I had to google the company and immediately I notice their Google Maps review rating: 1.2 - 76 reviews - all about their CEO being "a klansman trying to overthrow our democracy" and similar.
Brad Rukstales, CEO of Cognesia, Arrested at U.S. Capitol Riot
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Re: Brad Rukstales, CEO of Cognesia, Arrested at U.S. Capitol Riot
#12Earlier quoted context omitted.
Unlikely > Rukstales was arrested for unlawful entry.
That may have been just what they needed to detain him. I suspect they can add other more severe charges once they have more evidence?
Absolutely. The arrest on trespassing and other low-level charges establishes his presence in the building at the time of the event and as an active participant. Next step are sedition charges.
Re: Brad Rukstales, CEO of Cognesia, Arrested at U.S. Capitol Riot
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#14Earlier quoted context omitted.
That may have been just what they needed to detain him. I suspect they can add other more severe charges once they have more evidence?
Absolutely. The arrest on trespassing and other low-level charges establishes his presence in the building at the time of the event and as an active participant. Next step are sedition charges.
Somehow I doubt this will happen. The jails in Portland aren't full of Antifa people.
Re: Brad Rukstales, CEO of Cognesia, Arrested at U.S. Capitol Riot
#15This is not really hacker news worthy
There are plenty of reports on twitter about the several characters/insurgents/anarchists that went in the capitol, not sure this belongs here.
Re: Brad Rukstales, CEO of Cognesia, Arrested at U.S. Capitol Riot
#16Earlier quoted context omitted.
Unlikely > Rukstales was arrested for unlawful entry.
That may have been just what they needed to detain him. I suspect they can add other more severe charges once they have more evidence?
He’s not being detained. He was charged and released the same day.
Re: Brad Rukstales, CEO of Cognesia, Arrested at U.S. Capitol Riot
#17Such a non-apology from Mr. Rukstales. "I'm sorry that I got caught!"
I think you are being a bit harsh, his apology seems sincere and says a lot more than that.
Don't get me wrong, that doesn't begin to make up for his criminal behavior and I hope he is prosecuted for it. But we shouldn't make it impossible for people to retreat from mistakes.
Re: Brad Rukstales, CEO of Cognesia, Arrested at U.S. Capitol Riot
#18Such a non-apology from Mr. Rukstales. "I'm sorry that I got caught!"
I think you are being a bit harsh, his apology seems sincere and says a lot more than that. Don't get me wrong, that doesn't begin to make up for his criminal behavior and I hope he is prosecuted for it. But we shouldn't make it impossible for people to retreat from mistakes.
> I think you are being a bit harsh, his apology seems sincere and says a lot more than that.
When you read his apology, doesn't it sound like dishonesty? He's essentially saying he broke into Congress because he was really curious about all the commotion, and just wanted to see the the ruckus was about.
I mean, this strikes you as honest?
Re: Brad Rukstales, CEO of Cognesia, Arrested at U.S. Capitol Riot
#19Yeah article III section 3 of the United States Constitution is pretty clear, so is U.S code Title 18. Sorry is not gonna cut it not this time.
Re: Brad Rukstales, CEO of Cognesia, Arrested at U.S. Capitol Riot
#20"Our CEO, Brad Rukstales' participated in the recent Washington DC protests. Those actions were his own and not acting on behalf Cogensia nor do his actions in any way reflect the policies or values of our firm. He has been placed on leave of absence while we assess further." https://twitter.com/Cogensia/status/1347340504934047747 Sorry, but your CEO sets the values and policies for your firm. He was arrested for par…
Criminals still need jobs.
And moral clarity and standing are qualifications for organizational leadership, as opposed to mere technical competence. A tech CEO breaking into Congress to stop the certification of the US Presidency really calls judgment into question.