Schiller Park, Illinois man charged for Jan. 6 insurrection, allegedly assaulting federal officer

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A northwest suburban man appeared in court at the Dirksen Federal Building Wednesday after being arrested and charged for allegedly taking part in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

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Robin Lee Reierson, a 68-year-old from Schiller Park, is charged with assaulting a federal officer and entering the Capitol Building.

The judge released him on his own recognizance Wednesday after he agreed to turn over his firearms to his son.

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Prosecutors released photos that they say are Reierson pushing officers and attempting to grab one of their batons.