Crime & Safety
Delco Man At Jan 6 Capitol Riot Pleads Guilty
Richard Michetti, of Ridley Park, was charged in connection with the riot after his ex-girlfriend reported him to the FBI, authorities said.
RIDLEY PARK, PA — A Delaware County man has pleaded guilty after he was charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the United States Capitol Building.
According to federal authorities, Richard Michetti, of Ridley Park, pleaded guilty to obstruction of an official proceeding Tuesday.
Michetti was charged after his ex-girlfriend reportedly turned him in to the FBI after he was involved in the riot.
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Michetti is alleged to have texted his ex-girlfriend on Jan. 6 from the United States Capitol, calling her "a moron" if she didn't "see the election was stolen," a line echoed by President Donald Trump with no evidence to support it, according to court records.
His ex-girlfriend turned over text messages, photos, and videos sent to her from Michetti to the FBI on Jan. 7, court documents show.
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The documents show photos of a man, alleged to be Michetti, inside the Capitol amid others on Jan. 6
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