Lindenhurst man pleads guilty for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riots

Prosecutors say Matthew Schmitz, a member of the Long Island Proud Boys, was part of the first group to storm past officers and shatter windows to get inside.

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Sep 25, 2024, 12:12 AM

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AB: Prosecutors say Matthew Schmitz, a member of the Long Island Proud Boys, was part of the first group to storm past officers and shatter windows to get inside.
A Lindenhurst man pleaded guilty to taking part in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
Prosecutors say Matthew Schmitz, a member of the Long Island Proud Boys, was part of the first group to storm past officers and shatter windows to get inside.
The 34-year-old faces up to a year in jail when he is sentenced in January. He could also have to pay up to $100,000 in fines.