. All of those charges are on the table. 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. It's also been important to me to control my own destiny. 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. Three other people died after suffering medical emergencies related to the breach, said Robert Contee, chief of the citys Metropolitan Police Department. It is also fair to say that I was personally frustrated and concerned with our countrys political discourse after the 2020 election, Rukstales said. 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. He apologized for his. sentenced her to 60 days in federal prison. 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I think there will be real violence for all of us next time. He did not return messages but his wife said he had spent the night in jail in Washington. Detectives were questioning a person who was inside the home at the time. Rukstales, of Inverness, pleaded guilty to his role in the riot in August. Boyd Camper was sentenced Friday to 60 days in prison, a month more than was given to Bradley Rukstales. My decision to enter the Capitol was wrong, and I am deeply regretful to have done so. Media coverage of the events identified Packer, a Newport News man with a full gray beard who was seen in footage wearing a sweatshirt with the words CAMP AUSCHWITZ outside and inside the Capitol on Jan. 6. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. She added that the CEO threw a chair in the direction of the officers, but nobody was ever in danger of being hit. Brad was acting as an individual, not as CEO of Cogensia when he was arrested, the spokeswoman told WBEZ. '", 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. Another suburban man also was arrested Wednesday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Following their arrests for their alleged part in the insurrection, Robertson and Fracker were both fired by the police department. They released the statement below. Some defendants are accused of bringing weapons to Capitol Hill. Campaign finance records show that he contributed thousands of dollars to Donald Trumps 2020 campaign. Prosecutors are accusing Caldwell, 66, of planning anti-government activities with members of the extremist militant group, dating back to the aftermath of the November election. The complaint against Alberts alleges he was identified using a Maryland drivers license. I had no idea people were breaking in and that destruction was happening, she said. Rukstales pleaded guilty in August to a misdemeanor offense of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building as part of a plea agreement. Rukstales'. He was among those arrested in Washington, D.C. for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Federal prosecutors have asked for a 45-day sentence for Bradley Rukstales a former tech CEO who pleaded guilty to charges in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Rukstales, CEO of Schaumburg-based tech company Cogensia, was one of the people arrested by police after a group of domestic terrorists stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attack. HuffPost reported Feb. 10 that Hemenway was released from prison in 2013 after serving five years on rape, sexual battery and criminal confinement charges. Keep poking us.. In 2020, Rukstales donated to several Republican candidates, including $2,600 to . Earlier this year, Rukstales, of Inverness, pleaded guilty to the following charges for taking part in the Capitol riot. Rukstales is the CEO of a suburban Illinois company. @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. His wife, Jeanette, said her husband, a disabled veteran, never went into the Capitol building itself. The U.S. Capitol Police said Thursday they arrested Bradley Rukstales, who lives in Inverness, and charged him with unlawful entry. When the officer told colleagues Alberts had a gun, he allegedly tried to flee but was caught by officers. Funny. 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.
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