Jan 8, 2021
A Schuylkill County man is being confirmed as one of five people who died during the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Benjamin Phillips, of Ringtown, died from a medical emergency during the protests. Meanwhile, there are also about a dozen Pennsylvanians who were arrested during the riot. The charges they face include curfew violations as well as unlawful entry and weapons possession.
These two local residents attended Wednesday's rally in Washington DC and they both say they are not happy with how the way the day ended.
"I don't condone anything that was done violently," one protester said. Another said,