Russell James Peterson

Russell James Peterson, 34, of Rochester, Pennsylvania, traveled to Washington, D.C. for the Jan. 6, 2021 rally with his wife and mother, livestreamed himself from the Capitol's Crypt during the riot, and bragged on social media that he "had fun lol," though a claim by his mother that he "sat in Pelosi's chair" was later shown to be false. He pleaded guilty to one charge, parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building, with other charges dismissed. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, citing his own boastful comments, sentenced him on 12/1/2021 to 30 days of incarceration, a $10 special assessment, and $500 in restitution.