Cody Mattice, the Parma man charged in connection with the Jan. 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol, could be released from federal custody.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Pedersen ruled Friday that Mattice will be released Monday at noon - provided a court in Washington, D.C. does not appeal the decision.
Mattice, 28, is accused of pulling down barriers surrounding the building, and pepper-spraying police to clear a path for rioters to gain entry. Federal authorities say he and James Mault tried to breach the Capitol on Jan. 6 and sprayed a "chemical agent" at law enforcement.
His defense attorney, Wendy Abdallah, did not comment Friday. But during a detention hearing Tuesday, she said all of the people in attendance “are victims of our president - our former president.”
A U.S. soldier from Brockport, James Mault, is also accused of participating in the Jan. 6th attack.
The judge Friday said he does not consider Mattice to be a flight risk. If he is released, he will be subject to GPS monitoring.
Mattice's aunt, Rebecca Evert, attended Friday's hearing.
"He’s a good person. He doesn’t belong where he’s at and we all have hope and faith in God that justice will be served and it’s a great start today," she said.
Mattice has an in-person court date in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 21st.