These New Yorkers Are Accused of Taking Part in the Capitol Riot
Several people from President Trump’s home state were seen in or around the melee. Some now face federal charges.
Aaron Mostofsky, right, was arrested in Brooklyn and was facing four federal charges, including stealing government property. Credit.Manuel Balce Ceneta/Associated Press
Published Jan. 13, 2021Updated April 6, 2021
A nationwide manhunt that followed the riot at the United States Capitol in January has led to criminal charges for more than 175 people.
Many face unlawful entry and disorderly conduct charges, but more grievous charges are expected for some, according to law enforcement officials including sedition.
A Utica area resident was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday following the siege at the U.S. Capitol building following a President Trump rally that seemed to ignite some supporters.
William Arthur Leary, who owns Estate Homes in Schuyler, a manufactured home business, was one of the many arrested by the FBI following Wednesday s attacks on the House and Senate as they attempted to carry out the counting of electoral college votes that showed Joe Biden the winner of the presidential election, according to AP.
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Leary told the Associated Press on Friday that he strongly believes the election was stolen from Trump and that he went to Washington to show his support.