Jan. 6 defendant commits suicide while awaiting sentencing

Mark Aungst, who was facing up to six months in prison and a $5,000 fine, killed himself on July 20, according to his obituary. He had pled guilty to a charge of demonstrating or parading in a restricted building and was due to be sentenced in September.

The deceased reportedly walked through the Capitol building taking photographs during the incident

• His obituary lists him as being survived by a daughter and other family members.
  1. Mark Aungst, who was facing up to six months in prison and a $5,000 fine, killed himself on July 20, according to his obituary.
  2. 6 Capitol riot has committed suicide, according to news wire reports.
  3. He had pled guilty to a charge of demonstrating or parading in a restricted building and was due to be sentenced in September.

   

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