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Matthew Perna, Capitol Rioter Dies By Suicide Because Of ‘broken Heart’ Over Case

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Matthew Perna
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According to his family, a Capitol rioter committed suicide while awaiting trial. Because “the legal system crushed his soul and his enthusiasm for life”. Before killing himself on February 25, Matthew Perna. He pled guilty to four offenses relating to the attempted insurrection in December. His family says dying of a “broken heart” regarding his case.

“The continuous cancellations and setbacks in hearings stretched on for almost a year. Matt’s heart is breaking and his soul died as a result of this, according to his memorial in The Herald. “There was not a single hateful bone in Matt’s body”. “He embraced people of all backgrounds, income levels, and ideologies. Without once criticizing someone for holding opposing viewpoints,” according to the obituary.

Matthew Perna Case

Matthew Perna age 37, traveled to Washington on January 6. To join the protest hosted by former President Donald Trump, according to court filings. “On January 6, 2021, he attended the rally to peacefully express his thoughts. He promptly handed himself in after discovering that the FBI has been searching for him. He walked inside the Capitol through an already open door. 

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Matthew Perna

Certainly, Perna was allegedly observed wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hoodie and yelling “USA!” throughout the riot. In an effort to depict former Vice President Mike Pence as nothing more than a “traitor”. The FBI says it discovered a video showing him walking “straight inside the Capitol building”. Perna confirmed to the FBI that he had been in the Capitol for a brief time. But said he would only have to enter because he had been hustled in by a mob. He agreed to plead guilty to every four offenses and was scheduled to be punished on April 1. In the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Washington, DC.

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Nothing was broken, touched, or stolen by him. He didn’t hurt anyone because he remained inside the velvet ropes while shooting photographs. He has been targeted by several community members, including friends, relatives, and strangers, for this crime. Many individuals silently supported Matt, and he was appreciative for it “According to his obituary. 

Who was Matthew Perna?

Throughout his lifetime, Perna resided in Thailand and South Korea. The Pennsylvania guy teaches English to youngsters while attending Central Community Church in Transfer, PA. Perna enjoyed long-distance racing and had won multiple awards, as per his obituary. He has a big collection with a large variety of literature.

“Matt is mourned by his beloved Father, Lawrence (Sharpsville). His brother Steven (Nederland, CO), his Grandmother Rosie Garzoni (Hermitage). And a number of aunts, uncles, as well as cousins who’ll never forget him. His incredible Mother Roni, his grandparents Henry and Millie Perna, and his grandfather Frank J. Garzoni were all before him in death. Matt had a close bond with Frank J, whom he respected and sorely missed “According to the obituary.

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