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. Rukstales offered the following statement Friday evening: I am sorry for my actions that day and accept the courts decision. 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. 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.". Caldwell is charged with conspiring with member of the Oath Keepers to assault the Capitol on Jan. 6. 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"This decision was made because Rukstales' actions were inconsistent with the core values of Cogensia," Schlitz said in a statement. The complaint against Alberts alleges he was identified using a Maryland drivers license. Today, it all becomes worth it. I think photos for the news were staged. Bradley Rukstales, of Inverness, is the CEO of Schaumburg-based Cogensia, which acknowledged his arrest in a statement on social media . 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? 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It is also fair to say that I was personally frustrated and concerned with our countrys political discourse after the 2020 election, Rukstales said. 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. Fitzgerald also was charged with a curfew violation. Rukstales was arrested on 1/11/21. "In a moment of extremely poor judgment following the Jan. 6 rally in . 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 think its horrible that happened. He was among those arrested in Washington, D.C. for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, 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. PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week: Meet Benny! Pro-Trump rioters who invaded the building also stole at least two laptops and one iPad from the offices of three Democratic lawmakers. Keep poking us.. 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. 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. Fitzgerald also was charged with a curfew violation. The U.S. Capitol Police said Thursday they arrested Bradley Rukstales, who lives in Inverness, and charged him with unlawful entry. 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. 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 have come to realize the weight of my actions, and immensely regret following others into the Capitol. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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. Rukstales' exclusive interview with CBS 2's Charlie De Mar has been presented as evidence against the defendant. "Tom is a wonderful man. Following their arrests for their alleged part in the insurrection, Robertson and Fracker were both fired by the police department. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. He was released on personal recognizance on 1/12/21. Campaign finance records show that he contributed thousands of dollars to Donald Trumps 2020 campaign. Just like details about his wife, he is yet to reveal the identity of his family members. 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. Pro-Trump rioters who invaded the building also stole at least two laptops and one iPad from the offices of three Democratic lawmakers. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols also ordered Bradley Rukstales, of Inverness, Illinois, to pay $500 in restitution, court records show. The six individuals, like others in the larger crowd, willfully refused the order to leave, the police officer said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He has also lived in other parts of the U.S. including California, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. David Fitzgerald, of Roselle, also faces charges of unlawful entry and a curfew violation, according to Metropolitan police. He was. Rukstales told the judge that he was "careful . Dec 31, 2022 For 25 years die-hard Michigan Wolverines fans have endured a roller coaster of agony and close calls. 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. When do they dye the Chicago River Green? This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. In a statement Thursday night, Rukstales apologized for his actions. The death camps gate read, Arbeit mact frei, which translates in English to work makes freedom, the FBI affidavit states. 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. 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. Court documents state that Sidorski, 46, was identified by two former employees from video footage taken in the Capitol. He added: "I had nothing to do with charging anybody or anything or any of that. She added that the CEO threw a chair in the direction of the officers, but nobody was ever in danger of being hit. 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. Bradley Rukstales, an Illinois man arrested in Wednesday's Capitol riots, told local reporters that joining the protesters was the "single worst personal decision" of his life. 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 Chicago-based firm @properties said on Twitter it fired Libby Andrews after she posted on social media about storming the Capitol, saying the company does not condone violence, destruction or illegal activities., Chicago real estate agent Libby Andrews, foreground, poses at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The men, 23, were exiting a building about 2 a.m. in the 100 block of West Kinzie Street when a fight broke out between them and three other people. The time stamp on the video is 7:21 p.m. Washington time. Here are 13 more things about the Illinois native: Bradley Rukstales, 53, of Inverness was sentenced to 30 days in prison and ordered to pay $500 in restitution. We will bring the most maximum charges we can, he said. LaRock attended the Jan. 6 Stop the Steal rally in D.C. but said he did not enter the U.S. Capitol. . Additional photos and posts to STEELE-SMITHs Facebook account include a post stating, Weve stormed the castle., On her Facebook page, the FBI found a conversation in which Steele-Smith stated: "I was there. 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.. 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.
