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Shield-Wielding Jan. 6 Rioter With ‘Foxmania’ Pleads Guilty

‘HE BECAME HOOKED’

An attorney for Anthony Alexander Antonio suggested that his client stormed the U.S. Capitol in part because he’d watched too much Fox News.

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

Anthony Alexander Antonio holds a megaphone as he rallies rioters at the U.S. Capitol.
Department of Justice
Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

Breaking News Reporter

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