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$In this Jan. 6, 2021, photo, rioters, including Dominic Pezzola, center with police shield, are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. The Proud Boys and Oath Keepers make up a fraction of the more than 300 Trump supporters charged so far in the siege that led to Trump's second impeachment and resulted in the deaths of five people, including a police officer. But several of their leaders, members and associates have become the central targets of the Justice Department’s sprawling investigation. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)$

In this Jan. 6, 2021, photo, rioters, including Dominic Pezzola, center with police shield, are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. The Proud Boys and Oath Keepers make up a fraction of the more than 300 Trump supporters charged so far in the siege that led to Trump's second impeachment and resulted in the deaths of five people, including a police officer. But several of their leaders, members and associates have become the central targets of the Justice Department’s sprawling investigation. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Rochester man charged in Capitol riots pleads not guilty

By Spectrum News Staff Rochester

PUBLISHED 3:59 PM ET May 25, 2021 PUBLISHED 3:59 PM EDT May 25, 2021

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester man accused of taking part in the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol made a virtual appearance in federal court.

Dominic Pezzola, 43, pleaded not guilty to 10 charges Tuesday. Among the charges against him is conspiracy, assault and obstruction of an official proceeding. He is accused of stealing a riot shield from Capitol Police, breaking a window at the Capitol and being one of the first protesters inside.

Pezzola remains in custody for now. He is due back in court on August 2.

Rochester man charged in Capitol riots pleads not guilty

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