Hale-Cusanelli’s lawyer argued that he had a Black roommate and therefore he can coexist peacefully with minorities, even if he holds “repugnant” views on race. And they mentioned that some coworkers at the Navy base where he worked in New Jersey felt afraid to confront him about his racist and sexist comments. They said they were worried he might go after an informant who gave the FBI information that helped their case. Prosecutors brought up police reports from last year where Jewish people accused him of harassment. But prosecutors wanted him jailed anyway, because of the risk that his neo-Nazi ideology could lead to violence in the future. His lawyer pointed out Tuesday that he wore a suit - and not tactical gear - to the Capitol. Hale-Cusanelli hasn’t been accused of committing any acts of violence during the January 6 insurrection. The case presented a test for the Justice Department. “There’s a lot in here that makes me worried about that.” “Every judge is afraid of releasing somebody who then goes crazy,” McFadden, a Trump appointee, said during the hearing. He pleaded not guilty during the hearing to a seven-count indictment, including a felony charge of obstructing congressional proceedings. Capitol breach.He has been in jail since his arrest in January. More than a dozen people from the Philadelphia area were arrested in the aftermath of the U.S. Capitol Police officer, 40-year-old Brian Sicknick from South River, New Jersey, died from injuries he suffered during Wednesday’s riot.Ī Pennsylvania man, 50-year-old Benjamin Philips of Ringtown, Pennsylvania, died from a medical emergency and was among four others who died during the violent mob. Philadelphia police opened their own internal affairs case into one of their officers after she allegedly attended the Trump rally that preceded the riots at the U.S. Robert Sanford, 55, from Upper Chichester, was arrested early Thursday morning and was formally charged via a virtual federal hearing.
Last week, a retired Chester firefighter was arrested by the FBI for allegedly hurling a fire extinguisher at police inside the U.S. No images of Cusanelli have been released at this time. He was arrested on charges including knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, disrupting the orderly conduct of government business, violent entry and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building, obstructing a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder, and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building.
He reportedly maintains a “secret” security clearance and has access to a variety of munitions.Ĭusanelli also allegedly posted under a White Supremacist and Nazi Sympathizer linked YouTube account prior to going to the rally. Officials say Cusanelli is a contractor at the Naval Weapons Station Earle. The Naval Criminal Investigative Services, known as NCIS, began to investigate Cusanelli after receiving a tip. Timothy Hale Cusanelli, of Monmouth County, reportedly admitted to attending the rally at the Capitol and encouraging other members of the mob to “advance.” Wrigley was arrested on charges of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority and violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.Ī New Jersey man was also recently arrested for his involvement in the riots. He was arrested in the Middle District of Pennsylvania on Friday. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A Pennsylvania man has been arrested for his participation in the US Capitol riot. Federal officials say Andrew Wrigley posted pictures and videos of himself in and outside the Capitol during the riot.
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