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.. Only a day after 53-year-old Bradley Rukstales entered the Capitol building, the now-former Cogensia CEO posted a lengthy statement on his Twitter account. The man, 28, was shot in the left shoulder about 12:45 p.m. Saturday while in the 1000 block of West 59th Street. On Jan. 8, law enforcement received a tip online that Steele-Smith, of Gloucester, posted photos from inside the Capitol on her personal Facebook page. Two Trump Supporters From Chicago Suburbs Arrested in D.C. 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. First published on November 4, 2021 / 9:57 PM. 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. Rukstales is the CEO of Cogensia, according to the firms website. 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. 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. Be there, will be wild! he tweeted Dec. 19 and went directly to the Capitol from the airport. Rukstales issued a statement late Thursday evening, admitting he was among the mob, and said the arrest was his first. 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. 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 emphasized that latter point. I was in the wrong place at the wrong time - and I regret my part in that. Experts say some could face the rarely used seditious conspiracy charge. In a post to Twitter this Thursday, Rukstales' employer announced that he has been placed on leave while they assessed the situation. "Tom has served our country in a long and distinguished career in the U.S. military. The pair were among six individuals positioned toward the front of a crowd close to Capitol Police Officers who were responding to the rioters, a Capitol Police officer said in a statement of fact. Keep poking us.. 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. "It turned into chaos," Rukstales said of the riot when he talked to De Mar on Jan. 7. . 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.. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A Chicago real estate agent, who was at the scene that day, was also fired from @properties after posting on social media about her attendance. Fitzgerald could not be reached for comment. The complaint also said Leffingwell spontaneously apologized for striking the officer.. He was among 13 charged Thursday with various federal offenses, many for unlawful entry, according to the Department of Justice. Many are charged with unlawful entry or violent entry. Controversy over display by wife of @properties CEO reignites after Trump rally. 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. "The officer immediately turned around, brought Rukstales to the ground, and he and another officers dragged Rukstales behind their defensive line to be arrested," the charges alleged. 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.. 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. Pro-Trump rioters who invaded the building also stole at least two laptops and one iPad from the offices of three Democratic lawmakers. 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. 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. Dan Mihalopoulos is an investigative reporter on WBEZs Government & Politics Team. In a statement Thursday night, Rukstales apologized for his actions. NBC Chicago could not independently reach Rukstales to verify the remarks. "This decision was made because Rukstales' actions were inconsistent with the core values of Cogensia," Schlitz said in a statement. The joint session of Congress was suspended until shortly after 8 p.m. Vice President Pence remained in the United States Capitol from the time he was evacuated from the Senate Chamber until the session resumed, according to the complaints. 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. Were taking it very seriously.. Campaign finance records show that he contributed thousands of dollars to Donald Trumps 2020 campaign. The six individuals, like others in the larger crowd, willfully refused the order to leave, the police officer said. 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. We will bring the most maximum charges we can, he said. 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. When told that the officer who Leffingwell had struck was me, Leffingwell apologized to me for striking me, the complaining officer wrote. Rukstales was initially charged with unlawful entry in D.C. Superior Court, and federal prosecutors also later charged him with one count of 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 one count of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds. I have no idea why he went there, she said of the Trump rally. Fitzgerald's wife told NBC 5 her husband was there "to . 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. sentenced her to 60 days in federal prison. Fitzgerald also was charged with a curfew violation. . I had nothing to do with charging anybody or anything or any of that I was in the wrong place at the wrong time and I regret my part in that. 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. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols also ordered Bradley Rukstales, of Inverness, Illinois, to pay $500 in restitution, court records show. I think its horrible that happened. Eric Gavalek . Emailus. 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 the 2020 election cycle, Rukstales gave more than $25,000 to then-President Trumps campaign and Republican committees, according to The Associated Press. 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. That is why I came to Washington, D.C. on that day, and brought my family.. Rukistales was the first Illinois resident to plead guilty in the riots. 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. He is the chief executive of a Chicago-area company that provides data-marketing solutions. Rukstales was one of two suburban men arrested and charged during the riot aimed at thwarting a peaceful transfer of power Wednesday, authorities said. Rukstales is accused of throwing one of those chairs. Fitzgerald's wife told the Chicago Tribune that he was still in custody as of Thursday afternoon, when he was scheduled to be arraigned. 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. 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. 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. Bradley Rukstales, 52, of Inverness, was arrested by Capitol police, and David Fitzgerald, 48, of Roselle, was arrested by the Washington Metropolitan police. 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. Among the most notable Virginia residents charged in the insurrection are two police officers and a Navy veteran with alleged ties to the Oath Keepers, a far-right anti-government militia organization. Here are the Virginia residents who have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. 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. Officers then took Leffingwell into custody, it said. A state budget with firm fiscal foundation that shows tremendous progress? Or a cynical election-year ploy to buy votes? By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Bradley Rukstales, 53, of Inverness threw a . Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. (Libby Andrews). "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 . 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. 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. He was among those arrested in Washington, D.C. for his role in storming the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Rukstales also apologized to his family, colleagues and fellow countrymen for his actions. U.S. Capitol Police reported Rukstales arrest on Thursday. 