Chicago man latest Illinoisan charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riots

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The US Capital is seen as National Guard secure the the grounds on February 08, 2021 in Washington, DC. Photo credit Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Federal agents in Chicago have arrested another person accused of being part of the U.S. Capitol riots.

Documents unsealed in Washington D.C. federal court on Tuesday allege that 44-year-old Athanasios Zoyganeles was part of the pro-Trump mob of supporters that stormed the building Jan. 6, 2021 as Congress was certifying the election results.

Images allegedly show him sitting at the desk of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Social media information suggests he's a resident of Chicago and a native of northwest Indiana.

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