Philip Sean Grillo, a candidate for the congressional seat vacated by former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), was convicted of five charges linked to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The Justice Department announced Grillo’s conviction, which includes a felony for obstructing an official proceeding and misdemeanors for entering a restricted building, disorderly conduct, and demonstrating in the Capitol. Grillo, representing New York’s Assembly District 24, is among 19 candidates vying for the Long Island seat after Santos’s historic removal from Congress. Governor Kathy Hochul (D) scheduled a special election for February 13.
Grillo, who has not yet been sentenced, was reportedly at the forefront of rioters confronting police and entered the Capitol through a broken window, carrying a megaphone. Inside, he declared, “I’m here to stop the steal. It’s our F—ing House,” and recorded videos, including one of him smoking marijuana. Despite his congressional candidacy, Grillo claimed unawareness of Congress meeting in the Capitol. Arrested on February 23, 2021, Grillo’s case is part of over 1,230 charges since the insurrection, with more than 440 individuals accused of assaulting law enforcement.
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