Brooklyn judge’s son pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges

WASHINGTON (AP) — A New York City judge’s son who referred to himself as a “caveman” eager to protest Donald Trump’s presidential election loss has pleaded guilty to storming the U.S. Capitol during the January 2021 insurrection. Aaron Mostofsky pleaded guilty to civil disorder, theft of government property, and entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds. Mostofsky is scheduled to be sentenced May 6. He faces 12 to 18 months in prison under federal sentencing guidelines. Mostofsky also agreed to pay $2,000 restitution. Mostofsky’s father is  New York state court Judge Steven Mostofsky.