SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (WLS) — A man whose role in the U.S. Capitol riot caused his firing at an Illinois tech company has gotten prison time for his role in the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.Bradley Rukstales, 53, of Inverness was sentenced to 30 days in prison and ordered to pay $500 in restitution.
Prosecutors said threw a chair while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, investigators said. And while the sentence is short, it is a victory for the government. Rukstales asked for probation, as did the U.S. Probation Department.
The Donald Trump supporter pleaded guilty to willfully demonstrating and picketing inside the Capitol. Rukstales was fired as president and CEO of Cogensia, a Schaumburg-based tech company, after being charged.
“I condemn the violence and destruction that took place,” Rukstales said. “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.”
Rukstales is the first Illinois resident to be found guilty. At least 13 Illinoisans have been charged in Washington.
Prosecutors want a 45-day sentence, while the defense wants probation.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Copyright © 2021 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
ncG1vNJzZmhqZGy7psPSmqmorZ6Zwamx1qippZxemLyue82erqxnmaPDpr7NnqqsZZ2Wu26x12aqnKCRqrqjwdGgZK2dk516pLHOZqqepqSau6Sxw2arqGVjZXqlrdisZKKmXaW%2Fqr%2FOp2Sipl2qwG6vwKmgraecYr%2Bqu9NmmpqrlWQ%3D