William Tryon

William Tryon, 70, of Selkirk, New York, attended a "Stop the Steal" rally south of the White House on Jan. 6, 2021 and walked with friends toward the U.S. Capitol, where he asked police for permission to enter, was refused, and was pepper-sprayed before entering through an unguarded entrance while carrying an American flag during the riot; after leaving the building, he stood atop a vehicle with a microphone chanting the lyrics of Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" and, according to prosecutors, compared the rioters' actions to the storming of Normandy. He pleaded guilty to one charge, entering a restricted building or grounds, with other charges, including violent entry and disorderly conduct, dismissed. He was sentenced on 1/14/2022 to 50 days of incarceration, 12 months of supervised release, a $25 special assessment, $500 in restitution, and a $1,000 fine.