New York Man Pleads Guilty to Civil Disorder Related to Capitol Riot

New York Man Pleads Guilty to Civil Disorder in Capitol Riot

A resident of Hopewell Junction, New York, named Christopher D. Finney, aged 32, admitted guilt on Friday to a felony charge of civil disorder. This admission comes as a result of his involvement in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. On that day, fervent supporters of former President Donald J. Trump attempted to disrupt the certification process of the 2020 presidential election results.

Finney entered his plea before Judge Trevor N. McFadden in federal court located in the District of Columbia, as documented in court records. His sentencing is set to take place in January. According to his lawyer, Christopher Macchiaroli, Finney has “accepted full responsibility for his presence inside the U.S. Capitol” and is looking forward to the “closure” that he believes the sentencing will provide.

Finney is one of over 1,500 individuals who have faced criminal charges linked to the chaotic events of January 6. This riot saw supporters of Trump, including members of extremist far-right groups, resorting to violence in an attempt to halt Congress from certifying President Joe Biden as the legitimate winner of the 2020 election.

Similar to many others who have been charged, Finney traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in a rally. Court documents reveal that a video he recorded prior to the rally depicted him wearing plastic goggles and a protective plate-carrier vest. In this video, a knife was holstered on his hip, and plastic flex cuffs were stored in his vest’s pouches. Prosecutors highlighted a particularly alarming statement from Finney’s recording:

  • “We’re going to storm the Capitol,” he declared, as per prosecutors.
  • “We’re going to make sure that this is done correct and that Donald Trump is still our president.”

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