The son of a New York City judge who referred to himself as a “caveman” eager to protest Donald Trump’s presidential election loss pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges he stormed the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Aaron Mostofsky was seen inside the Capitol wearing a fur costume and a police bulletproof vest that he was accused of…
Aaron Mostofsky pleaded guilty to charges of civil disorder, theft of government property and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.
Mostofsky is scheduled to be sentenced May 6 and faces 12 to 18 months in prison under federal sentencing guidelines. He has also agreed to pay $2,000 restitution. Aaron Mostofsky was seen inside the Capitol wearing a fur costume and a police bulletproof vest that he was accused of stealing during the mayhem. He also gave a video interview inside the building, telling the New York Post he was there “to express my opinion as a free American that this election was stolen.”
Mostofsky is scheduled to be sentenced May 6. He faces 12 to 18 months in prison under federal sentencing guidelines, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said. Mostofsky also agreed to pay $2,000 restitution.
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