Antionne BrodnaxLast Updated: January 24, 2023
Pseudonyms
Bugzie The Don
Location
Sandston, Virginia
Insurrection Related Information
- Present at Capitol on 1/6
Litigation Details
- Arrested in Sandston, Virginia
- Sentenced on Dec 19, 2022
Executive Summary
Antionne DeShaun Brodnax, better known as Bugzie the Don, was pictured sitting on top of a SWAT vehicle smoking a cigar as the mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building behind him.
The rapper then used the image to promote his latest album The Capital, which was released in March.
Litigation Details
Case File:
Charges
- Knowingly Entering or Remaining in any Restricted Building or Grounds Without Lawful Authority
- Disorderly conduct in any Restricted Building or Grounds
- Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds
Timeline of Litigation
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Arrested
Sandston, Virginia | March 11, 2021 -
Initial Appearance
March 17, 2021 "Initial appearance - 3/17/21" -
Charged
May 11, 2021 "Charged via criminal information - 5/11/21" -
Arraigned
May 20, 2021 "Arraigned - 5/20/21 and pleaded not guilty to all counts." -
Pleaded
October 22, 2021 "Brodnax pleaded guilty to all four counts of the information -10/22/2021." -
Sentenced
December 19, 2022 "Sentenced - 12/19/2022 to 5 months incarceration, 12 months supervised release, $500 restitution"
Sentencing Details
- Prison: 5 month(s)
- Parole/Supervised Release: 12 month(s)
- Fine/Restitution: $500
Press Coverage
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Rapper Bugzie the Don Using Photo From Capitol Riot on Album Cover
Published on May 18, 2021 Read at Newsweek
Verified Social Media Handles
Insurrection-Related Media
Sources
- Capitol Breach Cases (Department of Justice)
- January 6th Archive NJ, CA, VA (Media Matters Action Network)
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