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Son Of Prestigious Brooklyn Judge, Charged For Role In Violent Capitol Riot

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Son Of Prestigious Brooklyn Judge Charged For Role In Violent Capitol Riot

The son of a prestigious Brooklyn judge is facing multiple federal charges for his role in last week’s deadly riots at the US Capitol.

Aaron Mostofsky was charged with theft of government property, illegal entry into a restricted area, and disorderly conduct. He was caught on video with numerous items that he had stolen from the Capitol, and was ranting about how the election was stolen from Donald Trump.

In the FBI’s criminal complaint, Mostofsky also posted to social media as far back as 2018 about wanting to protest or riot due to Republican election defeats.

“In the video interview ‘Aaron’ states that he took a police riot shield that he found on floor,” the court papers note. “‘Aaron’ then motioned to the police vest on his chest, in what appears to be him indicating that he also found that item on the floor and took it into his possession.”

RELATED: 2 Capitol Police Officers Suspended, 10 More Under Investigation Over Deadly Pro-Trump Riot

Mostofsky is the son of prominent Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Shlomo Mostofsky, who is also a leader in the Orthodox Jewish community. The judge has not yet commented on his son’s arrest.

As we reported, at least five people have died following last week’s violent riot.

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