![]() Was this Captain America wannabe actually Filipino? Here's what a regular walis tambo looks like. Naturally, this got many Pinoys on the internet curious. The man had fashioned his shield out of a walis tambo, which is a traditional broom used in many Filipino households, usually made of rattan and grass. Now, who else would bring a walis tambo and wear an upside down flag to a riot? /q2xvSuC2eY Unfortunately, among the many pale white folk that decided it was time to 'free' their country, there were people of color as well – including a Filipino-American who dressed up as some weird version of 'Captain America', complete with shield.Ī photo of the man had been making its rounds on social media, clearly showing him (in the costume and with the broom) in the Capitol as the attack took place: Of course, that orange guy was the instigator for all this violent nonsense and gross misinformation, despite him claiming to have nothing to do with it. The insurrectionists were under the impression that the 2020 Elections were 'stolen' by the Democrats as a way to get Joe Biden into Office. 6 uprising.On January 6, 2021, roughly 2,500 supporters of then President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Lazo is one of at least 12 residents from Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas who have been charged in connection to the Jan. ![]() His defense attorney said he did not encourage violence, did not search through sensitive documents, did not make incendiary posts on social media and cooperated with law enforcement. ![]() The defense argued he should receive a lighter sentence because, among other factors, he did not breach the building, only entering behind someone who propped the door open. Prosecutors sought a 90-day sentence for Lazo with an additional 36 months of probation and 60 hours of community service. Cooper ordered Lazo to pay restitution of $500. In addition to his 45-day jail sentence, U.S. He initially pleaded not guilty to all four charges before accepting a deal in which he agreed to plead guilty to the latter charge, which carried a maximum sentence of six months in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Lazo was charged with knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds or in a Capitol building, and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. While he was under pretrial supervision, Lazo was charged and convicted of domestic violence, court documents show. His wife told investigators that she told Lazo to dispose of everything he had with him that day, including his phone, after learning he went inside the Capitol. In the days after the riot, Lazo deleted his primary Facebook account and told investigators he disposed of his clothing and additional gear he wore shortly after returning from Washington. Kramer added that Lazo regrets going to the Capitol and “lending his voice to a falsehood about a fraudulent election.” ![]() Lazo’s defense attorney argued he was manipulated by Trump to believe numerous falsehoods including that Trump had won the election and Pence had the power to overturn the results. He joined in the chants of “Our house!” as he walked through the building. He was wearing a black helmet, orange goggles and an American flag as a cape, court documents said. Once inside, Lazo walked through the Rotunda and other areas, and briefly entered the Senate Gallery near where the election certification proceedings had been held. The memo also notes that Lazo “did not personally engage in violence or property destruction” but he told someone on social media that he was bringing a baton and pepper spray. Lazo was one of the first rioters to enter from the Upper West Terrace doors, which had been breached about one minute prior to him going inside, according to prosecutor’s sentencing memo. Lazo entered the Capitol at 2:34 p.m., about 14 minutes after the members of the House and Senate, including then-Vice President Mike Pence, were evacuated from the Senate Chamber. Lazo spent about 19 minutes in the Capitol, according to the statement of offense filed in federal court. E-Pilot Evening Edition Home Page Close MenuĪ federal judge sentenced Norfolk resident Kene Brian Lazo to 45 days in jail Thursday after he pleaded guilty to one charge related to his role in the Jan. ![]()
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