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Manny Ramos

Illinois man pleads guilty to felony charge in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

Federal authorities say this is Matthew Capsel (Federal court records)

An Illinois man who attacked National Guard troops at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for interfering with law enforcement officers during civil disorder.

Matthew Capsel, 28, now faces up to five years in prison, along with potential fines.

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