A Capitol rioter killed himself whereas awaiting sentencing — dying from a “damaged coronary heart” over his case and since “the justice system killed his spirit and his zest for all times,” in keeping with kin.
Matthew Perna, who pled responsible in December to 4 costs associated to the tried rebel, killed himself at house Friday.
“The fixed delays in hearings, and postponements dragged out for over a yr. Due to this, Matt’s coronary heart broke and his spirit died,” says his obituary in The Herald, an area newspaper in Sharon, Pa.
“Matt didn't have a hateful bone in his physique. He embraced folks of all races, earnings brackets and beliefs, by no means as soon as berating anybody for having completely different views,” the obit added.
Perna, 37, drove to Washington on Jan. 6 to attend former President Donald Trump’s rally and later entered the US Capitol, the place he was caught on video sporting a purple “Make America Nice Once more” hoodie and chanting “USA!” court docket data present.
The FBI additionally discovered a video of Perna speaking about strolling “proper into the Capitol constructing” with the aim of exposing former Vice President Mike Pence as a “traitor” because the veep tried to certify the 2020 presidential election, in keeping with data and the Pittsburgh Submit-Gazette.
Perna, a follower of the QAnon conspiracy motion, admitted to the FBI that he was on the Capitol for about 5 or 10 minutes however claimed he was pushed inside by a crowd and that he didn’t intend to enter the constructing, his prison grievance states. Throughout a subsequent interview, he copped to utilizing a metallic pole to faucet on a window contained in the Capitol as a result of he was “annoyed,” data present.
The Pennsylvania man pled responsible to all 4 costs he was hit with and was as a result of be sentenced April 1 within the US District Court docket District of Columbia in DC.
“He attended the rally on Jan. 6, 2021, to peacefully rise up for his beliefs. After studying that the FBI was on the lookout for him, he instantly turned himself in,” Perna’s household wrote in his obituary. “He entered the Capitol via a beforehand opened door (he didn't break in as was reported). He didn’t break, contact, or steal something. He didn't hurt anybody, as he stayed throughout the velvet ropes taking photos.
“For this act he has been persecuted by many members of his neighborhood, mates, kin, and individuals who had by no means met him. Many individuals had been quietly supportive, and Matt was actually grateful for them.”
Perna’s household famous that he graduated from Pennsylvania State College, liked animals and hung out touring all through Europe, Asia, South America, India and the US.
“Matt’s household stood by him throughout this devastating ordeal and are extraordinarily happy with his ardour for all times and his pursuit of many goals. His actions final yr usually are not appeared down upon, as an alternative his household is grateful and humbled by his braveness,” the obituary stated.
“They are saying God by no means provides anybody greater than they will deal with. That assertion is just not Biblical, neither is it true. Relaxation Straightforward Matt, you're lastly FREE!” his kin added.
In case you are scuffling with suicidal ideas or are experiencing a psychological well being disaster and reside in New York Metropolis, you'll be able to name 1-888-NYC-WELL without cost and confidential disaster counseling. For those who reside outdoors the 5 boroughs, you'll be able to dial the 24/7 Nationwide Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
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