2 Chicago-area men charged in Jan. 6 Capitol attack, prosecutors say

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Saturday, November 9, 2024 4:21AM
2 Chicago-area men charged in Jan. 6 attack: prosecutors
2 Chicago-area men charged in Jan. 6 attack: prosecutorsMichael Mollo, Jr. from Oak Lawn and Emil Kozeluh from Palos Heights are the latest Chicago-area men to be charged in the January 6 Capitol attack.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two Chicago-area men are facing federal charges after they allegedly stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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Prosecutors said Friday that Michael Mollo, Jr. from Oak Lawn and Emil Kozeluh from Palos Heights were seen in surveillance images during the attack on the Capitol.

They are facing several charges, including disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

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