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Brooklyn Judge's Son Pleads Guilty In January 6th Case

This is what happens when you give an interview from a crime scene.

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Shortly after the January 6th attempted coup, Aaron Mostofsky, son of New York Supreme Court Judge Shlomo Mostofsky, was identified as one of the participants in the storming of the Capitol building. Of course, the sleuthing required wasn’t too difficult — he did give an interview to the New York Post from the Capitol building where he identified himself as “Aaron from Brooklyn.” (And his pelt regalia and policy vest and shield baring the words “United States Capitol Police,” gave him a distinctive look that made him an easy target for satire.)

And only days after that, Mostofsky was arrested. And today, in front of U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg of the District of Columbia, Mostofsky plead guilty to civil disorder, theft of government property, and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds. As reported by Law.com., the judge had this to say about Mostofsky’s crimes:

“You were not up against the police line when the officers tried to move the fence, but you did join the group of rioters who were resisting the police, lending your weight and strength to the efforts to break through the police line,” Boasberg said.

Mostofsky faces a maximum sentence of seven years, though Boasberg said the expected guideline range is between 12 and 18 months. Mostofsky’s ultimate sentence could fall above or below the guidelines.

Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter (@Kathryn1).

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