The FBI is still looking for 350 people who committed violent acts that day, including 250 who attacked law enforcement officers. Bradley Rukstales of Inverness,. (Brad Rukstales) On the same day the U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in federal court against the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol building last Wednesday, Bradley Rukstales, a Schaumberg tech firm President and CEO, was fired for his role in the act of domestic terrorism. Bradley Rukstales was the CEO of Schaumburg-based Cogensia, which first acknowledged his arrest in a statement on social media and said he had been on leave while they "asses further." Four people lost . 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. The prosecutor noted that the pro-Trump mob, including Rukstales, threw chairs. A state budget with firm fiscal foundation that shows tremendous progress? Or a cynical election-year ploy to buy votes? 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. Part of HuffPost Politics. He called it "the single worst decision of my life" and said he regrets taking part. Wife of missing California DJ says he 'will not be coming back' 7 minutes ago . Funny. That is why I came to Washington, D.C. on that day, and brought my family.. His sweatshirt also had a skull on it with the text WORK BRINGS FREEDOM underneath, according to an FBI affidavit. A third Illinois man, 23-year-old Siham Raju, was arrested. Detectives were questioning a person who was inside the home at the time. The U.S. Capitol Police said Thursday they arrested Bradley Rukstales, who lives in Inverness, and charged him with unlawful entry. 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NBC Chicago could not independently reach Rukstales to verify the remarks. 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. 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 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. But Andrews, 56, said she was unaware anything illegal was happening. 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. 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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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. RUKSTALES, Bradley Case Number: 1:21-cr-41 Charge (s): Entering and Remaining in a Restricted Building; Disorderly and Disruptive Conduct in a Restricted Building; Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct in a Capitol Building; Parading, Demonstrating, or Picketing in a Capitol Building Location of Arrest: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington Case Status: In a statement Thursday night, Rukstales apologized for his actions. Sherwin said prosecutors plan to file 15 federal cases for crimes including unauthorized access and theft of property, and investigators are combing through reams of evidence to bring additional charges. 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. 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 offered the following statement Friday evening: I am sorry for my actions that day and accept the courts decision. Fitzgerald was not among the 13 charged in federal court Thursday. 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. Individuals in the crowd forced entry into the U.S. Capitol, including by breaking windows.. '", 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. Others were photographed ransacking the building. @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. "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 . 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. Douglas Sweet, Terry Brown, Bradley . He was among 13 charged with various federal offenses, many for unlawful entry, according to the Department of Justice. 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. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. David Fitzgerald, of Roselle, also faces charges of unlawful entry and a curfew violation, according to Metropolitan police. Though the company respects diverse political beliefs and the right to peaceful protest, he said, we unequivocally condemn the actions yesterday of the people who crossed police lines, threatened the safety of law enforcement and lawmakers, and attempted to threaten our countrys democratic process. 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.. In court, Bradley Rukstales, the former CEO ofSchaumburg-based tech company Cogensia,was ordered to pay $500 in restitution in addition to the 30 day sentence. The FBI has made more than 650 arrests in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, which represents roughly one-fourth of the total number of people who either unlawfully entered the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6 or committed violence on Capitol grounds. 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. Without qualification and as a peaceful and law-abiding citizen, I condemn the violence and destruction that took place in Washington., Offering sincere apologies for what he called his indiscretion, Rukstales added: I deeply regret that my actions have brought embarrassment to my family, colleagues, friends and fellow countrymen., It was the single worst decision of my life, he wrote. ", The company said Andrews "acknowledged on social media that she took part in 'storming the Capitol. Court records indicate Fitzgerald pleaded not guilty and is due back before a judge in June. Not all of his family agreed with his behavior or his politics, however. I have no excuse for my actions and wish that I could take them back.. De Mar then asked Rukstales if he was inside the Capitol the day before. 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. 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. 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. Kinzinger calls for invoking 25th Amendment: Trump is unmoored, Congress finalizes Bidens win, faces aftermath of pro-Trump riot at Capitol, Capitol attack not a finale, but an opening act, Quincy made it inside: 2 more Illinoisans charged in Capitol breach, A QAnon storefront in Winnetka? Bradley Rukstales speaking to local media. Sidorski was charged with four counts related to violent entry into the restricted grounds of the Capitol, CNN reported. It was the second inmate death at the jail within two days. According to an an FBI affidavit, Steele-Smith posted photos and videos outside the Capitol, with one claiming to be inside the office of House Speaker Pelosi. 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. The 52-year-old was the CEO of Schaumburg-based Cogensia, which acknowledged his arrest in a statement on social media and announced later Friday that he was fired. I am already working on the next D.C. op.. Court documents show numerous Facebook posts, selfies, and videos connecting to Hiles to events at and inside the Capitol, according to court documents. 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!. They released the statement below. A U.S. Capitol police officer affidavit filed in the case described the melee. . 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.