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Washington DC Mother-Son Duo Sentenced for Roles in January 6th Capitol Breach
Washington DC – In a recent development, a New York woman and her son were sentenced for their actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Maryann Mooney-Rondon, 57, of Watertown, New York, and her son Rafael Rondon, 25, were found guilty of felony charges related to the breach.
According to court documents and the stipulated evidence presented in court, on January 6, 2021, Maryann Mooney-Rondon and Rafael Rondon attended a rally on the Ellipse with other protesters before marching to the Capitol. They illegally entered the grounds at the U.S. Capitol building and made their way into the office suite of the Speaker of the House. In this conference room, they assisted an unidentified male in the theft of a laptop computer.
The pair then moved to the Senate Gallery, where each stole an escape hood with a satchel, a filtering respiratory protective device maintained for members of Congress and staff. After stealing the device, they exited the Capitol building at approximately 2:52 p.m.
Maryann Mooney-Rondon was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb to five years of probation with the first 12 months to be served in home incarceration. She was also ordered to pay $3,657.51 in restitution, a fine of $7,500, and perform 350 hours of community service.
Rafael Rondon was sentenced to five years of probation, consecutive to a separate federal sentence in the Northern District of New York, with the first 12 months to be served in home incarceration. He was also ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution and perform 350 hours of community service.
The investigation into the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, remains ongoing. Anyone with tips can call 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov.
Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Public Corruption|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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