Two men from Vermilion County have been charged in federal court with illegally entering the United States Capitol during the January 6 insurrection attempt.
Douglas Wangler of Oakwood and Bruce Harrison of Fithian are each facing charges of entering a restricted building without lawful authority, disorderly conduct in a restricted building, disorderly conduct and parading a restricted building.
Authorities received multiple tips following the riot indicating that Wangler went inside the Capitol during the riot. They obtained an 11-second video showing Wangler standing next to a marble sculpture in the building and chanting “U.S.A.” A surveillance video also captured Wangler and a man identified as Harrison inside the building.
The men admitted to investigators that they entered the Capitol and took photos and videos inside, including next to George Washington’s crypt.
Both Wangler and Harrison had court appearances in Urbana on Friday. Their charges mean that at least eight men from central Illinois have been charged so far for their actions in the event.
