Loading ...Federal authorities have charged the son of a Brooklyn Supreme Court judge who stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.
Aaron Mostofsky, 34, son of Judge Steven “Shlomo” Mostofsky, was arrested Tuesday morning at his brother’s home in Brooklyn, according to a source.
He was charged with theft of government property, knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, impeding government business and unlawful entry and disorderly conduct, according to a criminal complaint.
Videos taken by The Yeshiva World show a swarm of FBI agents outside Mostofsky’s Flatbush home, talking with NYPD officers and removing what appears to be the same the fur coat that Mostofsky was wearing in the deadly Jan. 6 riot.
Mostofsky was also sporting a clear riot shield and bulletproof vest with a “police” insignia in photos taken inside the Capitol building, prompting the theft of government property charge.
“The police riot shield and police vest are items of value belonging to the United States, specifically the U.S. Capitol Police,” wrote FBI agent Michael Attard in the complaint.
The value of the vest and shield together is just over $2,000, court papers say.
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Aaron Mostofsky’s friend told The News that his pal was proud of his actions.
“He’s very happy. He feels like what he did was for the country, and I think I can agree with him,” said Joe Gold, who grew up with the man in Midwood.
Mostofsky is a registered Democrat, according to public records. His brother, Nachman Mostofsky, runs Chovevei Zion, the Jewish Heritage Preservation Society and is also a vice president of the South Brooklyn Conservative Club.
With News Wire Services