A Florida man committed suicide on January 6, 2021 while awaiting trial for his actions at the U.S. Capitol, according to reports.
David Kennedy Homol, who lives in Umatilla, Florida, about 45 miles northwest of Orlando, and his much younger half-brother Dillon Homol went to the Capitol on that fateful day to participate in a “Stop the Steal” rally. I went to While there, David Homol He allegedly hit two police officers with a plastic flagpole before trespassing into the building with Dillon.
He sees it as “another heartbreaking story in the long-lasting aftermath of January 6th.”
Later that day, David reportedly sent Dillon a text message that read: “Today’s remarks were not inspired by Antifa. Many people who don’t carry firearms say, ‘God, America. Rest assured, this is not an armed rebellion. , this was clearly an expression of the strength of our people. ”
David Homol was not arrested until three years later, in January 2024. He was charged with a felony count of obstructing official business. Civil war.Assaulting, resisting, or obstructing certain police officers or the FBI; statement Said.
He is also guilty of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, disorderly or disruptive conduct in any restricted building or grounds, or causing bodily harm in any restricted building or grounds. He also faces numerous misdemeanor charges, including assault and disorderly conduct on public property. construction of the Capitol and acts of physical violence on Capitol grounds;
David Homol first came to the FBI’s attention after Dillon Homol was arrested in connection with the incident on January 6th. Dillon Homol, who is in his mid-20s, was acquitted last year of a felony charge of obstruction of justice, but was convicted of four related misdemeanor charges. Trespassing the Capitol. WUSA sentenced him to two years of probation. reportwas fined $4,000.
Her brother David was scheduled to have a hearing on the charges against him later this month. But on Tuesday, federal prosecutors moved to quash the case against him after his death was confirmed.
David Homol In fact, he passed away on April 18th. report It appears he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was only 55 years old.
Several people involved in the January 6 incident have since died by suicide, including four law enforcement officials. Matthew Perna37, of Pennsylvania, also took his own life in February 2022 while awaiting sentencing.
Blaze News’ Steve Baker, who is facing similar criminal charges for simply reporting on the events of January 6th as an independent journalist, said on that day that “mob mentality” dominated the crowd, and that It claims that “good people” have come to do “some stupid things.” Although Baker is not particularly knowledgeable about Homol’s case, he sees it as “another heartbreaking story in the long-lasting aftermath of January 6th.”
“Let’s hope there is no further loss of life and that this situation ends quickly,” Baker told Blaze News.
Homol’s attorney, Steven Sulzer, did not immediately respond to WUSA’s request for comment.
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