(Rochester, Pa.) A Rochester man is being charged after he traveled to the US Capital with his wife and mother to rally for Donald Trump. Russell James Peterson, of Rochester was arrested Friday on accusations that he participated in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S Capitol. Peterson is being charged with knowingly entering any restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct; disruptive conduct in the Capitol Buildings; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in the Capitol Buildings.
At an initial appearance hearing Friday afternoon, U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan granted Peterson release on a $10,000 unsecured bond. The prosecution is not seeking detention.
His wife and mother have not been charged with any crimes.