Anthony Antonio, of Naperville, charged in January 6 attack on US Capitol

Anthony Antonio had been dwelling in Naperville previous to the rebellion.

Federal investigators mentioned when Antonio grabbed a bullhorn on the steps of the Capitol on Jan. 6 he was sporting a bulletproof vest as he introduced “this can be a peaceable protest now.”

He had additionally simply yelled at law enforcement officials: “1776 yet again.” He’s additionally quoted within the federal grievance saying, “You need conflict. We received conflict.”

Prosecutors level to social media video of Antonio, showing to be a pacesetter on the steps of the Capitol, earlier than the doorways and home windows have been breached and insurrectionists took over the nation’s heart of energy.

Within the federal grievance towards Antonio, authorities mentioned a photograph reveals him carrying a furnishings leg, they are saying was taken from the ransacked congressional workplace.

Antonio is going through 5 prices together with violent entry, disorderly conduct and destruction of presidency property.

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After the melee wound down, federal investigators mentioned Antonio appeared in an web interview and recounted what he had simply carried out.
“We wished to speak to you. You do not wish to discuss to us? That is how we do it. 1776 is again,” he mentioned.

The FBI plastered his image on a wished flier and mentioned witnesses known as to report that the person within the picture was from the Chicago space, particularly, Naperville.

Within the felony grievance, authorities present quite a few different footage of the person they are saying is Antonio, many taken from police physique cameras.

Though federal brokers say he has an Illinois driver’s license, had been dwelling in Naperville and was recognized by Chicago space witnesses, he nonetheless hasn’t been listed as being one of many Illinois insurrectionists from Jan. 6 as a result of they mentioned he was staying along with his mother and father in Delaware instantly earlier than the assault.

The 27-year-old Antonio is at present free on a signature bond from the Capitol assault prices. His subsequent court docket date is subsequent week in D.C.

Antonio has a brand new legal professional who simply filed an look within the case Wednesday. He has not responded to I-Staff messages.