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. Politically, my father and I are on opposite sides. I think photos for the news were staged. Court documents state that Sidorski, 46, was identified by two former employees from video footage taken in the Capitol. My husband is a disabled (Army) veteran. The guy in the white shirt told us to come this way; he said exit through the rear, Fitzgerald told an officer. That makes us want to run right out and shake their little weasel wording hands: 'Our CEO, Brad Rukstales' participated in the recent Washington DC protests. That was not his only public statement on the matter. The CEO of a Schaumburg-based technology company and a west suburban tattoo artist are among those charged with unlawful entry of the U.S. Capitol during Wednesdays riot, police officials said. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. He was released on personal recognizance on 1/12/21. 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. Charging documents say he "picked up one of the chairs at the bottom of the stairwell, and threw it in the direction of where the officers had retreated down the corridor.". I do not condone his actions that have led to those charges. Without qualification and as a peaceful and law-abiding citizen, I condemn the violence and destruction that took place in Washington.. U.S. attorneys from across the country have vowed to find and bring to justice any residents who participated in the insurrection aimed at thwarting the peaceful transfer of power. Without qualification and as a peaceful and law-abiding citizen, I condemn the violence and destruction that took place in Washington. 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. 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." 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. 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. 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. Bradley Rukstales, 52, of Inverness, was arrested by the Capitol Police and David Fitzgerald, 48, of Roselle, was arrested by the Washington Metropolitan police. WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. "This decision was made because Rukstales' actions were inconsistent with the core values of Cogensia," Schlitz said in a statement. Rukstales pleaded guilty in August to a misdemeanor offense of parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building as part of a plea agreement. Four people lost . Part of HuffPost Politics. 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. She claimed he did not take part in the storming of the Capitol building. He added: "I had nothing to do with charging anybody or anything or any of that. Additionally, about 40 others have been arrested and charged with crimes including unlawful entry, curfew violations and firearms-related crimes. 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.. 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, the company said after the arrest. The records show Fitzgerald pleaded not guilty Thursday and was ordered to stay out of Washington until his next court date, set for June. . It was the second inmate death at the jail within two days. Following their arrests for their alleged part in the insurrection, Robertson and Fracker were both fired by the police department. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols also ordered Bradley Rukstales, of Inverness, Illinois, to pay $500 in restitution, court records show. 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!. Detectives were questioning a person who was inside the home at the time. 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. 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. I think its horrible that somebody broke their way in, she said. Dec 31, 2022 For 25 years die-hard Michigan Wolverines fans have endured a roller coaster of agony and close calls. Rukstales is the CEO of Cogensia, according to the firm's website. Heres how. Then-Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, who stepped into the top Justice Department job when Barr resigned last month, told prosecutors in a memo in September that they should consider the use of seditious conspiracy charges against violent demonstrators, saying it does not require proof of a plot to overthrow the U.S. government despite what the name might suggest.. Brad was acting as an individual, not as CEO of Cogensia when he was arrested, the spokeswoman told WBEZ. Hemenway pleaded not guilty to the charges against him on Friday, Feb. 12. Bradley Rukstales, 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.". 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. 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. I've enjoyed being a business leader, where I parlayed my marketing statistics and business consultant career into building a powerhouse marketing services provider, with a team of brilliant and dedicated individuals, midwestern values, and a commitment to excellence, ethics, and community. 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. Both law enforcement and Trump supporters deployed chemical irritants during the hourslong occupation of the complex before it was cleared Wednesday evening. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Driver crashes into building after shooting, Man hospitalized with serious injuries after fire, Aurora, Chicago among the happiest cities in the. 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Each contained a description of the moment when Vice President Mike Pence and members of the House and Senate were told to evacuate their chambers. Please enter valid email address to continue. Rukstales'. 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. By the time she got there, she said, people were already all over the Capitol and no one was telling them to leave. According to court records, Hemenway lured his estranged wife to a hotel in 2004 where he handcuffed her and duct-taped her mouth shut. The chief executive officer of a company in Schaumburg and a tattoo artist from Roselle were among supporters of President Donald Trump who got arrested after a violent mob stormed the Capitol in Washington, D.C.,this week. I am aware of my fathers charges. 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.". The company said in a news release that Rukstales actions were inconsistent with the core values of Cogensia. Today, it all becomes worth it. 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. There was nothing negative going on at all.. 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. A U.S. Capitol Police officer died from injuries Friday. He hosted members at his Virginia home in Clarke County for a Nov. 14 pro-Trump protest in Washington that turned violent, prosecutors alleged. Others were photographed ransacking the building. When the officer told colleagues Alberts had a gun, he allegedly tried to flee but was caught by officers. We've received your submission. He did not return messages but his wife said he had spent the night in jail in Washington. All members of the sextet were arrested. He called it "the single worst decision of my life" and said he regrets taking part. I have come to realize the weight of my actions, and immensely regret following others into the Capitol. I condemn acts of violence.. 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. '", 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. 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. His reporting on the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell was featured on the Starz and Channel 4 documentary "Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell?" Fitzgerald was not among the 13 charged in federal court Thursday. Jan. 9 (UPI) --The man seen in a viral photo carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's lectern during Wednesday's riot in the U.S. Capitol has been arrested.Local residents identified the man as Adam . Rukstales' exclusive interview with CBS 2's Charlie De Mar has been presented as evidence against the defendant. 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. He has been placed on leave of absence while we assess the situation.. Bradley F. Rukstales is a white man from Illinois, United States. His wife, Jeanette, said her husband, a disabled veteran, never went into the Capitol building itself. 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